China adds Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan to 10-day visa-free transitChina adds Vietnam, Kyrgyzstan to 10-day visa-free transit
Month: August 2026
Taiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spendingTaiwan proposes boosting 2027 defence spending
Taiwan’s government on Thursday formally proposed an 18% rise in defence spending for next year, taking it above T$1 trillion ($31.41 billion) for the first time as Taipei continues to
Vietnam proposes ending death penaltyVietnam proposes ending death penalty
Vietnam’s government has proposed abolishing the death penalty for six offences, including drug trafficking and the rape of minors, as part of a revision of the country’s criminal code presented
ICRC highlights urgent need to address global humanitarian crisisICRC highlights urgent need to address global humanitarian crisis
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned of the urgent need to address a deepening global humanitarian crisis, as escalating conflicts, record displacement, climate shocks and severe
UN chief voices grave concern over U.S. sanctions on top ICC officialsUN chief voices grave concern over U.S. sanctions on top ICC officials
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is seriously concerned by the imposition of U.S. sanctions against two top officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC), said his spokesperson on Wednesday.“We’ve seen the
Senior DPRK official says unaware of communication between leaders of DPRK, U.S.Senior DPRK official says unaware of communication between leaders of DPRK, U.S.
Kim Yo Jong, department director of the Central Committee of the Workers’ Party of Korea, said she was unaware of the reported recent communication between the leaders of the Democratic