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Geopolitics
Indian EAM Jaishankar discusses defence, security cooperation with French President Macron
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed with French President Emmanuel Macron growing cooperation between their two countries in strategic areas like defence, security…
‘Battle-tested’: Pakistan arms exports surge after May conflict with India
Earlier this week, the defence minister said the success of its weapons industry could transform the country’s economic outlook.
Japan doubles down on Asia’s defence by expanding budget, reach of security aid scheme
Japan is expanding its Official Security Assistance (OSA) across Southeast Asia, with Thailand as the 11th recipient by March 2026 and Cambodia, Vietnam, and Laos as priorities.
Nepal, Bangladesh resume talks on preferential trade deal after years of deadlock
Commerce secretary-level meeting in Dhaka to revisit tariff disputes, trade facilitation, transit routes, and investment cooperation.
Seoul issues denial as North Korea claims new drone incursions
South Korea’s Defense Ministry rejected the accusation, saying the drones in question were not models operated by the South Korean military.
US bans seafood imports from Vietnam, opening door for Thai exporters
Thailand is well-positioned to fill this void due to its strong fishery regulations, but its exporters must maintain meticulous documentation and supply chain traceability to meet…
South Korea’s First Lady pitches K-Beauty in Shanghai amid cultural thaw
First Lady Kim Hea Kyung isited K-Beauty Glow Week in Shanghai at the Shanghai Propaganda Poster Art Center, the showcase intended to highlight the competitiveness of promising…
China accuses Japan of rising nuclear ambitions under its right-leaning government
Beijing's export bans and criticism of Japan's nuclear ambitions signal a coordinated pushback using economic and narrative tools.
Visa sections of three Bangladesh missions in India closed on security grounds
Bangladeshi Foreign Adviser Touhid Hossain says the decision was taken amid protests.