Japan-U.S. ‘2-plus-2’ security talks to be postponed until next year
Both sides determined that more time was needed to prepare for the meeting, which was originally slated to take place this year
Geopolitics
Indonesia, Australia resume patrols after fishing row mix-up
Reports of the incident stirred fresh debate between the neighbors earlier this week
China’s PLA deploys new type of all-terrain vehicle on border with India
The delivery of the vehicle comes at a time when China and India failed to reach an agreement during recent talks.
US, China sparring over Taiwan heats up anew
Washington and Beijing have launched new campaigns for global support for their respective positions.
UN chief appoints Noeleen Heyzer as new Myanmar envoy
Dr Heyzer, a former senior UN diplomat, will replace Ms Christine Schraner Burgener, who finishes up this weekend after more than three years in the role.
Biden to join Asean summit, renewing US’ involvement since Trump skipped after 2017
This will be the first time in four years that Washington will engage at the top level with the regional alliance in a move being seen as key to its strategy of pushing back…
Jokowi calls for implementation of Asean travel corridor
Regional leaders agreed on the scheme last year and are set to discuss the implementation at a three-day summit that begins today (Oct 26).
PM Modi to visit Italy, UK for G-20 Summit & COP-26 from Oct 29
India is scheduled to host the G-20 Summit in 2023 for the first tim.
China’s 50 years in UN: Epitomising advocacy of multilateralism towards sustainable peace
During the past 50 years, China has kept its solemn commitment to the UN Charter, and made important contributions to the development of the UN.
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.