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Taiwan condemns China for latest combat drills near island

Taiwan condemned China on Monday for holding its second military combat drills around the island in less than a month, with the defence ministry saying it had detected 57 Chinese aircraft.

Reuters

PM to make first speech as UTN member

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will on Monday become a member of United Thai Nation (UTN) Party and address a gathering of more than 10,000 supporters to outline the party's mission and goals, said Akanat Promphan, party secretary-general on Sunday.

Bangkok Post

Japan's Kishida set to talk military buildup, chips on G7 tour

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida starts a tour of key Western partners on Monday, after unveiling his country's biggest military buildup since World War Two as Tokyo weighs steps to counter China's growing power.

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New phase for Prayut

Today is a major day in Thailand's political calendar, as Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will apply to join the United Thai Nation (UTN) party at a grand event later in the day, where he will also be formally introduced as a party member.

Bangkok Post

Germany's new China strategy 'guided by ideology', ambassador says

(Corrects family name on second reference to Wu, not Ken)

Reuters

Japan, U.S. to release joint paper on security cooperation

Japan and the United States are arranging to release a joint document focusing on bilateral security cooperation after the summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden to be held in Washington on Friday, it has been learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida highlights security concerns on trip to Europe, US

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida begins a weeklong trip to strengthen military ties with Europe and Britain and bring into focus the Japan-U.S. alliance at a summit in Washington

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Kenya’s Trade Minister: Nairobi to Witness Qualitative Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Kenya’s Minister of Trade and Industry Moses Kuria said that Africa, and his country in particular, would not allow its resources to be exploited in the US-Chinese trade war. He noted that Kenya looked forward to strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia by reviving axes of cooperation. In an interview…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese travelers rush to take advantage of reopening

After two years of separation from his wife in mainland China, Hong Kong resident Cheung Seng-bun made sure he was among the first to cross the border following the reopening of crossing points

The Independent UK

Colombia, Venezuela presidents discuss investment, trade

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro discussed binational investment and trade at a meeting in Caracas on Saturday, the Colombian government said.

Reuters

Pakistan’s army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid economic crisis

General Asim Munir heads to Saudi Arabia and UAE as the country faces a crippling economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Japan mulls inviting Yoon to May's G7 Hiroshima summit

The government is considering inviting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to the Group of Seven summit meeting in Hiroshima after observing Seoul's response to an issue related to former wartime requisitioned workers, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

G7 chair Japan to focus on Ukraine, E. Asian security

Now that the international order has been shaken by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and China's military rise, how will Japan demonstrate the shared values and unity of the G7?

The Japan News/Yomiuri

North Korean students sent to work in coal mine for using WRONG dialect

Kim Jong-un is known for taking a hard line on attempts to bring in music, films or television shows from South Korea with smugglers believed to have been put to death

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Israel Defends Ben-Gvir, Int’l Community Cautions against Provocations at Al-Aqsa

Israel faced widespread criticism, including from the United States and Russia, during an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the visit of the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The international community warned that the new development could lead to a…

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US Confirms Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The United States has once again expressed its keenness to maintain its 80-years strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia. NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby reiterated in an interview with Al-Arabiya channel that Saudi Arabia is a "strategic partner" of the United States, recalling that the bilateral relations date back…

The Independent UK

Philippine military chief replaced by retiring general

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has cut short the term of the military chief of staff he appointed five months ago and replaced him with a retiring general without explaining the surprise move

Reuters

Australia's Albanese to visit Papua New Guinea to strengthen economic, security ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday he would travel to Papua New Guinea this week in a bid to boost bilateral ties and aid "friendship" in the Pacific region.

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Evening Standard

Fears Kim Jong-un has executed former North Korean ambassador to the UK

Diplomat Ri Yong Ho has been ousted by Kim, South Korea says

Foreign Policy

In Australia, Pro-Democracy Students Aren’t Safe From China’s Reach

To evade surveillance and reporting by nationalist members of the diaspora, anti-CCP protesters get creative.

Reuters

U.S. leaders to meet Japanese counterparts next week in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet their Japanese counterparts next week in Washington, the Biden administration said on Friday.

Reuters

Turkey, Armenia free to start direct air cargo trade - Anadolu agency

Turkey and Armenia are free to start direct air cargo as of the start of this year, Turkish state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Friday, as part of moves by the two countries to fix ties after decades of animosity.

The Independent UK

India to host virtual summit of over 120 developing nations

A top foreign ministry official says India will host a virtual summit of over 120 developing countries next week to share their economic woes

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta discusses elections with ethnic groups

Myanmar’s military junta is holding talks with three ethnic rebel groups on staging elections in areas they control, a rebel spokesman said on Friday, as the military prepares for polls the United States has said will be a “sham.”

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, Britain to sign defense pact, eyeing Russia, China

Japan and Britain plan to sign a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits Britain next week, according to government sources.

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