Asia - Pacific

Putin consults with deputy prime minister responsible for energy after call with Modi
India continues Russia oil purchases, despite tariffs from US
Putin consults with deputy prime minister responsible for energy after call with Modi
India continues Russia oil purchases, despite tariffs from US

Beijing-Washington talks for Trump's state visit to China in 'final stage': Report
South China Morning Post claim comes shortly after 4th round of trade talks between 2 countries in Spain and before Donald Trump's phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday

China urges Israel to heed 'strong concerns,' stop military operations in Gaza
Beijing is ‘deeply concerned’ over further escalation of tensions, says Foreign Ministry

Australia, Papua New Guinea delay security pact
China urges international partners to help island nations develop economy, improve livelihood

3 militants killed as police foil attacks in northwestern Pakistan
Several policemen also injured in attacks on police posts in Bannu area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

Xi, Trump likely to attend Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea next month
2-day APEC summit is set between Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, in South Korea's southeastern city of Gyeongju