PM Imran to leave for two-day Russia visit
This will be the first visit by a top Pakistani leader to Moscow after 2011.
Geopolitics
Russia orders troops into Ukraine separatist regions after Putin recognises them as independent
It was not immediately clear whether the Russian military action was the start of an invasion of Ukraine that the United States and its allies have warned about for weeks.
China to sanction US weapons firms over arms sale
The two US weapon companies - Raytheon Technologies and Lockheed Martin - have long been involved in the United States' arms sales to Taiwan, a foreign ministry official said.
Ukraine: Out of a tiger’s mouth into a crocodile’s mouth
The writer believes ultimately Ukraine will have to face Russia alone.
China says Australia complaint about laser does not square with fact
Beijing urged Canberra to stop maliciously spreading such information.
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.
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”.