China, Australia eye first leaders’ meeting in years
The meeting could take place on the sidelines of the G20 summit in November in Indonesia.
Geopolitics
India’s defence minister vows to strengthen bilateral talks with Mongolia
The bilateral defence ties with Mongolia have been broadening to involve wide-ranging contacts between the two nations.
Nepal looks to build cross-border railway with China
The two sides will also build a Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network.
‘Reverse quarantine’ talks with mainland continuing: Hong Kong chief executive
The talk included the criteria of virus tests, implementation of a “closed-loop” arrangement for those under reverse quarantine, how to transport travellers under the…
Seoul’s top nuclear envoy heads to Japan for trilateral talks on North Korea
The meeting comes on the heels of a trilateral meeting of the security chiefs last week, as South Korea, Japan and the US are seen to be ratcheting up efforts to strengthen…
South Korean council seeks foundation or fund to compensate former requisitioned workers
According to a senior South Korean government official, the administration led by President Yoon Suk-yeol will present a solution as early as next month.
Is the world’s most-sanctioned nation Russia really hurting?
Some say Russia is headed towards economic disaster following its invasion of Ukraine, but the real picture is more complicated.
Understanding the proposed Bangladesh-India agreement
The agreement has the potential to be a game-changing one, given the economic and geographical potential between India and Bangladesh.
The Rohingya crisis and the need for political unity
The process of building a political community – veritably a nation in the case of the Rohingya – is a long one.
Authoritarian regimes need a neighborly nudge toward democracy
Various approaches, such as economic assistance and cultural exchanges, can work to build a dialogue with these regimes.