US and South Korea aim to wrap up talks on defence costs before US election
The move stands out as it precedes the expiration of the current agreement by almost two years, scheduled to end in 2025.
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North Korea warns US-South Korea to pay ‘dear price’ for joint military drills
This year's military drills come as North Korea has ramped up weapons tests in recent months with the launches of cruise missiles from land and sea and artillery firing near the…
South Korea, US top diplomats pledge ‘watertight’ response to any North Korean provocations
The meeting was held at a critical juncture, marked by sabre-rattling from North Korea in the run-up to South Korea's upcoming legislative elections and the US presidential…
South Korea, US defence chiefs vow to sternly deal with arms transfers between North Korea, Russia
The US and its partners have denounced the alleged arms deal between Pyongyang and Moscow for violating UN resolutions that ban countries from trading weapons or other military…
US report ignores China’s role in global trade: Chinese commerce ministry
The Office of the US Trade Representative had earlier released a report claiming that "China remains the biggest challenge to the international trading system established by the…
New faces set to steer Sino-US climate ties
Experts said China and the US may need a "transitional period" to adapt to bilateral climate diplomacy without envoys Xie Zhenhua and John Kerry, but that would not cause big…
US B-52H bomber joins Philippine jets for West Philipine Sea patrol, irks China
The B-52s—touted as a long-standing symbol of US military power—have been conducting bomber patrols over the East and South China Seas for decades to demonstrate readiness and…
Washington will remain engaged with India over plot to kill Pannun: US official
Highlighting the growth of ties, US Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma said that the bilateral trade between India and the US has witnessed a 100…
Repatriation decision lies with Myanmar: US ambassador to Bangladesh
Over a million Rohingyas have been sheltered in Bangladesh, with most of them fleeing here in 2017 following a crackdown by the Myanmar military in Rakhine state.
China, US are taking baby steps to cooperate on AI. What’s at stake?
Global cooperation on AI remains in its infancy, even as the technology has advanced, and harmful applications are already widespread in the form of deepfakes, scams and…