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China willing to strive persistently for peace: senior diplomat
Published on 20/02/2023
» MUNICH: China is willing to work together with the international community to avoid further deterioration of the Ukraine situation and to strive persistently for peace, a senior Chinese diplomat has said here on Saturday.
New Thai-Malaysia economic dynamics
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 14/02/2023
» Without any diplomatic pleasantries, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha kicked off bilateral talks last week with his Malaysian counterpart, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, by stating clearly that Thai-Malaysian ties have not been progressing very well. The opening remarks drew a big smile from Mr Anwar as a sign of appreciation. It immediately set the tone of his two-day visit.
Quake in Syria offers leverage to isolated Assad
Oped, Published on 10/02/2023
» President Bashar al-Assad is seeking political advantage from an earthquake that has devastated large parts of Syria and Turkey, pressing for foreign aid to be delivered through his territory as he aims to chip away at his international isolation, analysts say.
Zelensky's Paris dash: last minute but crucial for Macron
AFP, Published on 09/02/2023
» PARIS - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's late evening stop-off in Paris Wednesday, arranged at the last minute, was crucial to French President Emmanuel Macon even if the reception paled into comparison with his pageantry-filled visit to London the same day.
Kyiv eyes 140 Western tanks, Russia claims east Ukraine gains
AFP, Published on 01/02/2023
» KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine said Tuesday it was expecting up to 140 modern tanks from its Western allies, as Russian forces claimed new ground close to the frontline hotspot of Bakhmut.
Japan and Korea try to settle wartime labour issue
Published on 28/01/2023
» TOKYO: Japan plans to make clear it will uphold an apology to its neighbours over past aggressions, as part of efforts to improve ties with South Korea, if Seoul finalises a solution to compensation for forced wartime labour, a government source said on Saturday.
Israelis rally against Netanyahu 'government of shame'
AFP, Published on 15/01/2023
» TEL AVIV - Tens of thousands of people protested in central Tel Aviv Saturday against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's new hard-right government, which critics say threatens Israeli democracy.
Graves sink, fisheries shrink as climate change hits Fiji
AFP, Published on 12/01/2023
» TOGORU, Fiji: The sea has already swallowed the village graveyard in Togoru, Fiji, and long-time resident Lavenia McGoon is dreading the day it claims her house.
Asean pushes back against King Dollar
Published on 11/01/2023
» Southeast Asia, like much of the rest of the world, is losing patience with King Dollar.
ibank therefore I am
Published on 11/01/2023
» Xapo Bank to the rescue of the underbanked, disenfranchised, crypto-sceptic and Bitcoin challenged