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Thu, 30/10/2025 - 14:04
Several trade restrictions were rolled back, but only temporarily.
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 13:15
After meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung held a summit meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 12:58
When everything was said and done, their first meeting defied everyone’s expectations – in a good way.
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 12:01
How will Prime Minister Takaichi get along with the Lee Jae-myung administration?
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 11:53
Twenty-five years after its adoption, UN Resolution 1325 continues to influence global peacebuilding, emphasizing the essential role of women in achieving lasting peace.
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 06:00
Real peace requires an end to human trafficking and "pig butchering" operations.
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 04:18
The country is increasingly being recognized as a global middle power with a distinctive identity and a preference for inclusive multilateralism.
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 03:38
The news came as Communist Party chief To Lam departed for London, where he is expected to announce a major diplomatic upgrade with the United Kingdom.
Thu, 30/10/2025 - 01:44
Under Chinese pressure, the Ta'ang National Liberation Army has agreed to withdraw from two towns, including the ruby-mining center of Mogok in Mandalay Region.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 20:55
Just ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, a high-level CCP meeting set the tone by emphasizing China’s push for tech supremacy.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:43
Six years after their last meeting, the agenda looks the same – but the needle has moved on each of the three top issues.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:28
Insights from Finley Grimble.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 16:03
India has been rapidly restructuring its military, taking advantage of the fact that it is still technically on a war footing.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:30
The goals of the 15th Five-Year Plan reflect significant shifts compared to its predecessor.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 15:21
In her first policy speech, Japan’s new prime minister made big promises that hinge on big spending.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:49
Private enterprises power China's economy, but received no attention in the latest plenum communique.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:46
Law and policy measures that prioritize sustainable agriculture are needed to address India’s environmental challenges.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 14:09
On the sidelines of the APEC Summit in Gyeongju, Presidents Lee Jae-myung and Donald Trump met again, two months after their first summit at the White House.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 13:47
They pledged to cooperate in ‘joint export of submarines to a mutually friendly country,’ but have not named the client country so far.
Wed, 29/10/2025 - 13:40
At a summit dominated by two leaders who have demonstrated utter hostility to the international system, human rights law, and democratic principles, how should rights-respecting, democratic countries respond?
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