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South Korea and Kazakhstan sign 13 agreements as ties reach “future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership”
South Korea and Kazakhstan have agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a “future-oriented comprehensive strategic partnership,” while expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals, technology and economic security, according to South Korean presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung. The upgrade builds on diplomatic relations established in 1992 and a strategic partnership formed in 2009. The agreement was announced…
Cambodia and Thailand begin UN maritime conciliation over Gulf of Thailand dispute
Cambodia and Thailand opened the first meeting of a United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) compulsory conciliation process on Tuesday (15 Sep) aimed at resolving their long-running maritime boundary dispute in the Gulf of Thailand. Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said Phnom Penh is seeking a treaty establishing a single maritime…
Xi and Modi call for partnership over rivalry during BRICS summit sidelines meeting
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, agreeing that China and India should act as partners rather than rivals. The leaders discussed improving bilateral relations, economic cooperation, and maintaining stability along their disputed border. Xi said recent progress, including…
South Korea weighs Strait of Hormuz role as protests highlight deployment concerns
South Korea is continuing to assess a possible contribution to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz after dispatching a fact-finding team to the United Arab Emirates, while stressing that no decision on troop deployment has been made. Dozens of protesters in Seoul opposed any military involvement, as Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei warned…
Russia and Vietnam strengthen comprehensive partnership through wide-ranging cooperation agreement
Russian President Vladimir Putin and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of Vietnam To Lam oversaw the signing of bilateral agreements and cooperation documents during talks at the Kremlin on Wednesday (9 Sep), aimed at expanding the Russia–Vietnam comprehensive strategic partnership. The agreements and initiatives cover energy, science, technology, trade and…
Philippine defence chief challenges Beijing’s South China Sea position at Seoul Defence Dialogue
Philippines Secretary of National Defense Gilbert Teodoro accused China of “actual coercion, bullying and aggression” after he was handed a note during a plenary session at the Seoul Defence Dialogue 2026, where he was discussing international stability and the South China Sea dispute. The note, reportedly written by a military attaché at the Chinese embassy…
Russia and North Korea open Tumannaya River road bridge to expand cross-border cooperation
Russia and the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) have officially opened a new road bridge across the Tumannaya River, marking a milestone in bilateral infrastructure cooperation. The bridge was inaugurated by Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin and DPRK Prime Minister Pak Thae Song via video link. Pak Thae Song said the project would support…
South Korea, US and Japan begin 2026 Freedom Edge military exercise
South Korea, the United States and Japan have begun the 2026 Freedom Edge joint military exercise, with the five-day drills taking place in international waters east and south of South Korea’s Jeju Island. The annual exercise involves maritime, air and cyber operations designed to strengthen coordination and response capabilities between the three countries. Key developments:…
Vietnam and Myanmar strengthen defence and security cooperation during Hanoi talks
Vietnam and Myanmar have agreed to expand defence, security and economic cooperation following talks between Vietnamese President To Lam and Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing in Hanoi. The two countries will increase collaboration in areas including military exchanges, disaster response and efforts to combat transnational crime. Key developments include: The leaders also reaffirmed support for…
Pacific Islands Forum voices concern over China’s missile test as Nauru dissents
Pacific Island leaders have called for greater transparency over intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) testing at the Pacific Islands Forum summit in Palau after discussing China’s July missile launch. Summit chair Palau’s President Surangel Whipps Jr. said leaders urged all states conducting ICBM tests to provide at least 24 hours’ advance notice in line with international…
India rejects Hague ruling requiring it to uphold Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty remains fully in force, finding that India cannot unilaterally suspend the 1960 water-sharing agreement. “India must observe its obligations under the Treaty, including those relating to the design and operation of its hydro-electric projects on the Western Rivers,” the intergovernmental…
Singapore and Thailand launch Forward-Looking Strategic Partnership at Leaders’ Retreat
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and Thailand Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation during the Singapore-Thailand Leaders’ Retreat in Bangkok on Wednesday (2 Sep). The leaders adopted a Forward-Looking Strategic Partnership, reaffirming cooperation on defence, trade and regional security while expanding collaboration in artificial intelligence, the digital and…
Pakistan and Kyrgyzstan deepen strategic partnership with new trade and transit agreements
Pakistan Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and Kyrgyz President Sadyr Zhaparov reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation during talks in Bishkek on Wednesday (2 Sep), signing a series of agreements covering trade, transport, investment, education, security and digital innovation. The leaders pledged to strengthen economic ties, improve regional connectivity between Central and South Asia,…
Kyrgyzstan and China sign Treaty on Eternal Good-Neighborliness during Xi Jinping’s state visit
Kyrgyzstan and China have signed a series of agreements aimed at the high-quality development of their comprehensive strategic partnership, covering transport, trade, investment, agriculture, technology and regional cooperation. During President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Bishkek, he and President Sadyr Japarov signed a Treaty on Eternal Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation, alongside a joint declaration setting…
India and Uzbekistan strengthen strategic partnership with new cooperation agreements
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev have agreed to strengthen bilateral relations during Modi’s state visit to Uzbekistan from 29–30 August 2026. The leaders announced plans to elevate cooperation towards a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, covering trade, investment, security, technology, energy and education. Key developments include: The two countries also reaffirmed cooperation…
Nepal flood death toll rises as search resumes for nearly 3,000 missing
