Why India must hew the middle ground between US and China
India today is not strong enough to become a pole by itself in the world, but it is big enough not to follow any camp, the writer says.
Geopolitics
U.S. Military, Okinawa Police patrol city to help prevent crime; 1st joint patrol since ’74
Okinawa's police were cautious about the patrol because of the Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement, which allows the United States to detain a suspect if both Japanese and U.S.…
India-Bangladesh trade spat stings at a time of global tariff uncertainty
Unlike ASEAN, South Asia has struggled with economic integration, with the latest trade spat underlining how poor political ties among neighbours continue to hamper trade…
PM Ishiba: Japan-U.S. tariff talks should produce desirable model for other countries
PM Ishiba said he believes that a desirable outcome for both their countries will be needed.
Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus meets Chinese ambassador to review China visit, outline next steps
During the meeting, both sides expressed a shared commitment to transforming discussions into actionable projects across a range of sectors — including infrastructure, trade,…
China pledges support for Cambodia’s action against online crimes, climate change
Regarding defence and security cooperation, China and Cambodia agreed to enhance mechanisms for collaboration between their armed forces, maintain frequent exchanges and visits at…
Chinese President Xi’s three-nation Southeast Asian tour hailed for fruitful results
China and the three neighboring countries of Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia reached consensuses in a wide range of areas including politics and economic cooperation, as evidenced…
Bangladesh demands $4.52b, apology from Pakistan
The amount is Bangladesh's share of pre-1971 assets, and the formal apology is for the genocide committed against Bangladeshis by the Pakistan military.
Tariff wars spark panic buying of K-beauty products in the US
The panic buying comes as South Korea was slapped with a 25 per cent reciprocal tariff rate – among the worst-hit of countries with existing free trade agreements with the US.
Bangladesh armed forces conclude major humanitarian mission in Myanmar
The Armed Forces of Bangladesh have completed a large-scale humanitarian assistance mission in Myanmar, during which a deployed medical team treated 885 patients — including 17…