Paratroopers from Japan, U.S., U.K. begin joint drills
The joint drills aim to strengthen cooperation between Japan and its allied and like-minded countries, with an eye on China, which is increasingly projecting its strength at sea.
United States
China and US geoeconomic competition: The relevance for Korea
The writer says, "To understand this great power competition, it is helpful to think of three critical areas."
‘Limited options’ for Pakistan to circumvent US punitive tariff on Iran
According to the writer, what distinguishes this move from previous sanctions regimes is its breadth.
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, Bangladesh included
The memo directs US embassies to refuse visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures. No time frame was provided.
Boeing purchase tipped to bring strategic benefits to Cambodia
The ten Boeing 737 MAX aircraft are expected to enter service in Cambodia starting in 2031.
Japan’s defence minister Koizumi meets U.S. Indo-Pacific Command head in Hawaii
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, currently visiting the United States, reaffirmed that Japan will promote Japan-U.S. defence cooperation in the shared awareness that the…
Will India also pay the price for US President Trump’s Iran-related tariff?
Trade observers in New Delhi said President Trump’s move is likely to have a cascading impact on India’s trade with Iran since India is a major exporter to the Islamic nation.
Could US President Trump pull a Venezuela on Iran?
As inflation soars and the rial crumbles, Iran’s streets erupt in protest, while the world waits to see who will step in, or stir the fire.
The world we seek to understand
The writer laments that globalisation "proved to be anything but seamless," producing "a few winners and many losers, both within countries and across them."
Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee eyes global expansion with planned US listing
This move aims to boost Jollibee's global presence, access deeper capital pools, and allow investors to choose between its distinct business profiles.