China’s Premier Li Qiang will not hold a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the upcoming G20 summit in South Africa, the Chinese foreign ministry confirmed today. This decision comes amid escalating tensions over Taiwan, a sensitive issue that has recently strained Sino-Japanese relations. Spokesperson Mao Ning emphasized during a regular press briefing […]
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Kazakhstan is poised to officially join the Abraham Accords — a diplomatic framework that normalized relations between Israel and several Arab and Muslim-majority nations — marking a symbolic yet significant move to reinforce peace and collaboration in the broader Middle East and Central Asian regions. The announcement, made Thursday, signifies support for an initiative that […]
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In a development that could reshape the global trade landscape, US President Donald Trump confirmed he will reduce tariffs on Chinese goods to 47%, down from the previous 57% rate. The move comes after what he described as an “amazing” face-to-face meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea — their first direct […]
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Myanmar’s military government has announced January 11 as the date for the second phase of its controversial multi-stage election, according to state media reports on Wednesday. The election, which many international observers have dismissed as undemocratic and illegitimate, is taking place amid widespread political unrest following the 2021 military coup. The coup, which toppled Nobel […]
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The Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord has officially marked a turning point in Southeast Asia’s history. Today, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signed a landmark agreement to end months of border violence that has taken dozens of lives and displaced more than 300,000 civilians since July. The peace signing took […]
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Francesca Orsini, a respected London-based Hindi scholar and Professor Emerita at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London, was reportedly denied entry into India and subsequently deported from Delhi airport. According to official sources cited by The Hindu, Orsini — an Italian national — had been placed on India’s immigration blacklist in March […]
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In a gesture reflecting both diplomacy and tradition, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the 47th ASEAN Summit set to take place in Kuala Lumpur this weekend. Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim confirmed the update after receiving a personal call from Modi discussing the future of Malaysia-India bilateral ties. “Prime […]
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A plane carrying Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was forced to make an emergency landing in St. Louis, Missouri, after a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) crew member sustained an injury mid-flight. The incident occurred as Albanese was returning to Australia following a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, according to reports from Sputnik/RIA Novosti […]
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United States President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he will soon embark on a diplomatic tour of Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea, reaffirming his intent to maintain strong relations in the Asia-Pacific region while keeping the door open for discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, according to Kyodo News. Speaking at the White House alongside […]
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U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in place, following renewed violence in Gaza that left dozens dead. The President emphasized that while Israel conducted airstrikes in response to truce violations, he believes the Hamas leadership itself may not have authorized the attacks. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump […]
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