Double-digit rise for China's military spending
China has announced a double-digit increase in its secretive military budget but insisted the annual outlay of more than 90 billion US dollars posed no external threat, despite concern worldwide.
India-Asean business fair to leverage Brand India
India’s search for economic and strategic space in changing world order resulted in ‘Look East’ Policy. The bedrock of this policy is to foster economic and security cooperation with our east neighboring countries. Believing in philosophy of the Look East Policy, India is aiming at leveraging its economic and strategic interest by greater integration with East and South-east Asia.
Azerbaijan fears neighbour Iran's radical influence
The Iranian potatoes, oranges and raisins on sale in the bazaars of Astara are not the only signs of the Islamic republic's influence in this Azerbaijani border town.
NATO special representative for Caucasus and Central Asia to visit Washington next week
James Appathurai, special representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia of NATO, will discuss the regional problems, as well as the frozen conflicts with US officials next week, APA’s US correspondent reports.
Russia ratifies military transit deal with U.S.
Russia's parliament approved a deal with the United States on Friday to allow transit for military equipment and personnel across Russia to the NATO force in Afghanistan, easing reliance on Pakistan as a transit route.
US hails Uzbek cooperation on NATO supply routes
A top US official visiting Tashkent on Friday praised Uzbekistan for opening up supply routes and building infrastructure for NATO operations in Afghanistan.
China: Deal With Russia Denied
The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Thursday denied a report that Chinese and Russian companies had agreed to start a joint venture in islands that are disputed by Russia and Japan.
Refocus on Iran: More Sanctions Needed
Iran’s hostile regime has been one of the chief beneficiaries of the political turmoil that has convulsed Egypt and Tunisia, which distracted the United States and other countries from the ongoing standoff over Iran’s nuclear program.
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