China recently pledged to expand military support to Somalia in its fight against al-Shabaab militants. Beijing has promised equipment, training and closer security cooperation with Mogadishu. This marks a shift from China’s traditionally cautious and small presence in the
The new find would reportedly “unlock significant new volumes for domestic and international markets”.
The global geoeconomic volatility wrought by the second Donald Trump US presidency and hostilities in the Middle East make the shift in China’s Africa strategy even more important for China and for Africa. China’s Africa strategy started to shift in 2019, towards investment. It
China’s minelaying drones point to a new way of enforcing a Taiwan blockade, using stealthy, autonomous systems to disrupt maritime access and deny entry to contested waters. The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported this month that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA)
Travel operators say bookings are still far down from usual.
SEOUL, April 21 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has rejected as \"absurd\" claims that his minister overseeing relations with North Korea revealed classified information provided by the U.S. on Pyongyang's nuclear facilities.
Travellers will be permited to bring only two regular chargers on board.
Some 10 titles will be released over the next three years.
The city is reportedly considering developing a wolf character as its mascot.
Australia's stockpiles of refined fuel is among the lowest in the developed world.
Mr Lee said the facility's existence had been widely known through academic papers and media reports.
Chairman Bang Si-hyuk is suspected of violating capital market laws.
The measures include an allocation of RM5 billion (US$1.27 billion) to provide financial coverage of up to 80 per cent and a guarantee period of up to 10 years for affected businesses.
The jolt shook large buildings in the capital, hundreds of kilometres from the epicentre.
Objects such as tactile keycap keyrings and squishy toys are emerging as tools to manage stress.
The ban has been in place since August amid a Capital Markets Act probe.
The goal is to increase the export value of Japanese live-action to about 30 times the 2023 level.
Shrinking food rations caused by dwindling international aid push more Rohingya to leave by sea.
Concerns were raised over the risk of politicising public facilities in Jakarta.
Everest climbing permits have been issued to 360 individuals in 2026 as at April 17.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said that he spoke with his Malaysian counterpart Anwar Ibrahim to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East.
Chinese President Xi Jinping made the remarks during a phone call on Monday (Apr 20) with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, as Beijing steps up efforts to help end the Iran war.
Lawmakers urged that all relevant mechanisms, including sanctions, be enforced without impunity.
Though Iran said over the weekend it would skip a second round of peace talks with the US, a senior official later said the country may still send delegates to the negotiations expected in Islamabad.
The changes remove five export categories that previously limited most military exports to equipment for rescue, transport, warning, surveillance and minesweeping.
"Caucus ... has backed my leadership and that matter is now closed," he said.
The shrine has long been a source of diplomatic friction with neighbouring countries.
April 21 - Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev arrived in North Korea for talks on cooperation between the two allies, the ministry's spokeswoman Irina Volk said early on Tuesday.
Upon close examination, the global economic psyche reveals humanity as recently caught between two opposing poles. On the one hand, unprecedented technological advancement promises to colonize the Moon and Mars, eradicate diseases at their roots, and deliver an unimaginable
Pope Leo XIV and Giorgia Meloni should take comfort from the fact that the main thrust of Donald Trump’s attack on them contains a clue as to how peace can be restored between Iran and the United States. By alleging that their opposition to his war means that the Pope and
From Tamil Nadu to West Bengal - where state elections will begin on Thursday (Apr 23) - AI is no longer just a campaign gimmick in India’s regional polls taking place in April. But does it really help change minds?
China and the US have a vested interest in supporting Southeast Asia’s anti-cyberfraud efforts, but cooperation between the two countries is unlikely, says this academic.
In West Bengal polls, fish moves from plate to politics, symbolising identity and cultural pride.
Global repercussions to shipping being used as collateral in regional conflicts, he warns .
Iran is considering attending another round of peace talks with the Trump administration in Islamabad this week, even after Iran’s top diplomat accused the US delegation of sabotaging the previous round with maximalist demands and “shifting goal posts.” The spokesperson for
One hears a lot recently that the United States lacks the wherewithal or the bandwidth to protect its allies, partners and interests in the Asia-Pacific owing to demands of the Iran War. This is said within the context of America deterring or defeating potential Chinese
DUBAI, April 20 (Reuters)- - A warning by former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev has crystallised fears among Gulf states that reopening the Strait of Hormuz may be the most Iran-U.S. talks can achieve, falling short of the broader de-escalation they regard as vital.
April 20 - Israeli and Lebanese representatives will hold talks in Washington on Thursday, a U.S. State Department spokesperson and an Israeli source speaking on the condition of anonymity told Reuters on Monday.
WASHINGTON, April 20 - Vice President JD Vance is still in the United States and has not yet departed for Pakistan, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as prospects for a second round of negotiations with Iran remain unclear.
LONDON, April 20 - The Iranian-flagged container ship Touska, which was boarded and seized by U.S. forces on Sunday, is likely to have what Washington deems dual-use items that could be used by the military onboard, maritime security sources said on Monday.
Officials exchanged views and experiences at the 5th Singapore-China Social Governance Forum.
China’s National Climate Centre expects El Nino conditions to emerge in May.
WASHINGTON, April 20 - President Donald Trump said on Monday that Israel did not persuade him to attack Iran, after news reports that Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu influenced the U.S. president's decision and criticism from right-wing commentators.
LONDON, April 20 - A British-based pharmacist wanted in India for allegedly poisoning his ex-wife's family with arsenic, killing her mother, and trying to hire assassins to kill her father began his fight against extradition on Monday.