Envoys of South Korea, US, Japan to discuss measures to deter North Korea
The relay of meetings is planned as follow-up events to US President Joe Biden’s visits to Seoul and Tokyo.
Geopolitics
Ukraine’s Zelensky accepts Indonesia’s G-20 invitation
Speaking directly to the Indonesian public for the first time since receiving the invitation, Zelensky said Ukraine had accepted the invitation “with honor and delight”…
Cambodia, Asean to build ‘brighter future’ for world: Hun Sen
He also stressed that the globe is currently facing two primary challenges: the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict.
Marcos stand on West Philippine Sea a ‘welcome sea change’: Carpio
The South China Sea, which includes the West Philippine Sea and parts of the country’s EEZ, straddles one of the world’s busiest sea lanes atop what is believed to be large…
Asean envoy briefs UN Security Council on Myanmar state of affairs
He also said the immediate priority would be to roll out the measures that were agreed to at the recent consultative meeting, especially the efforts to deliver humanitarian…
China-US relations not zero-sum game: Wang Yi
He also said countries can stage fair competition with each other, and it is natural that China and the US have some competition between them, but it should not be a destructive…
South Korea President Yoon begins pursuit of improved relations with Japan
Behind the move to quickly improve relations between Japan and South Korea is US President Joe Biden’s desire to swiftly strengthen the bonds between the three countries.
‘Great change’: Israeli president says received delegation of Pakistani expats
Although Israel President Isaac Herzog did not mention details about the Pakistanis he met, Sharaka, an Israeli non-government organisation, had organised a visit of a…
Rohingya refugees: Are we paying for our hospitality?
The rest of the world seems to have forgotten the Rohingyas' and Bangladesh's plight.
Blinken’s China speech: Biden administration still competitive but less combative, say experts
Experts noted that Mr Blinken's speech, while critical of China, was not as confrontational as it could have been, especially compared with the previous administration.