Japan Says US Trade Deal Still Unsettled, Awaits Pharma and Chip Orders
Japan's top tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, stated on Saturday that the broad trade agreement with the United States is "not settled."
This is because Washington...
Hezbollah Backs Lebanon Army Proposal, Urges Israel to Commit to Ceasefire
Hezbollah official Mahmoud Qmati described Lebanon's cabinet session regarding a plan for a state monopoly on arms as an opportunity for the country to...
Who Will Be the Next Fed Chair? Trump’s Shortlist Emerges
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering three finalists to succeed Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve chair. Trump has publicly expressed dissatisfaction with Powell throughout...
Once Top Donor, US Now Silent on Afghan Earthquake Crisis
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The U.S. has not authorized emergency aid for Afghanistan nearly a week after a devastating earthquake killed over 2,200 people, leaving tens of...
Putin Warns Foreign Troop Deployments Would be “Legitimate Targets”
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As Ukraine’s European allies debate post-war security guarantees, divisions remain stark between Kyiv and Moscow over the role of foreign forces. France has rallied...
Baltic Allies Brace as U.S. Prepares to Slash Security Assistance
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For years, the U.S. has provided European allies, particularly NATO’s eastern flank states, with training and equipment under Section 333, a defense authority designed...
Beijing Monitors Canadian, Australian Warships in Contentious Taiwan Passage
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Two Canadian and Australian warships sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Saturday, drawing sharp attention from Beijing. China’s state-run media reported the PLA...
‘Lost to China’: Trump Rebukes India and Russia Over Xi Meeting
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U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that India and Russia would now be too “lost” to China after their leaders did alongside Xi...
From Cannabis Crusader to Premier: The Rise of Anutin Charnvirakul
Background
Thailand’s politics have long been defined by clashes between populist parties linked to Thaksin Shinawatra and the conservative establishment, resulting in multiple coups and...
France’s Political Crisis Explained
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France has been mired in political instability since President Emmanuel Macron’s snap parliamentary elections in 2024 left the National Assembly fragmented. His ruling alliance...