Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after a series of poor regional election results, with senior figures in the party calling for changes to its
The United States and Japan have unveiled the first three industrial projects financed under a $550 billion trade and investment deal signed last year, signaling the start of a major strategic partnership.
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A new United Nations report has issued a stark warning for Asia and the Pacific: at the current pace, 88% of the region’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets are on track to
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China’s relentless anti-corruption drive has entered a new and more personal phase, widening scrutiny beyond officials themselves to examine where their children live, study, and build their futures. In a shift that
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China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has been urged to overhaul how English is taught in its military academies, after senior lecturers warned that current training leaves personnel ill-prepared to communicate on the
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South Korea’s Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Wednesday that three civilians had flown drones into North Korea on four separate occasions between September and January, incidents he warned had seriously damaged already
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Sara Duterte announced on Wednesday that she will run for president of Philippines in 2028, launching an early bid that intensifies her bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.. Speaking at a
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The International Monetary Fund has warned Japan against cutting its consumption tax, cautioning that the move could weaken fiscal stability at a time when borrowing costs on the country’s vast public debt
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On the eve of the Lunar New Year, as families across China gathered around steaming plates of dumplings, the country’s most beloved television tradition unfolded with an unusual edge. The Spring Festival
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Chinese exports are behaving less like a stream blocked by tariffs and more like a river finding new channels. A recent study by the European Central Bank reveals that while the United
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Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat on Wednesday sharply criticized the United States and China, alleging that both nations seek to eliminate those who obstruct their rise to power. Speaking at
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An embarrassing mix-up involving a robotic dog at one of India’s most prominent technology gatherings has ignited controversy, highlighting the intense pressure nations face to demonstrate homegrown innovation in an era defined
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by Our Correspondent in Doha Iran is reportedly preparing for a potential war with the United States and Israel, after concluding that fundamental differences in nuclear negotiations are too wide to bridge,
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Maithri Wickremesinghe, wife of former Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department on February 20, the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court was
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Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, declared that the party’s longstanding opposition to India has come to an end, signaling a complete reversal in policy. Speaking during a discussion
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Trump recently signed tariff agreements with India and Bangladesh. Under the new agreements, the tariff imposed on Bangladesh was reduced to 19%, while the tariff imposed on India was reduced to 18%.
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