China pitches greater regional integration at the ASEAN summit at Kuala Lumpur
Timor-Leste became the 11th member of the Association of South-East Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its first expansion since 1999. The regional economic and trade grouping was first formed in 1967.
Trump visit met by popular protests in Malaysia over US backing of Israel
The Malaysian government also faced condemnation from protesters who criticized its decision to invite Trump to the 47th ASEAN summit despite US attempts to destabilize the region.
Communist Party of China concludes Central Committee session with adoption of 15th five-year plan
The goals set by the Central Committee of the CPC for the plan include achieving scientific and technological self reliance and further improving the quality of life for the common people
China critica las nuevas medidas de EE. UU. y asegura que sus vínculos con Centroamérica seguirán creciendo
Estados Unidos impuso restricciones de visado a los ciudadanos centroamericanos por sus vínculos con China como su última medida para presionar a los países de América Latina y el Caribe a romper relaciones con el gigante asiático.
US threats can’t stop our growing relations with Central America: China reacts to visa restrictions
The US has imposed visa restrictions on Central American nationals for their links with China in its latest move to pressure countries in Latin America and the Caribbean to break ties with the Asian powerhouse.
Political parties in Bangladesh oppose interim government’s changes to the country’s political system
The Muhammad Yunus-led interim government has failed to win the support of the majority of political parties in the country for its ambitious political “reforms”.
Iran reiterates it will not pursue nuclear weapons despite the expiration of nuclear deal
The 2015 multilateral nuclear deal, which imposed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program in return for relief from sanctions and the related UN resolution 2231 officially expired last week.
Non-Aligned Movement leadership renews calls for multilateralism, reforms in global institutions
Iran underlined that Israeli occupation of Palestine and other countries in the Middle East and its possession of weapons of mass destruction remains the key sources of instability in the region