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Japan’s Takaichi Sparks Postwar Tension, Beijing Demands Retraction and Apology

The latest diplomatic tension between Japan and China has thrust the Taiwan issue back into the spotlight of East Asian geopolitics. The controversy erupted after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated in parliament that a possible Chinese attack or blockade on Taiwan could constitute a “survival-threatening situation,” a legal threshold

Trump’s Crony Diplomacy

While Trump’s quest for enrichment is undeniable, it would be simplistic to say that this is the only reason he

The Missing Ingredients for Peace in Palestine

The world has grown tired of helplessly watching violence and suffering in Palestine. The Trump ceasefire could be the first

Ukraine, Russia trade deadly strikes as negotiators hammer at deal

Ukraine and Russia counted casualties Tuesday after trading deadly overnight strikes, as negotiators scrambled to revise a framework to end

Japan seeks dialogue, China demands action: Tensions flare over Taiwan…

China and Japan have locked horns for decades, their relationship repeatedly strained by territorial disputes, historical grievances, and competing regional

The G20 Must Help Africa Escape the Financial Death Trap

US President Donald Trump may not be attending the first G20 summit to be held in Africa, but his tariffs

Trump Approves Russia-Ukraine Peace Plan

A US official said that President Donald Trump has approved a peace plan between Russia and Ukraine that has been

The Case for Taxing AI

It’s about ensuring that the rewards are shared and the risks managed in the public interest. The sooner we start

Let a Thousand AI Regimes Bloom

So, no: America isn’t deregulating AI. It is decentralizing its governance. This messier, noisier, more pluralistic path is an inherent

Bangladesh court sentences ousted ex-PM Hasina Sheikh to death

A Bangladesh court on Monday afternoon found ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina guilty of committing "crimes against humanity" during