Japan’s Frigate Diplomacy — and What It Could Mean for Taiwan
The JS Mogami, first ship of the Mogami class, at sea on June 10, 2022. Credit: Japanese Defense Ministry In mid-April 2026,...
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‘Entry Into the Kyrgyz Republic Is Closed’: US Professor Denied Entry to Kyrgyzstan
Credit: Photo provided by Steve Swerdlow It’s a trip Steve Swerdlow has made many times: flying from Los Angeles, California to Istanbul,...
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How K-Pop and AI Are Reshaping the Dokdo/Takeshima Dispute
Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Ulleungdont The Liancourt Rocks, known to Koreans as Dokdo, and to Japanese as Takeshima, are a pair of lonely,...
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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Advertisement East Asia Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row A meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and...
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Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
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North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South
Advertisement East Asia North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South Naegohyang Women’s FC players celebrate with the trophy during the...
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Pakistan PM arrives for China visit overshadowed by Iran war
Advertisement East Asia Pakistan PM arrives for China visit overshadowed by Iran war Flags of Pakistan and China are seen at the...
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Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh
Advertisement Asia Measles outbreak kills more than 500 children in Bangladesh A woman comforts her child receiving treatment for measles at the...
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Seoul court hearing set for YouTuber over claims against top actor
Advertisement Asia Seoul court hearing set for YouTuber over claims against top actor YouTuber Kim Se-eui allegedly used manipulated screenshots and AI-generated...
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Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties
Advertisement Asia Rubio touts US energy on India trip meant to repair ties United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio disembarks his...
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