Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea embrace 20 years of freedom, fight for return of others
Of the 17 abductees recognized by the Japanese government, only five have returned to Japan.
Geopolitics
Indonesia warns of global food insecurity
Indonesia has raised the alarm on a potential fertilizer shortage that could jeopardize the food security of billions of people worldwide.
PM Shehbaz apprises world leaders of flood crisis in Pakistan on sidelines of UN General Assembly session
PM Shehbaz urged the international community to stay engaged with the country as the UN chief highlighted that Pakistan was not just drowning in floodwater but also in debt.
Seoul, Tokyo not coming to terms on New York summit
Based on latest reports, Japan has still yet to confirm if the summit will take place in New York.
China seeks common growth with other nations: Foreign minister
He also said that China will further strengthen its strategic synergy with the UN's development institutions to help implement the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Russian oil not refinable in Bangladesh: Refinery
Russian state-owned oil supplier Zarubezhneft JSC had previously sent crude oil samples for testing.
In pictures: Asia’s leaders pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II
Several Asian leaders made their way to London this week as the world paid its final respects to Britain’s longest-serving monarch.
Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan vow ‘sincere efforts’ to resolve historic disputes
The two ministers exchanged opinions on the forced labor issue, which remains the key sticking point of discussions on repairing ties.
Marcos asks for UN support of Philippines bid in Security Council
It was in January 2004 when the Philippines last assumed one of the seats in the UN Security Council for the term 2004-2005.
US shift towards ‘strategic clarity’ would make for a more dangerous Taiwan Strait
For decades, "strategic ambiguity" has kept the peace across the Taiwan Strait.