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Tokyo picks a fight with its biggest trading partner

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Takaichi’s tough talk unravels trade ties and China diplomacy Scott Foster reports that Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks have triggered swift Chinese retaliation, from renewed

From today onwards, women in the EU symbolically work for free

“Women work easy jobs, that’s why they earn less.” “Women don’t want careers, they want to take care of children.” “Men are better leaders.” We’ve all heard these phrases. And while it’s true that some women do prioritise family over career, those who don’t still face barriers

Time for a US Missile Mutual Assurance Pact for Asia

In the shadow of Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, Europe is stirring from a long slumber on defense. On November 14, the United States approved a US$3.5 billion arms deal that will arm Germany with 173 Standard Missile-6 interceptors and 577 Standard Missile-2s, the largest

Extradite or not, India ought to end its Hasina dependency

India faces a critical and historic decision regarding Bangladesh’s request to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death in absentia by the country’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on October 17. Instead of refusing the request or providing