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Pakistan Strikes TTP and ISKP Camps in Afghanistan

Wed, 25/02/2026 - 13:02
Islamabad is now increasingly claiming that these groups pose a threat not just to Pakistan but to the world.

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. 

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