Indonesia adds patrols after detecting ships in South China Sea
Jakarta deploys navy vessels, assisted by an air patrol in North Natuna Sea after detecting China, US ships nearby.
Category Archives: News
US Federal Reserve reviews ethics rules after trading revelations
The Federal Reserve said that Chair Jerome Powell has requested a 'fresh and comprehensive look at the ethics rules'.
US moves to assure ‘vital partner’ France over submarine pact
Secretary of State Antony Blinken says US 'strongly' welcomes European role in the Indo-Pacific.
Polls open in Russia’s three-day parliamentary election
Parliamentary and local polls in the world's largest country spread across 11 time zones began on Friday.
EU Parliament resolution urges sanctions on Lebanon officials
The strongly-worded European Parliament resolution accused Lebanese officials of obstructing Beirut blast probe.
Glasgow climate summit at risk of failure, UN chief warns
Guterres said summit at risk of failure due to mistrust between developed and developing countries.
Protesters hauled away from Evergrande HQ as meltdown fears mount
Heavily indebted Evergrande is teetering on the edge of a meltdown that could send shockwaves through China's economy.
Can the European Union defend itself?
European Commission President says the bloc should increase its military capabilities.
China applies to join Asian trade deal abandoned by Trump
China submitted a formal application to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Infographic: North Korea, South Korea missile programmes compared
A visual explainer on North Korea and South Korea’s missile programmes and their military capabilities.
Muslim groups boycott Hilton over planned hotel on Uighur mosque
Mosque demolished in 2018 in Hotan in Xinjiang is one of many damaged or destroyed by China in campaign against Uighurs.
Back to shopping, not to work: What’s up with the US recovery?
The latest data from the United States Department of Commerce and the Labor Department paint a nuanced picture.
Guinea coup leaders meet mining execs as ECOWAS talks next steps
Mining company representatives in Guinea say they held 'promising' talks with Colonel Mamady Doumbouya in Conakry.
Chauvin to face charge of civil rights violation in 2017 arrest
Former Minneapolis police officer, convicted of the death of George Floyd, used a neck restraint on 14-year-old boy.
Afghanistan: Taliban’s Mullah Baradar denies rumours of his death
Taliban's former political office chief in Doha is 'absolutely fine and healthy' amid rumours of internal divisions.
Egypt’s el-Sisi backs December elections in Libya
Egyptian president holds talks with Libya's interim prime minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, days after Haftar meeting.
The UAE set to invest up to $14bn in post-Brexit UK
UAE investments in UK will target infrastructure, clean energy and technology.
Jewish anti-Zionist to plead his case for asylum in the UK
Hearing on September 20 will address the appeal of a Jewish anti-Zionist against the Home Office rejection.
Lebanon judge seeks arrest of ex-minister charged in Beirut blast
Judge issues arrest warrant after former public works minister Youssef Fenianos fails to appear for questioning.
What you should know about Russia’s parliamentary elections
The electorate has been left with little real choice in the State Duma ballot, critics say.