Taiwanese President William Lai's stopovers in Hawaii and Guam during his first overseas trip to Taiwan's Pacific diplomatic allies highlight efforts by Taiwan and the US to counter China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), the Taipei Times reported on Tuesday, citing a Taipei-based security e
Former diplomat Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha on Monday pointed out what he called a "delicious irony" in the actions of the US Department of Justice, following US President Joe Biden's decision to pardon his son over gun crime and tax convictions.
Israel Economy Minister Nir Barkat on Monday emphasized on the strong ties between India and Israel, built on shared values, government-to-government diplomacy, and people-to-people friendships, saying that "Israel is focused on expanding trade and business partnership."
In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said, "The breach of premises at the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala is deeply regrettable. Diplomatic and consular properties should not be targeted under any circumstances."
The summit, which marked the Fifth China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meeting, was framed as a diplomatic effort to foster regional cooperation and security, but ETGE claims the agreements signed are part of a broader strategy by China to undermine the sovereignty of Central Asian nations
The diplomat stated, "Our leaders have an agreement to hold meetings once a year. This time, it's our turn." He further said, "We received Mr. Modi's invitation and we will certainly consider it positively."
Terming an irretrievable and confrontational stance as poor diplomacy, he emphasized, "We need to think openly and engage in open discussions because this country belongs to us. It is deeply influenced by its rural roots, and I believe that wherever my farmer brothers are and whichever pr
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], December 2: The highly anticipated 2024 Malaysia E-Commerce Product Selection Expo officially launched at MITEC, marking a significant milestone for Malaysia's growing trade relations with China. With over 200 leading Chinese and local brands showcasing their product
Taiwan has created the "ambassador-at-large" role to promote its diplomatic initiatives, appointing senior returning diplomats to manage specialised projects, enhance global cooperation, and strengthen ties with non-governmental organisations.
Taiwan conducted a comprehensive air defence drill on Thursday to prepare for potential aerial and missile threats as reports indicate China is gearing up for its Joint Sword-2024C military exercise near the island. The drill focused on safeguarding Taiwan's eastern airspace, with the Air Fo