Hints of a thaw in Sino-Indian ties
Troop pullback announcement and praise for Delhi’s stand on IPEF are positive notes in a relationship marked by deep suspicion.
Geopolitics
Malaysia and US aviation authority to hold talks next week
The discussion will be focused on Malaysia’s air safety rating.
China willing to make effort for peaceful ‘reunification’ with Taiwan
China has been carrying out drills near Taiwan since early last month, after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited Taipei.
US warns arms supplies by North Korea, Iran to Russia will lead to further sanctions
The Biden administration has been keeping close tabs on Russia’s turning to pariah states to seek their military support.
Yoon, Kishida agree to cooperate on North Korea, improve bilateral relations
The meeting was the first between the leaders of South Korea and Japan since Dec 2019.
Japan allocates $3.5 million for Rohingyas in Bangladesh
The support from Japan comes at a crucial moment, as the Rohingya response is one of the underfunded refugee situations in the world.
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.
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.