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North Korea, Russia agree to immediately offer military help in event of war
North Korea and Russia agreed to provide immediate military assistance if the other side faced armed aggression, under a pact their leaders signed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit in 24 years.
Ukraine peace summit is a ‘success’, China key to ending war: ambassador to Singapore
Speaking to This Week in Asia in an exclusive interview on Wednesday, Zelenko said: “Of course, it was a [diplomatic] success. The fact that the summit took place is a milestone in the entire peaceful process, finding ways for just, lasting and comprehensive peace for Ukraine.”
Germany to push for Chinese contributions to climate finance
TOKYO -- Germany will push China to contribute to global climate finance to help poor countries with their mitigation and adaptation measures, State Secretary Jennifer Morgan told Nikkei Asia on Wednesday prior to her trip to China.
Norway tightens controls over adoptions from abroad but won’t ban practice as investigation unfolds
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norway has tightened controls over adoptions from abroad but will allow them to continue as it conducts an investigation into the legality and ethics of past adoptions, the government said Wednesday.
Putin in Vietnam, seeking to strengthen ties in Southeast Asia while Russia’s isolation deepens
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with longtime partner Vietnam on a state visit Thursday that comes as Moscow faces growing international isolation because of its military actions in Ukraine.
Russia's Putin lands in North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
SEOUL -- Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in North Korea on Wednesday on a trip that Pyongyang's state media described as part of the two countries' efforts to "build an independent multipolar world," as the heavily sanctioned states continue to bolster their growing economic and security ties.
Sara Duterte quits Philippine cabinet in open challenge to Marcos
MANILA -- Sara Duterte, the Philippine vice president, has resigned from the cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and as education secretary in a bombshell move that was immediately accepted.