Scholz Predicts Exemption for Defence Spending in Germany’s Debt Limit

MUNICH – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday predicted that a new government would create an…

Zelensky Warns Against Secret Peace Deals, Urges European Armed Forces

MUNICH – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky declared on February 15 that Ukraine would never accept any…

China Seeks Stronger Cooperation with Germany and the EU

BEIJING – China considers Germany and the European Union as a whole as strategic partners, and…

U.S. and South Korea Pledge to Strengthen Ties and Address North Korea Threat

SEOUL – U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio assured South Korea’s Foreign Minister that the United…

Marcos Targets Duterte’s China Policy Ahead of Mid-Term Elections

MANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. placed China at the center of his campaign rhetoric on…

UK Urges Trump and Zelensky to Strengthen Long-Term US-Ukraine Partnership

LONDON – British Foreign Minister David Lammy on Feb 15 called on US President Donald Trump…

Singapore Stocks Lag as Regional Markets Rise on Hopes of Ukraine War Resolution

SINGAPORE – Local stocks underperformed on Feb 14, even as most regional markets tracked Wall Street…

Erdogan Criticizes US Middle East Policy, Rejects Gaza Resettlement Plan

ANKARA – Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan accused the US administration under President Donald Trump of making…

UK Reaffirms Support for Ukraine’s NATO Membership Amid US Uncertainty

LONDON – British Prime Minister Keir Starmer assured Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Friday that the…

Malaysia to Ease Rules on Peaceful Rallies Amid Criticism Over Protest Crackdown

KUALA LUMPUR – The Malaysian government plans to ease restrictions on peaceful rallies, following backlash over…

UN Warns of Humanitarian Crisis in Eastern Congo Amid Escalating Conflict

GENEVA – The United Nations refugee agency (UNHCR) expressed deep concern over the rapidly deteriorating humanitarian…

US Warns Russia of Sanctions and Military Action Over Ukraine Peace Deal

WASHINGTON – US Vice-President J.D. Vance warned that Russia could face sanctions and potential military action…