Philippines and Japan on verge of key defence pact

The irrelevance of Biden’s senility

An old saying warns that we are better off knowing neither the process by which our dinner is made nor the process by which we are governed. That bon mot seems first to have been printed in 1798, ascribed to Nicolas Chamfort, the witty noble-born secretary of the Jacobin Club

West African bloc says it risks disintegration if junta-led states leave

After Covid and Olympics, Tokyo’s first female governor set for third term

Renho Saito, who was expected to be Yuriko Koike's closest rival, places third in the race.

Risk migrates to Europe from Asia

Subscribe now for access at a special price of only $99/year. Risk migrates to Europe from Asia David P. Goldman writes that European political risk is rising, with gains by the National Rally in France and the AfD in Germany increasing uncertainty and volatility in European

Sri Lanka pilgrims flee as elephant runs amok

'Miracles' and hope: Stampede spotlights India's craze for godmen

PNG minister charged with assault in Australia

Jimmy Maladina says he is cooperating with police following reports of domestic assault.

Eight dead, two million affected by Bangladesh floods