Takaichi's hardline Taiwan stance fuels China tensions, policy concerns in Japan

Jan 03, 2026

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi's hardline stance on Taiwan and defence has raised concerns over strained China ties, weakened moderating voices within the ruling bloc,...

Uncertainty looms over women's future in Afghanistan as Taliban continues its hardline stance

Sep 14, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], September 14 : Uncertainty shrouded the future of Afghanistan's women as despite the Taliban assuring that they would respect women's rights and...

EU toughens stance on compliances with Pakistan under GSP Plus

May 03, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], May 3 : Tightening sanctions on Pakistan's compliance under GSP Plus, the European Union is proposing to add five new conventions to...

"We respect India's position": EU envoy on India's abstention from UN vote on Ukraine

Feb 24, 2023

European Union envoy Ugo Astuto said that the EU respects India's stance when it comes to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Biden's commerce secretary nominee promises very aggressive stance on China

Jan 27, 2021

Washington [US], January 27 : Former US President Donald Trump's aggressive stance on China is set to continue as President Joe Biden's nominee who...

China struggles to balance its stance on Ukraine-Russia crisis

Mar 10, 2022

Beijing [China], March 10 : The ongoing crisis between Russia and Ukraine has placed China in a difficult position as Beijing struggles to balance...