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Kenya’s Trade Minister: Nairobi to Witness Qualitative Cooperation with Saudi Arabia

Kenya’s Minister of Trade and Industry Moses Kuria said that Africa, and his country in particular, would not allow its resources to be exploited in the US-Chinese trade war. He noted that Kenya looked forward to strengthening economic ties with Saudi Arabia by reviving axes of cooperation. In an interview…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chinese travelers rush to take advantage of reopening

After two years of separation from his wife in mainland China, Hong Kong resident Cheung Seng-bun made sure he was among the first to cross the border following the reopening of crossing points

The Independent UK

Colombia, Venezuela presidents discuss investment, trade

Colombian President Gustavo Petro and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro discussed binational investment and trade at a meeting in Caracas on Saturday, the Colombian government said.

Reuters

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Pakistan’s army chief visits Saudi Arabia amid economic crisis

General Asim Munir heads to Saudi Arabia and UAE as the country faces a crippling economic crisis.

Al Jazeera

Japan mulls inviting Yoon to May's G7 Hiroshima summit

The government is considering inviting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to the Group of Seven summit meeting in Hiroshima after observing Seoul's response to an issue related to former wartime requisitioned workers, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

G7 chair Japan to focus on Ukraine, E. Asian security

Now that the international order has been shaken by Russia's aggression against Ukraine and China's military rise, how will Japan demonstrate the shared values and unity of the G7?

The Japan News/Yomiuri

North Korean students sent to work in coal mine for using WRONG dialect

Kim Jong-un is known for taking a hard line on attempts to bring in music, films or television shows from South Korea with smugglers believed to have been put to death

Daily Mirror

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Israel Defends Ben-Gvir, Int’l Community Cautions against Provocations at Al-Aqsa

Israel faced widespread criticism, including from the United States and Russia, during an emergency session of the UN Security Council to discuss the visit of the Israeli Minister of National Security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, to al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem. The international community warned that the new development could lead to a…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Confirms Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

The United States has once again expressed its keenness to maintain its 80-years strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia. NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby reiterated in an interview with Al-Arabiya channel that Saudi Arabia is a "strategic partner" of the United States, recalling that the bilateral relations date back…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Philippine military chief replaced by retiring general

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has cut short the term of the military chief of staff he appointed five months ago and replaced him with a retiring general without explaining the surprise move

The Independent UK

Australia's Albanese to visit Papua New Guinea to strengthen economic, security ties

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Saturday he would travel to Papua New Guinea this week in a bid to boost bilateral ties and aid "friendship" in the Pacific region.

Reuters

Fears Kim Jong-un has executed former North Korean ambassador to the UK

Diplomat Ri Yong Ho has been ousted by Kim, South Korea says

Evening Standard

In Australia, Pro-Democracy Students Aren’t Safe From China’s Reach

To evade surveillance and reporting by nationalist members of the diaspora, anti-CCP protesters get creative.

Foreign Policy

U.S. leaders to meet Japanese counterparts next week in Washington

U.S. President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet their Japanese counterparts next week in Washington, the Biden administration said on Friday.

Reuters

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Turkey, Armenia free to start direct air cargo trade - Anadolu agency

Turkey and Armenia are free to start direct air cargo as of the start of this year, Turkish state-owned Anadolu news agency reported on Friday, as part of moves by the two countries to fix ties after decades of animosity.

The Independent UK

India to host virtual summit of over 120 developing nations

A top foreign ministry official says India will host a virtual summit of over 120 developing countries next week to share their economic woes

Bangkok Post

Myanmar junta discusses elections with ethnic groups

Myanmar’s military junta is holding talks with three ethnic rebel groups on staging elections in areas they control, a rebel spokesman said on Friday, as the military prepares for polls the United States has said will be a “sham.”

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, Britain to sign defense pact, eyeing Russia, China

Japan and Britain plan to sign a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits Britain next week, according to government sources.

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The Times of India

Chinese firm signs deal with Taliban to produce oil in Afghanistan

KABUL: The Taliban-led administration in Afghanistan signed its first international contract Thursday to extract oil from the northern Amu Darya basin as the beleaguered group seeks to increase revenue.

The Independent UK

Taiwan's Tsai visits base as China protests US ship passage

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen visited a military base to observe drills while rival China protested the passage of a U.S. Navy destroyer through the Taiwan Strait

Reuters

Indonesia president eyes cabinet reshuffle in coming days

Indonesian President Joko Widodo said he may reshuffle his cabinet in the next few days, as some political sources bet on a last major realignment of his government to complete programmes ahead of elections due to be held in 2024.

The Independent UK

Japan, US to hold security talks before Kishida meets Biden

Japan and the United States will hold security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Washington the day before Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida lands in the U.S. capital next week

Reuters

Japan, UK to sign reciprocal access agreement for military officers -Yomiuri

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will sign a reciprocal access agreement for military officers with British counterpart Rishi Sunak next week, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Friday.

Reuters

Japan, United States to hold '2 plus 2' talks in Washington on Jan 11

The foreign and defence ministers of Japan and the United States will hold talks on aspects of security and co-operation in Washington on Wednesday, the Asian nation's foreign ministry said.

Tribune News Service

Vietnam ousts most senior officials in years as probes spread

Vietnam dismissed two deputy prime ministers — the most senior officials to be relieved of duties since 2017 — amid lengthy investigations driven by a campaign to clean up corruption and protect the Communist Party’s legitimacy.

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