Japan’s early trade talks with the US offer countries few clues on the way forward
TOKYO/NEW DELHI/SEOUL – No accord was signed, and a yawning gap still remains between the two countries.But to all intents...
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Voicing intentions and a peek into a traditional Japanese engagement ceremony
I have good news. 甥が婚約しました (Oi ga kon’yaku shimashita, My nephew got engaged)!While modern 婚約 (kon’yaku, engagement) customs have evolved,...
Hamas ready to release all remaining hostages for end to war, group’s Gaza chief says
Hamas’ Gaza chief said the group was ready to immediately negotiate a deal to swap all hostages for an agreed...
South Korea’s strategic autonomy and India
In today’s rapidly evolving international landscape, the concept of a “pivotal state” is gaining renewed attention. As the global order...
China: Asean trade can offset US tariffs
CHINA on Thursday warned that the higher tariffs imposed by the United States on all countries could do wide-ranging damage...
Trump blocked Israeli plan to strike Iran nuclear sites: report
Iran has consistently denied that it is seeking nuclear weapons, but has stepped up its nuclear capacities since U.S. President...
Singapore travellers to enjoy better access to rural Japan with SIA-ANA joint venture
TOKYO – Travellers flying into Japan from Singapore will soon enjoy better access to off-the-beaten-track destinations across the archipelago. This...
Americans’ animus toward China softens, Pew survey shows
For the first time in five years, American attitudes towards China have softened compared to the previous year, with a...
Public warned vs fake anti-organized crime operatives
MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Thursday warned the public against individuals posing as officers and...
Russia’s top court lifts ‘terror group’ designation on Afghanistan’s Taliban
Russia’s Supreme Court judge Oleg Nefyodov delivers a verdict lifting a ban on Afghanistan’s Taliban, who were designated as a...
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