Li Shangfu: US-sanctioned aerospace expert becomes China’s new defence minister
Experts say General Li Shangfu could play a key role in Xi Jinping’s goals for ‘a world-class military’
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One killed, several injured in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif blast
An explosion during an award ceremony for journalists in the northern Afghan city of Mazar-i-Sharif has killed at least one person and wounded five others, a Taliban police spokesman has confirmed.
Xi Jinping is China’s most dominant leader in decades – and his grip on power is tightening REDIRECTED
Being handed an unprecedented third term completes a comprehensive power grab, writes Chris Stevenson
Indian PM Modi raises ‘unfortunate’ vandalism of Hindu temple with Australia’s Albanese
Albanese declares India ‘top-tier’ defence partner as he discusses BBC raids
Taliban governor of Balkh Province killed in bomb attack
An explosion in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh Province has killed three people, including its Taliban governor, police have confirmed.
Why is Indonesia Moving Its Capital from Jakarta to Borneo?
The Southeast Asian island-nation unveiled the construction site of its new capital.
Envoy stresses Iran’s commitment to work with neighbors to assist Afghans
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani says Tehran is committed to cooperate with neighboring states of Afghanistan and other partners to support the Afghan people.
Pakistan police attempt to arrest Imran Khan
Pakistani officers have arrived at the residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan in a bid to arrest him in a case related to the purchase and sale of gifts.
Quad powers concerned over militarisation in Asian seas
DefenceTalkThe United States, Japan, India and Australia expressed concern Friday over the militarization of Asia’s waters, in a veiled reference to China’s growing presence in contested seas. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and the fo…
G20 fails to agree on joint statement over Ukraine as Blinken meets Lavrov
It was the first meeting between the top US and Russian diplomats since Putin’s invasion