US says Russia could be helping N. Korea develop missiles
The US said discussions between Russia and North Korea could relate to Pyongyang’s missile development. (AP pic)
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S. Korea summons Russian envoy over Pyongyang deal
Russian president Vladimir Putin signed a defence deal with North Korea this week. (Sputnik/Kremlin/AP pic)
SEOUL: South Korea…
Chinese premier set for rare talks in New Zealand
Li Qiang will be the first Chinese premier to visit New Zealand since 2017 when he makes the trip later this week. (AP pic)…
New Delhi says Canada has ‘political compulsion’ to blame India for Sikh slaying
A photo of Hardeep Singh Nijjar is displayed at a news conference in Surrey last year. (The Canadian Press/AP pic)
NEW DELHI:…
China calls Germany’s spy claims ‘pure fabrication’
Foreign ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said China has already made stern representations over the accusations. (AP pic)
BEIJING:…
Malaysia, Pakistan agree to boost ties in trade and investment, says Anwar
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says he and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif hope that ties between their countries…
Top Chinese official to lead delegation to N. Korea this week
Zhao Leji is a member of the Chinese communist party’s powerful political bureau standing committee. (AFP pic)
SEOUL: A…
Aussie writer won’t appeal suspended death sentence in China
Yang Hengjun was handed a suspended death sentence on espionage charges this month. (Reuters pic)
SYDNEY: Australian writer Yang…
Philippines accuses Chinese boats of dangerous actions
The latest incidents follow tense standoffs between Beijing and Manila in the South China Sea last year. (AP pic)
SOUTH CHINA SEA:…
Panama denies Nicaraguan embassy’s request for ex-leader’s exit
Panama’s former president Ricardo Martinelli was handed a nearly 11-year prison sentence last year for money laundering. (AP pic)…