President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev took part in ceremonies marking the opening of a number of facilities as part of Mirziyoyev’s state visit to Kazakhstan on Aug. 8. Akorda press service reported that the presidents participated in the official opening ceremonies of the Mukhtar Auezov South Kazakhstan University branch […]
Read MoreAt the invitation of L.Oyun-Erdene, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister of Japan, will pay an official visit to Mongolia on August 11-12. During his visit, he will hold meetings with L.Oyun-Erdene, the Prime Minister of Mongolia, U.Khurelsukh, the President of Mongolia, and D.Amarbayasgalan, the Speaker of the Mongolian Parliament. The […]
Read MoreGerman Defence Minister Boris Pistorius met with his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila to enhance cooperation between the countries, which are celebrating 70 years of diplomatic relations. The Philippines and Germany have committed to concluding a broader defence cooperation arrangement, their defence ministers said in a joint statement on Sunday. German Defence Minister Boris […]
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin has offered humanitarian aid to North Korea, which has been hit by heavy rains and floods. Pyongyang’s state media KCNA confirmed this information on Sunday (August 4). Reuters news. Putin made the offer to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in a message sent through the Russian Embassy in Pyongyang on […]
Read MoreIn the bird world, albatrosses are experts on Asia. Their long narrow wings enable them to soar above the region for days on end, hardly moving a muscle. Renewable energy keeps them aloft. Albatrosses are intelligent creatures. They require no maps to get around. If humans could see the world through their eyes, we might […]
Read MoreIndia on Monday sent humanitarian assistance to Haiti, which included medical supplies like blood transfusion essentials. The Ministry of External Affairs, on its social media handle, informed about the humanitarian assistance. Sharing a post on Facebook, the MEA said, “India sends humanitarian assistance to Haiti! In solidarity with the people of Haiti, India’s humanitarian assistance […]
Read MoreThere is a lot of tension between China and the Philippines. And this tension seems to have been further fueled by the United States. The country announced $500 million to the Philippines as part of its military aid. Al Jazeera reported that US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited the […]
Read MoreThe two countries have traded barbs repeatedly over jurisdiction in the contested South China Sea as the Philippines, emboldened by support of defence ally the United States, challenges China’s permanent presence around strategic features inside Manila’s exclusive economic zone The Philippines and China have agreed to set up new lines of communication to improve their […]
Read MoreFour Philippine FA-50 fighter jets and 162 personnel are taking part in the Pitch Black war games over Australia’s largely unpopulated Northern Territory, involving 20 countries and 140 aircraft. The Philippines Air Force arrived in northern Australia on Wednesday on its first overseas deployment in six decades for combat practice alongside US and Australian fighter […]
Read MoreBy Abdullah Al Masum Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that 21 written agreements were signed during the visit to China, that’s all. Chinese businessmen have expressed interest in establishing special tourism zones, investing in real estate and hospitality sectors in Bangladesh. There is nothing to gain from this visit. He said, despite all this, […]
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