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Japan, Britain, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jet by 2035
Japan, Britain and Italy said Friday they will jointly develop a next-generation fighter jet by 2035 in Tokyo's first such defense cooperation with nations other than the United States, a key security ally, as the global geopolitical…
Japan, Australia vow to bolster security ties amid China’s threats
Japan and Australia pledged Friday to beef up defense cooperation as the regional security environment has been worsening amid China's rapid military buildup in the Indo-Pacific.
During a gathering in Tokyo, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…
Japan should double foreign aid in 10 years, panel proposes
Japan should double the budget for its official development assistance over the next decade to help it protect its national interests and contribute more to building a world based on the rule of law, a panel of experts said Friday.
In a…
Great potential for S’pore and Pakistan to work together: Pakistan Foreign Minister
There is great potential for Singapore and Pakistan to work together, particularly in trade, and entrepreneurs from both sides should continue to create opportunities to collaborate.
Pakistan places great importance on its relations with…
Easing of “zero-COVID” policy triggers confusion, anxiety in China
A significant easing of China's stringent "zero-COVID" policy announced Wednesday amid the continued spread of the coronavirus has triggered confusion and anxiety among the public, with cold medicines flying off the shelves and health…
Brittney Griner: Russia frees US basketball star in swap with arms dealer Bout
The US and Russia have exchanged jailed US basketball star Brittney Griner for notorious arms dealer Viktor Bout, held in an American prison for 12 years.
The swap was approved by President Joe Biden in recent days.…
Malaysia to question ex-PM Muhyiddin on links to public funds case
Malaysia’s anti-graft agency will summon for questioning former premier Muhyiddin Yassin and two ex-Cabinet ministers who served in his administration for the alleged misappropriation of RM600 billion (S$185.6 billion) of public funds for…
Ukraine war is going to “take a while,” Putin says as he warns nuclear risk is…
Nearly 10 months after his invasion of Ukraine began, Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday acknowledged that the conflict is “going to take a while,” as he also warned of the “increasing” threat of nuclear war.
Speaking at a…
China further relaxes anti-virus measures after rare protests
China announced Wednesday additional measures to relax its strict "zero-COVID" policy, including allowing those with no or mild symptoms of the disease to be quarantined at home instead of designated facilities after rare nationwide…
South Korea may lift indoor mask mandate in January
South Korea’s pandemic response authorities proposed on Wednesday to lift the nationwide indoor mask mandate as early as January next year, with plans for policy talks and forums beginning this month.
“As long as conditions (regarding the…