diplomacy

15 Chinese warplanes and 11 ships swarm Taiwan in 24 hours

Eleven Chinese naval vessels were detected around Taiwan, Taipei's defence ministry said on Wednesday, the highest number this year as…

Putin gifts Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car as ties between leaders strengthen

SEOUL, Feb 20, 2024 (AFP) Russian President Vladimir Putin has gifted North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a Russian-made car,…

China condemns Taiwan after two nationals killed in boat crash

BEIJING, Feb 15, 2024 (AFP) - China condemned Taiwanese authorities on Wednesday after two Chinese nationals died in a boat…

Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessels of ‘dangerous’ maneuvers

https://youtu.be/kGyOFELyHVc     MANILA, Feb 11, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday accused Chinese vessels of "dangerous"…

UN chief says world in ‘age of chaos’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=En4DGJul9Ik By Amélie BOTTOLLIER-DEPOIS UNITED NATIONS, United States, Feb 7, 2024 (AFP) - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned Wednesday that…

China’s top diplomat to discuss Taiwan with US security advisor

BANGKOK, Jan 26, 2024 (AFP) - China's top diplomat Wang Yi will discuss Taiwan with US National Security Advisor Jake…

China says jailed British national in 2022 for spying

BEIJING, Jan 26, 2024 (AFP) - China said Friday it had sentenced a British national in 2022 to five years…

Biden wobbles under weight of multiple open fronts around the world

By Léon BRUNEAU WASHINGTON, Jan 25, 2024 (AFP) - Long gone is the Joe Biden of February 2023, strolling confidently…

Orban reaffirms ‘support’ of Sweden’s NATO bid in Stoltenberg call

BUDAPEST, Jan 24, 2024 (AFP) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Wednesday said he reaffirmed in a phone call…

Taiwan douses speculation it may lose another Pacific ally

SYDNEY, Jan 23, 2024 (AFP) - Taiwanese diplomats on Tuesday said they were confident of retaining "a strong bond" with…

North Korea FM says ‘ready to greet’ Putin

SEOUL, Jan 21, 2024 (AFP) - North Korea's top diplomat said her country is "ready to greet" Russian President Vladimir…

China, Philippines agree to talk more on South China Sea flare-ups

BEIJING, Jan 18, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese and Philippine officials have agreed on the need for closer dialogue to deal…

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