Japan in step with G7 over sanctioning Russia
Japan will “choose feasible sanctions based on the current circumstances of the two countries while cooperating with the G7,” a senior Foreign Ministry official said.
Geopolitics
M’sia not opening govt office in Afghanistan, says Wisma Putra
The clarification comes after several photos were tweeted of a meeting between acting Afghanistan Foreign Minister and Global Peace Mission chairman on Sunday.
President Biden will cooperate with Asean on a broad range of issues: US official
Washington is looking to expand its relationship with Asean in every way, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink said.
Saudi army chief makes ‘historic and landmark’ first visit to India
His three-day visit marked the deepening cooperation between the two countries.
Indian nationals asked to leave Ukraine temporarily
The advisory further requested Indian nationals to keep the Embassy about the “status of their presence in Ukraine”.
Asian stocks fall, oil prices rise on Ukraine invasion fears
Tokyo’s benchmark index fell by an unusually wide daily margin of 2.6%. Shanghai, Hong Kong and Seoul also retreated.
Quad ministers convene to address Indo-Pacific ‘coercion’, climate, Covid-19
Foreign ministers of the Quad - that includes Australia, India, Japan and the United States - will also discuss the escalating crisis between the West and Russia over Ukraine.
China aims for breakthroughs in chip sector
Development of high-end products will be speeded up amid fierce global competition
After Olympic furore, US envoy says hanbok Korean
The top US diplomat to South Korea released a photo donning hanbok and backing its origin as Korean.
Britain’s Johnson might visit Japan in February if U.K. political situation allows
Tokyo and London are coordinating the schedule for mid-February and Johnson is expected to hold talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida