Singapore has ‘significant financial leverage’ over Myanmar military regime: US official
In a tweet, Derek Chollet said had discussed with Singapore ways to limit the Burmese military regime's access to overseas financial assets.
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Muslim groups oppose renaming Jakarta street after Turkey’s Ataturk
The government's plan to rename the street, in Menteng, Central Jakarta, is to reciprocate a similar gesture by Turkey.
Navy wards off Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters
Officials said it was the third time an Indian naval submarine had been detected and tracked by the Pakistan Navy's long-range maritime patrol aircraft.
‘New Quad’ in making: India, Israel, US, UAE ministers hold joint meet
The foreign ministers discussed joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation, technology, maritime security and economics and trade.
India, China military talks fail
It is learnt that the Chinese side bluntly refused to disengage from the Hot Springs area, Depsang Plains and Demchok areas, as proposed by the Indian side.
India’s demands ‘add challenges to Sino-Indian military talks’
A senior official said China has unwavering determination and will to safeguard national sovereignty.
India, China hold talks to address ongoing military standoff
The talks were held in Ladakh, two months after both sides agreed to withdraw troops from Gogra.
Zurich meeting sets stage for more contact between China, US
At the meeting, Beijing stated its clear objection to using the word "competition" to define their relations.
Indonesian President Joko Widodo calls for cooperation amid US-China rivalry
His main priorities for Indonesia remain the development of human resources and infrastructure, he said.
Biden says he and China’s Xi will stick to ‘Taiwan Agreement’
The US President made the remarks ahead of discussions at a crucial meeting in Zurich.