Security issues to take centre stage at ASEAN summit
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba both confirmed their trip to Vientiane, Laos, Tuesday. Beijing also confirmed that…
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North Korean troops killed, wounded in Ukraine war: Seoul defence minister
Minister of National Defence Kim Yong-hyu was speaking about a report in the Ukrainian news agency Kyiv Post that six North Korean officers were among those killed by a missile…
Plight of Nepalis in Russian army
Unconfirmed reports suggest that 600 to 1,000 Nepalis have joined the Russian military. Many of these individuals arrived in Russia on student or tourist visas, facilitated by…
China, Russia vow to further bolster ties
Analysts said the two countries have established systematic and comprehensive mechanisms for high-level exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and their pragmatic…
Vietnam, Russia look to step up economic-trade, scientific-technological cooperation
Participants exchanged views on the results of cooperation, proposed solutions to address remaining challenges and obstacles, as well as discussed orientations for future…
Top Vietnamese legislator meets President Putin in Moscow
Russian President Vladimir Putin asked NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man to convey his invitations to Party General Secretary and President To Lam and PM Chinh to visit Russia at an…
Indian National Security Advisor leaves for Moscow this week
Several Western nations believe India could play a role in ending the conflict, given its friendship with both Russia and Ukraine. Italian PM Giorgia Meloni, following her talks…
President Putin suggests China, India, Brazil as mediators in Ukraine peace talks
The suggestion underscores Putin’s interest in involving key global players in efforts to resolve the conflict amid rising pressure.
PM Anwar wants to enhance collaboration with Russia, invites President Putin to 2025 Asean Summit
PM Anwar is in Russia to attend the 9th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) from Wednesday to Sept 6 and is scheduled to address the plenary session of the EEF on Thursday, Sept 5.
Legal and political implications of President Putin’s visit to Mongolia
While many Mongolians believe that Mr Putin should be arrested for the crimes he has allegedly committed (though with considerable hesitation about whether the arrest should take…