China hits back against latest US tariffs, but signals openness to talks
New duties of 10 per cent and 15 per cent will be imposed on US agricultural products from cotton to soya beans to chicken from March 10, China’s ministries of finance and…
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Why the Trumpian chainsaw to the global order may be an opportunity for Pakistan
If Pakistan uses this as the impetus to unleash its own process of creative destruction, the country can find its footing in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Why North Korea’s denuclearisation is fading from US President Trump’s agenda
Key foreign, security policy officials hint at shift to risk reduction, positioning dialogue as a crucial tactical tool.
Korea Herald Explains: Microsoft’s new quantum computing chip: A game changer?
The new processor, powered by what is known as topological qubits, enables the development of quantum computers “capable of solving meaningful, industrial-scale problems, in…
Blackpink’s Lisa becomes first K-pop artist to perform at the Academy Awards
The Thai pop star performed “Live and Let Die,” the theme song from the 1973 Bond film of the same title in a tribute honoring the legacy of the 007 film franchise.
Bizarre public quarrel works to Russia’s advantage: The Japan News
It appears increasingly evident that if the United States pushes forward negotiations with Russia in a way that effectively ignores the wishes of Ukraine and the European…
US aid cut will undermine Indonesia’s counterterrorism efforts
It could increase the likelihood of violent extremist organisations regrouping and former terrorists reengaging with their previous networks.
China could gain diplomatic leverage as Trump-Zelensky clash highlights US volatility
In areas where China and its neighbours may previously have conflicts of interest, there is now an “increasing accumulation of conditions” to promote dialogue and ease…
Japanese Self-Defence Force, U.S. forces conduct joint drill; Iron Fist Exercises continue in Okinawa
Taking place amid China’s growing military presence in the Indo-Pacific region, the drill was aimed at strengthening the two countries’ response capabilities for the urgent…
US President Trump orders probe on lumber imports, could target Korean kitchen cabinets
According to the Korea International Trade Association, South Korea's furniture exports to the US were tallied at $30 million last year.