World Spy trial concluded for second Canadian detained in China, no verdict The trial of Michael Kovrig, one of the two Canadians detained in China on spying charges, ended Monday with no verdict, as relations between... on 22 March 2021
World Chinese says vessels in disputed sea are ‘fishing boats’ after Manila protest Chinese vessels gathered near a disputed reef in the South China Sea are "fishing boats" sheltering from poor weather, the foreign ministry said... on 22 March 2021
World Espionage trial starts for second Canadian detained in China The trial for Michael Kovrig, the Canadian detained more than two years ago in China on espionage charges, started in Beijing on Monday, with... on 22 March 2021
UK UK to unveil global focus in defence modernisation plans The UK government will on Monday unveil much-anticipated military modernisation plans, vowing to bolster its defence of British interests "across... on 22 March 2021
World Biden ‘disappointed’ as Turkey quits domestic violence treaty US President Joe Biden said he was "deeply disappointed" Sunday after Turkey withdrew from the Istanbul Convention, the world's first binding... on 21 March 2021
World North Koreans leave Malaysia after ties cut over US extradition row North Korea's diplomats in Malaysia shuttered their embassy and flew out of the country Sunday, after Pyongyang severed diplomatic ties over... on 21 March 2021
World Philippines spots hundreds of Chinese ‘militia’ boats near disputed reef More than 200 Chinese fishing vessels believed to be crewed by militia have been spotted near a disputed reef off the Philippines, a government... on 21 March 2021
World China dominates Pentagon chief’s first India visit Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin praised India's growing ties with "like-minded partners" as he held talks in New Delhi Saturday dominated by shared... on 20 March 2021
World Opening Biden administration talks with China ‘tough and direct’ The first talks between President Joe Biden's administration and China were "tough and direct," a senior US official said Friday, amid rising... on 19 March 2021
World With Russia and China, Biden reveals diplomatic style : no kid gloves Two months after taking office, US President Joe Biden is revealing his diplomatic style -- and he certainly has not minced words in the first... on 19 March 2021
World Trudeau rebukes China over closed-door prosecution of Canadians Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reacted angrily Friday to the closed-door trial of a Canadian man detained in China for more than two years on... on 19 March 2021
World EU chiefs push Turkey for ‘sustained de-escalation’ EU chiefs on Friday pressed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for a "sustained de-escalation", as the neighbours seek to mend ties after... on 19 March 2021
World Pentagon chief visits ‘Quad’ ally India with China high on agenda Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin arrived in India Friday for the first face-to-face meetings between New Delhi and the Biden administration, with... on 19 March 2021
World North Korea cuts ties with Malaysia over US extradition North Korea severed diplomatic ties with Malaysia on Friday, abruptly ending a once-close relationship that soured following the assassination... on 19 March 2021
World Canadian’s closed China trial wraps up quickly with verdict unknown The closed-door trial for a Canadian man detained in China for more than two years on espionage charges lasted less than three hours on Friday,... on 19 March 2021
World Trial for Canadian detained in China to begin A Canadian man detained in China for more than two years was set to face trial on Friday on espionage charges that Canada has attacked as "trumped-up",... on 19 March 2021
