Modi’s visit to Tokyo this week has pushed India–Japan defense cooperation into a new era. At the heart of the trip lies the decision to update the Declaration on Security Cooperation—a pact first signed in…
When the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) unveiled its new “Africa hometowns” initiative earlier this month, the aim appeared straightforward and hopeful: link Japanese regional cities with African nations through cultural exchange, business cooperation, and…
On September 12, 2025, the U.N. General Assembly adopted a nonbinding resolution known as the New York Declaration, overwhelmingly supporting a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict. The vote tally was 142 in favor, 10…
The Incident Around 23 drones of Russian origin entered Polish airspace between ~11:30 p.m. on 9 September and ~6:45 a.m. on 10 September, local time (CEST). Of these, at least 19 airspace violations are confirmed;…
When Trump took the stage during Climate Week in New York City, the world was bracing for blunt words. Few, however, expected just how explosive they would be. With the eyes of environmental leaders, scientists,…
People wearing face masks cross a street in Tokyo on January 27, 2023.
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A new wave of influenza is sweeping across Asia — and it’s rewriting the rules of what we thought we knew about the flu. Across Japan, India, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond, doctors are seeing alarming…
When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung stepped into the summit room in Tokyo, the scene carried profound symbolism. After 17 years of silence in joint declarations, the two countries…
At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, 2025, Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled an ambitious vision for global governance. His proposal centered on empowering the Global…
Russia’s Missile Drills in the Sea of Japan Raise Alarm Across Asia Russia has carried out naval missile tests in the Sea of Japan, heightening concerns among neighboring countries wary of Moscow’s growing military assertiveness.…
