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Chagos Conundrum Complicates India’s Indian Ocean Outreach

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 08:32
India played an important behind-the-scenes role in brokering the U.K.-Mauritius deal over the Chagos Archipelago. Trump has now criticized that deal.

Weaning India Away From Russia? Take a Leaf from the French Playbook

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 21:13
If weaning India away from Russia is a European dream, it is perhaps being led by France.

Pakistan’s Crypto Gambit

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 20:25
The hasty transition from a crypto ban to its sweeping adoption is naturally generating skepticism.

Japan’s Farm and Food Exports Hit New High As Trade Patterns Shift

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 18:47
Amid tariffs and geopolitical headwinds, Japan's trade data shows new patterns emerging – led by food products, tourism-linked consumption, and advanced manufacturing.

What’s Next for China’s EV Stocks as Weak Demand Triggers Sell-Offs? 

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 16:50
Cooling domestic demand and soaring raw material costs are weighing down Chinese electric vehicle companies.

America Needs More Than Creativity on Hong Kong – It Needs Action 

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 16:13
Members of Congress have both the authority and responsibility to act by passing the bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act. 

Takaichi Draws a Red Line on Nuclear Sharing Amid Japan’s Security Review

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 15:55
The prime minister’s latest comments suggest a dual-track strategy: strengthening Japan’s conventional capabilities and defense industry while drawing a firm line against nuclear weapons.

The ‘Resting’ Generation and South Korea’s Youth Recession

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 15:13
As entry-level jobs contract and firms prioritize experience, a growing number of young South Koreans have given up on looking for work altogether.

AUKUS Quietly Moving Ahead With Arrival of British Sub in Australia

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 14:52
By integrating industrial bases and operational practices, Australia and the U.K. are signalling that their partnership is not a relic of history but central to their contemporary strategies.

Hindutva Groups in India Effectively Outlawed Valentine’s Day

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 14:47
Using vigilante violence, these militant organizations are forging a new form of law and order that conforms to their strict religious beliefs.

India-Brazil Bond Deepens With Critical Minerals Pact

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 09:39
The two countries have also agreed to double existing bilateral trade to $30 billion by 2030.

China’s New Export: Aircraft Debt

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 04:53
COMAC's aircraft exports have brought healthy competition to a stagnant global aviation duopoly, but how they are financed should raise some concerns.

Newly Elected Myanmar Parliament to Convene in mid-March, Junta Says

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 03:01
After their initial meetings, the two houses of parliament will reconvene to select a new president who will take office in April.

Duterte Played Central Role in Drug War Killings, ICC Prosecutors Claim

Tue, 24/02/2026 - 00:46
The court's deputy prosecutor said that the former Philippine leader was “at the very heart” of a plan to “neutralize alleged criminals, including through murder.”

Kazakh Journalists are Being Fined for Surveying Public Opinion on the Upcoming Referendum

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 21:29
As Kazakhstan prepares to vote on crucial constitutional changes, media workers are being fined for asking the public about the vote.

In Photos: Rohingya Refugees Watch Their World Burn – Again and Again

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 21:10
Repeated fires in the refugee camps have become a deadly pattern, leaving already displaced families with nothing.

Nepal’s Gen Z Election

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 17:09
Biswas Baral discusses the Gen Z Revolution, the new crop of favorites – headed by Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah – and the fate of the old political forces.

Where Did Tajik President Emomali Rahmon Disappear To? And Why Does It Matter?

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 16:54
Rahmon surfaced after an apparent 17-day absence on February 14. His stepping out of the limelight stirred up rumors of ill health.

Why Japan Must Help Counter China’s Presence in the Pacific

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 16:08
From elite capture to organized crime, China’s influence is growing in Micronesia. Japan is uniquely positioned to help combat this trend. 

New US Tariffs, Same Problems for Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan

Mon, 23/02/2026 - 15:36
The U.S. Supreme Court’s tariff ruling only adds uncertainty for the U.S. partners in East Asia.

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