The pact now under discussion would involve expanding joint military exercises and drills to address regional threats. Saudi Arabia has abandoned its pursuit of an ambitious defence treaty with Washington in return for normalising relations with Israel and is now pushing for a more modest military cooperation agreement, two Saudi and four Western officials told […]
Read MoreThe renewed war of words between the Middle East foes came as Iran prepares to hold key nuclear talks with European governments on Friday which have been overshadowed by their joining with Washington to have Tehran censured by the UN atomic watchdog. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel would do “everything” to stop […]
Read MoreChinese hackers are positioning themselves in US critical infrastructure IT networks for a potential clash with the United States, a top American cybersecurity official said on Friday. Morgan Adamski, executive director of US Cyber Command, said Chinese-linked cyber operations are aimed at gaining an advantage in case of a major conflict with the US. Officials […]
Read MoreChina’s state media shrugged off US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to slap additional tariffs on Chinese goods in editorials late on Tuesday, accusing the former president of blaming China for the country’s failure to address the fentanyl crisis. Trump, who takes office on Jan. 20, said on Monday he would impose “an additional 10% tariff, […]
Read MoreThe primary responsibility for the protection of life and liberty of all citizens of Bangladesh, including minorities, rests with the government of Bangladesh, he says. The High Commission of India in Dhaka continues to monitor the situation related to the minorities in Bangladesh closely, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar has said. The primary […]
Read MoreRussian President Vladimir Putin has stressed building strong relations with Afghanistan. At the conclusion of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit, Putin stated that the stabilization of the situation in Afghanistan cannot be ignored. He said that Russia has bilateral relations with Afghanistan’s interim government. The Russian President said: “We cannot ignore the fact […]
Read MorePresident Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has expressed the Maldives’ strong support for the Palestinian cause, emphasizing that it is a concern shared by all Maldivians. In a message delivered on Friday in commemoration of International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the President reaffirmed the Maldives’ dedication to the Palestinian struggle for justice and peace. […]
Read MoreSri Lanka must not bow to external pressure and must maintain an independent foreign policy, especially at a time when some ‘parties’ are trying to take advantage of its economic situation, China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong told a group of journalists in Colombo last evening. In an in-depth interaction, clearing China’s stance and […]
Read MoreMinister for Foreign Affairs Dr Arzu Rana Deuba, who is currently on an official visit to China, held a bilateral meeting with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, in Chengdu on Friday. The visit, which began on Thursday, is taking place at the invitation of Minister Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau […]
Read MoreAlthough China claims Taiwan as part of its territory, the breakaway province has been seeking independence since 1949. That demand has now grown with time. That is why Taiwan is seeking help from foreign countries. And to achieve that goal, the region’s leader William Lai Ching will embark on his first foreign trip on Saturday. […]
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