India and Russia share deep economic and political ties, which have remained strong despite sanctions against Moscow after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Will a Philippine senator’s exoneration spark a deeper probe into Duterte’s drug war?
Activists say her win shows the International Criminal Court must press ahead with its probe into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war
US No 2 envoy claims Moscow-Pyongyang pact has left Beijing ‘somewhat anxious’
Chinese officials ‘have indicated so in some of our interactions’, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell tells Council of Foreign Relations.
Malaysia detains 8 terror suspects, foiling possible threats against king, PM, and others
The suspects were rounded up over the weekend in various parts of the Muslim-majority country, minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said in a statement.
Singapore oil spill ‘largely cleaned now’ after ‘good progress’ made at Sentosa’s beaches
More than 140,000kg of oil-soaked sand has been removed from the Siloso, Palawan and Tanjong beaches since an oil spill occurred on June 14.
Middle East investors back Southeast Asia-focused PE funds in diversification move
Middle Eastern institutional investors are keen to leverage the growing economies of Southeast Asia as they diversify their portfolios amid escalating tensions between China and the West.
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito arrives in UK for 3-day state visit
Trip highlights will include a state banquet at Buckingham Palace, with a possible appearance by Kate, Princess of Wales.
Thailand’s Srettha touts plans for legalising casinos, building nuclear plant to cut power costs
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said in his first monthly television address that legalising casinos was necessary to tackle underground gambling.
Hindujas, UK’s richest family, get jail for exploiting Indian staff at Swiss villa
The billionaires brought servants from India to their Swiss villa and paid them less than they spent on their dog, the court heard.
South China Sea: 4 Chinese Navy ships spotted by Philippines may pave way for big clash
The presence of the ships including two Chinese destroyers shows that China is testing the resolve of Manila and its allies, analysts say.