Asia - Pacific

North Korea’s Kim sends congratulatory letter to Putin on Russia Day
Details of Kim Jong Un’s message, which are not public, likely emphasize North Korea's continued dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with Russia
North Korea’s Kim sends congratulatory letter to Putin on Russia Day
Details of Kim Jong Un’s message, which are not public, likely emphasize North Korea's continued dedication to strengthening bilateral ties with Russia

Russian long-range bombers conduct flight over Baltic Sea
Moscow says Tu-22M3 bombers flew over neutral waters ‘in line with international rules’

'Trade war benefits no one,' Spanish premier tells Chinese vice president
During meeting with Chinese Vice President Han in Madrid, Sanchez calls for 'open trade' and 'economic openness'

Macron’s Southeast Asia trip: What is behind the French president’s ‘third way’ proposal?
In a recent Southeast Asia tour, Macron pitched ‘strategic autonomy’ as a means for nations to avoid choosing sides in the US-China rivalry, offering France and Europe as alternative partners

Chinese, Japanese jets had 'near miss' over Pacific
Chinese jet flies as close as 45 meters to Japanese patrol aircraft after taking off from Shandong carrier, says Japan’s Defense Ministry

North Korea refused to accept Trump's letter to Kim: Report
Washington attempted to deliver letter multiple times through North Korean diplomats stationed at UN headquarters