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.
Geopolitics
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.
Muslim groups oppose renaming Jakarta street after Turkey’s Ataturk
The government's plan to rename the street, in Menteng, Central Jakarta, is to reciprocate a similar gesture by Turkey.
Navy wards off Indian submarine from entering Pakistani waters
Officials said it was the third time an Indian naval submarine had been detected and tracked by the Pakistan Navy's long-range maritime patrol aircraft.
‘New Quad’ in making: India, Israel, US, UAE ministers hold joint meet
The foreign ministers discussed joint infrastructure projects in the fields of transportation, technology, maritime security and economics and trade.
India, China military talks fail
It is learnt that the Chinese side bluntly refused to disengage from the Hot Springs area, Depsang Plains and Demchok areas, as proposed by the Indian side.