Taiwan’s Lai departs for US stopover during Pacific trip
China considers self-governed Taiwan to be part of its territory
Beijing opposes any international recognition of the island
TAIPEI : Taiwan President...
Novaya Zemlya facility prepared for resumption of nuclear tests — Russian general
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said in an interview with TASS that Russia was considering a resumption of nuclear tests amid the United State’s policy of escalating tensions
Trudeau in Florida to meet Trump as tariff threats loom
The unannounced meeting came at the end of a week that has seen Canada as well as Mexico scramble to blunt the impact of Trump’s trade threats
Israel prohibits residents of 60 villages in southern Lebanon from returning home
According to the army statement, those moving south of the line may endanger themselves
TEL AVIV - The Israeli army has imposed a ban on the movement of civilians...
Bangladesh urges EU states to expedite formal recognition of Palestine
Only 11 of 27 EU member states recognize the State of Palestine
Bangladesh responds to EU’s declared commitment to a two-state solution
Qatar holds negotiations to expand areas of mediation between Russia, Ukraine
"We hold negotiations on other kinds of mediation. Recently, we have started working on the issue of the POWs," Qatari Foreign Ministry Spokesman Majed bin Mohammed al-Ansari added
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Taiwan says 41 Chinese military aircraft, ships detected ahead of Lai US stopover
The figure was the highest in more than three weeks, according to a tally of figures released daily by Taiwan’s defense ministry
TAIPEI : Taiwan...
Kazakh president describes Putin’s state visit as ‘historic event’
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described Russia as his country’s strategic partner and reliable ally
ASTANA - Russian President Vladimir Putin’s state visit to Kazakhstan is a "historic event," Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart...
The Australian Senate debates the world’s first social media ban for children under 16
The bill that would make social media platforms liable for fines of up to $33 million for systemic failures to prevent young children from holding accounts
Pakistan, Belarus agree to promote bilateral ties through high-level exchanges, institutional cooperation
SLAMABAD - Pakistan and Belarus on Tuesday, expressing satisfaction at the current positive trajectory of bilateral relations, agreed to maintain the momentum through regular high-level engagement and institutional cooperation.