Since the beginning of the new era, China’s policy of fostering amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in neighborhood diplomacy has significantly advanced its relations with neighboring countries. China has reached a
by Our Correspondent in Dhaka Update 2The International Crimes Tribunal-1 (ICT-1) in Dhaka has sentenced former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death on two charges of crimes against humanity linked to
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by Our Correspondent in Doha The world is preparing to make, once again, the one mistake it never seems able to stop repeating: sending soldiers to manage a political problem that soldiers
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The world has, for the most part, welcomed the trade truce between the US and China. Exporters, in particular, are hoping for a period of quiet that would allow them to adjust
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The G7 foreign ministers meeting in Niagara, Canada, on November 11-12 turned out to be a significant event at a juncture when a pall of uncertainty had descended on the presidential dialogue
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by Our Foreign Affairs Editor In the midst of one of Europe’s most brutal conflicts, Ukraine is confronting a crisis that could shake the foundations of its leadership. Reporting by the Financial
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Every few years since 1953, the Chinese government has unveiled a new master strategy for its economy: the all-important five-year plan. For the most part, these blueprints have been geared at spurring growth and
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Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa will celebrate his eightieth birthday next Tuesday. Whether we admire or despise his politics, there is no denying that he decisively shaped the destiny of this island for
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by Our Correspondent in Colombo Sri Lankan security forces have reportedly convened a special meeting to assess the nation’s security in the wake of recent bomb blasts in neighboring India and Pakistan.
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Donald Trump is not, by instinct, a president who seeks war. But he is a president who believes deeply in projecting strength. And in the US, strength is almost always performed on
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Thailand’s historic royal visit to China from 13–17 November sends a clear message to Southeast Asia about stability, partnership, and shared regional momentum. The state visit of King Maha Vajiralongkorn—the first by
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