Nepal resumed search and rescue operations on Saturday (29 Aug) after improved weather allowed helicopters to return to areas devastated by a glacier-triggered flood that struck the Nepal-Tibet border region. Authorities said at least 669 people have died in Nepal and seven in Tibet, while nearly 3,000 people remain missing. Nepal Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle…
New Zealand and Indonesia reaffirm bilateral ties at 13th Joint Ministerial Commission
New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Indonesia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Sugiono have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation following the 13th Joint Ministerial Commission in Auckland on Friday (28 Aug). The ministers reviewed progress under the 2025–2029 Plan of Action, highlighting closer cooperation in trade, defence, renewable energy, education and regional…
New Zealand and Realm partners strengthen Pacific cooperation at inaugural leaders’ meeting
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joined Cook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown, Niue Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi and Ulu of Tokelau Alapati Tavite in Auckland on Friday (28 Aug) for the inaugural Realm of New Zealand Leaders’ Meeting. Leaders reaffirmed their shared constitutional ties and agreed to strengthen cooperation on regional security, economic development,…
Singapore and Kazakhstan strengthen ties with new agreements on digital trade and water cooperation
Singapore Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Kazakhstan’s leaders have agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, digitalisation, water management and regional connectivity during his official visit to Kazakhstan from 24–27 August 2026. During meetings with Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, both sides reaffirmed longstanding bilateral ties and discussed expanding cooperation between…
China and India hold 25th round of boundary talks amid efforts to stabilise bilateral relations
China and India have held the 25th round of talks between their special representatives on the long-running boundary dispute, with both sides discussing border management, bilateral relations and future cooperation. The discussions focused on implementing previous agreements, maintaining peace along contested border areas and restoring institutional exchanges between the two countries. Officials also addressed the…
Kazakhstan’s Adilet party leads first Kurultai election after constitutional reform
Kazakhstan’s ruling Adilet party secured 71.17% of the vote in preliminary results from the country’s first election to its new single-chamber Kurultai, according to the Central Election Commission (CEC). The vote follows constitutional reforms approved in March that replaced the Senate with the unicameral parliament. Supporters say the change strengthens parliamentary decision-making, while critics argue…
Brunei and Malaysia strengthen bilateral cooperation at 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation
Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held the 27th Annual Leaders’ Consultation on (22 Aug), reaffirming their commitment to closer bilateral cooperation across security, trade, energy, infrastructure and regional affairs. The leaders reviewed progress on implementing the 2009 Exchange of Letters, border demarcation and cross-border initiatives while reiterating support for ASEAN…
South Korea launches first commercial Arctic shipping voyage to Europe
South Korea has launched its first commercial container ship voyage to Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR), testing whether the Arctic passage could become a viable alternative to traditional shipping lanes. The 2,758 TEU (Twenty-Foot Equivalent Unit) container ship operated by South Korea’s PanStar has secured 837 TEU of cargo including auto parts, chemical…
China and Indonesia strengthen bilateral ties through new strategic dialogue mechanism
China and Indonesia have agreed to expand strategic cooperation across trade, defence, maritime affairs and emerging sectors following the first China-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Dialogue Mechanism conference in Jakarta. The meeting was co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono, with both sides reaffirming support for each other’s core interests and agreeing…
New Zealand and Thailand launch Strategic Partnership to boost trade and security cooperation
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have launched the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership during talks in Auckland, marking 70 years of diplomatic relations. The leaders agreed to deepen cooperation across trade, security, innovation and regional engagement. Both countries aim to triple two-way trade to NZ$13.5 billion by 2045, while…
Wang Yi visits South Korea as Beijing and Seoul expand strategic cooperation
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Foreign Minister Cho Hyun during a visit to Seoul, as both countries continued efforts to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties ahead of the 2026 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting. President Lee said closer cooperation in trade, security and people-to-people exchanges would benefit both countries,…
Australia and Thailand strengthen cooperation on security, trade and transnational crime
Australia and Thailand have agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation following meetings between Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, HE Mr Anutin Charnvirakul. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening economic engagement, enhancing regional security cooperation and expanding joint efforts to combat transnational crime, including cybercrime, human trafficking and…
Trump orders reduction in US-South Korea drills, citing “inappropriate and hostile” signals to North Korea
US President Donald Trump has directed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce future US-South Korea joint military exercises, citing financial costs and broader diplomatic considerations with North Korea. The decision comes as the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills proceed, with Seoul confirming they will take place as scheduled. In a Truth Social post…
South Korea proposes talks to formally end Korean War and ease peninsula tensions
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has proposed direct talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, calling for a “multi-layered security system” to reduce tensions along the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ). Speaking during Liberation Day commemorations, Lee said dialogue could support peaceful coexistence while exploring practical measures to curb North Korea’s nuclear programme.…
Taliban marks five years in power amid diplomatic gains and ongoing humanitarian concerns
The Taliban marked five years since returning to power with military parades and celebrations in Kabul on Saturday (15 Aug), presenting their administration as stable and firmly in control. The main ceremony took place outside the former US embassy, where officials described their return in 2021 as a victory over Western intervention. Interior Minister Sirajuddin…
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