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Finally, Japan shows diplomatic finesse
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 31/10/2023
» One quick slash by a katana is all that it takes. That was what Japan did by staying out the recent statement of the Group of Seven (G7) on the Israel-Hamas war, which has already resulted in huge cost to human life. Japan has a soft spot when it comes to civilian casualties and the advent of war. The devastating effects of the atomic bombs are still fresh in the collective memories of the Japanese public.
EU strives to keep focus on Ukraine amid Mideast turmoil
AFP, Published on 27/10/2023
» BRUSSELS - EU leaders meeting in Brussels Friday discussed bolstering support for Ukraine, as they strived to focus on helping that country against Russia's invasion even as Middle East turmoil steals global attention.
Populist right set to sweep Swiss polls
AFP, Published on 22/10/2023
» GENEVA: As the final votes were being cast Sunday in Switzerland's general elections, right-wing populists look set to sweep the polls following a campaign fuelled by anti-mass migration rhetoric and pledges to combat "woke madness".
Mideast tensions push down Asian equities
Business, Published on 21/10/2023
» RECAP: Asian stocks declined yesterday for a third day following falls on Wall Street as tensions escalated in the Middle East, driving gold and oil to further advances.
China, Serbia slash tariffs in landmark trade deal
South China Morning Post, Published on 19/10/2023
» China and Serbia have agreed to remove tariffs on up to 90 per cent of each other's imported goods in a free-trade agreement signed as President Xi Jinping hailed the country as an "ironclad friend".
US to ease Venezuela oil, gas sanctions
AFP, Published on 19/10/2023
» WASHINGTON - The United States will ease some oil and gas sanctions against Venezuela after the South American country's government and opposition agreed to hold elections next year.
Xi hails Putin friendship and deep China-Russia ties
AFP, Published on 18/10/2023
» BEIJING - Chinese President Xi Jinping hailed his close friendship with Vladimir Putin on Wednesday as he hosted the Russian leader for talks that celebrated their nations' deepening political and economic ties.
Venezuelan government and opposition agree to resume talks
AFP, Published on 17/10/2023
» CARACAS - Venezuela's government and opposition said Monday they will restart talks seeking to end the country's political and economic crisis, after a nearly year-long suspension.
'External activity' probably behind Finland-Estonia gas pipe leak
AFP, Published on 11/10/2023
» HELSINKI - Finnish President Sauli Niinisto said on Tuesday a leak leading to the shutdown of a natural gas pipeline from Estonia to Finland this weekend was probably caused by "external" activity.
North Korea-Russia rail traffic surges
Published on 07/10/2023
» SEOUL: Rail traffic along the North Korea-Russia border spiked this week to the highest in years, suggesting arms supply by Pyongyang to Moscow after their leaders discussed deeper military cooperation, an American think-tank said on Friday.