Ukraine is reinforcing its northern border with Belarus due to a sharp increase in Russian spy drones and growing concerns about Belarus's deeper involvement in Russia's war. Officials fear Moscow is integrating Minsk into its war efforts, potentially widening the conflict's scope.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is scheduled to visit Russia on June 16-17, 2026. During his trip to Moscow, he will hold talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and meet with President Vladimir Putin, according to a Turkish Foreign Ministry source.
China's fourth-ranking official, Wang Huning, praised the "enthusiastic" participation of Taiwanese people at the Straits Forum, despite restrictions imposed by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party. The forum, Beijing's main platform for cross-strait people-to-people engagement, featured 58 events in Fujian province.
Japan's distinct approach to Russia's aggression in Ukraine, including maintaining contact with Moscow and seeking energy imports, has been noted by European governments and NATO nations. Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi defended Tokyo's outreach, emphasizing the importance of dialogue during conflict. A politician from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party has been attempting to arrange a meeting between the Japanese and Russian foreign ministers. Japan is also reportedly close to an agreement with the US to continue importing energy from Russia's Sakhalin 2 project.
A veteran US diplomat, Richard Haass, urged the US and China to hold regular high-level meetings and deepen cooperation on emerging technologies like AI. He emphasized the need for transparency to prevent a downturn in relations and suggested institutionalizing diplomatic interactions.
The Central Party School has had several notable heads in the past 30 years, including Hu Jintao (1993-2002), Xi Jinping (2007-2012), Zeng Qinghong, and Liu Yunshan (until 2017). These roles often served to familiarize heirs apparent with ideology work or were held by chief ideologues.
China's Central Military Commission, led by President Xi Jinping, issues strict measures to enforce discipline among senior PLA officials, emphasizing education, management, and supervision, aligned with Xi Jinping Thought.
China's International Liaison Department Minister Liu Haixing met with Pakistan's Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Dar in Beijing. They discussed strengthening bilateral ties, the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and international affairs, signing a cooperation MoU.
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and wounded over 50. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned as terrorism.
A blast targeting a train carrying military personnel in Quetta, Balochistan, Pakistan, killed at least 24 people and wounded over 50. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, which Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned as terrorism.
A senior US State Department official stated the US is actively promoting its AI technologies in Asia, particularly in APEC economies, amidst competition from China. Discussions are underway regarding the safe development of AI.
Former NIS official Hong Jang-won denied allegations of delivering a message to the US supporting ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law bid. Interrogated by a special counsel team, Hong stated he clarified misunderstandings regarding his role in the alleged insurrection.
The 32nd China-ASEAN Senior Officials' Consultation was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 21, 2026. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying and Malaysian Foreign Ministry Secretary-General Amran co-chaired the meeting.
Hezbollah condemned US sanctions targeting Lebanese MPs, military and security officials, and party members, calling them an attempt to intimidate the Lebanese people and support Israeli aggression. The group stated the sanctions, based on refusal to disarm the resistance, are a badge of honor and will not affect their choices.
The 2026 APEC Second Senior Officials' Meeting concluded in Shanghai on May 19th. Over 1000 representatives attended nearly 40 sessions covering trade, investment, economic cooperation, and more. The meeting reviewed progress and prepared for the leaders' summit in November, focusing on building an Asia-Pacific community for shared prosperity.
A parliamentary inquiry into Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador is struggling to get answers, with key questions about his security vetting remaining unanswered. MPs are concerned about a lack of documentary evidence and the government's adherence to releasing all relevant papers.
China and the US held their 7th round of brief trade talks in Seoul, discussing mutual economic concerns and cooperation, ahead of President Trump's first visit to China since 2017.
Senior officials from China and the United States have started a new round of trade talks in Seoul, South Korea, hours ahead of US President Donald Trump’s scheduled arrival in Beijing. The delegations – led by Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent – arrived at Terminal 1 of Incheon Airport around noon on Wednesday Seoul time. The two officials had both paid courtesy calls to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in the morning. This is the seventh round of...
The US will send a delegation to Apec meetings in Shanghai and Suzhou from May 11-24, aiming to advance 'America First' policies. This comes just before President Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The Russian leader stressed that Russia appreciates the personal participation of senior officials from Republika Srpska in the commemorative events marking the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War
A new intergovernmental mediation body headquartered in Hong Kong has resolved a maritime dispute between parties from mainland China and Singapore this month, as more states have joined the organisation since its launch last year. Teresa Cheng Yeuk-wah, secretary general of the International Organisation for Mediation (IOMed), revealed the achievement on Friday at a summit, where senior officials reaffirmed Hong Kong’s pledge to be a mediation centre amid increasing volatility in global...
The Communist Party chief of Hefei – a growing tech hub and capital of China’s central Anhui province – has been placed under investigation, the country’s top corruption watchdog announced on Wednesday. Fei Gaoyun, once widely recognised as a rising star in the “seventh-generation” of future national leaders, is the latest senior official to be snared in President Xi Jinping’s long-running anti-corruption campaign. The 54-year-old’s career trajectory was typical of China’s emerging generation of...
LEIPZIG, Germany, May 6 (Yonhap) -- Transport ministers and senior officials fro...
Indian companies are significantly boosting the US economy with substantial investments, creating thousands of jobs, and driving innovation. Senior officials highlighted nearly $16.4 billion in cumulative FDI, supporting over 70,000 jobs and significant R&D. Further commitments are anticipated, underscoring India's growing role in key American sectors.
