Why Does the G7 Keep Inviting India to its Summits?
India’s recurring invitations reveal as much about New Delhi’s ambitions as about the G7’s adaptation to the changing times.
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The Democratic Dilemma in South Korea’s Local Election Ballot Shortage
President Lee sold Korean democracy abroad as a system that fixes itself. Now his party and the administration have to prove it...
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Ethnic Restaurants and Immigrant Entrepreneurs Facing Crisis Under Japan’s New Visa Rules
While the government views the new rules as a necessary measure to curb abuse, some observers worry that they may also deter...
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A Death in Detention Puts Tajikistan’s Police on Trial
Six Dushanbe officers face a rare prosecution over the death of Maksudjon Saidov in custody but none of them is charged with...
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Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days
Advertisement East Asia Japan city relieved as bear caught after roaming streets for days The bear had roamed the streets of Utsunomiya...
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Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert
Advertisement Asia Iran’s proxies moving towards ‘violent gig economy’, but no imminent threat to Southeast Asia: Expert While there are no reports...
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Thailand officially frees ex-PM Thaksin after royal pardon
Advertisement Asia Thailand officially frees ex-PM Thaksin after royal pardon Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra gestures following his release on parole...
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Why these MOE teachers left familiar classrooms to teach the Singapore curriculum overseas
Advertisement Singapore Why these MOE teachers left familiar classrooms to teach the Singapore curriculum overseas About 30 out of 33,000 MOE teachers...
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Proposed US Hercules repair hub in West Java sparks debate on what Indonesia stands to gain and lose
Advertisement analysis Asia Proposed US Hercules repair hub in West Java sparks debate on what Indonesia stands to gain and lose Indonesia’s...
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Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business
Advertisement East Asia Japan’s Asics to spin off popular Onitsuka Tiger sneaker business The move is aimed at speeding up decision-making and...
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