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China's Info Control Hinders Tibet Flood Aid
Hundreds are missing, including Americans, after floods and landslides hit Tibet and Nepal. The Chinese Communist Party's restrictions on access for...
Kazakh Parliament Elects Dadebay as Chair
Kazakhstan's new parliament elected Aibek Dadebay, the leader of the pro-presidential Adilet party, as its speaker on August 28.
Punjab government delays Justice Mishra's HC
The Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab government has not yet responded to the Supreme Court collegium's recommendation to appoint Justice Ashwani Kumar...
Supreme Court refuses to ban CJP September 5
The Supreme Court declined to prohibit a protest march planned by the Cockroach Janata Party for September 5, stating it expects all parties to act
Japan's Updated FOIP Initiative Focuses on
Japan's updated 2026 Indo-Pacific plan shifts from philosophy to practical cooperation with ASEAN on maritime security, critical minerals, and energy...
Japan's North Korea Diplomacy Stalled by
Japan's inability to hold summit-level talks with North Korea for over two decades is rooted in the unresolved abduction issue and a bureaucratic...
CJP Founder Says BJP Should Heed RSS Chief
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke stated the BJP should listen to RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, arguing the ruling party believes it has grown...
Japan's Muted Reaction to U.S.-South Korea
Japan has given a muted public response to the U.S. decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea, but analysts see the move...
BJP Gen Z outreach meet urges 'youth' focus
A BJP brainstorming session on engaging young voters concluded the cohort is not homogenous, suggesting the party use the term 'youth' and avoid...
Japan Faces AI-Driven Chinese Disinformation
Japan’s Ministry of Defense released its 2026 Defense White Paper, highlighting Chinese AI-powered information operations targeting Japanese society...
Japan Proposes IP Safeguards for AI Training
Japan’s Cabinet Office has drafted a new Principle-Code to guide generative-AI firms on intellectual-property protection, transparency, and...
Japan Seeks to Become Indonesia's Primary Strategic Partner
Japan is increasing its efforts to become Indonesia's primary strategic partner in the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on defense, energy, and...
Putin's Visit to Disputed Island Escalates Japan-Russia Tensions
Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup Island has further strained relations between Japan and Russia, with both sides trading barbs over...
US ICC Sanctions Pose a Test for Japan
The US sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) President Akane Tomoko pose a significant challenge for Japan, which has been a strong...
India-Japan Defense Technology Cooperation Hinges on Industrial Endurance
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro's visit to India highlights the importance of industrial endurance in defense technology cooperation...
Japan's Defense Enhancements: A Strategic Response to Regional Challenges
Japan's efforts to strengthen its Self-Defense Forces are driven by regional security concerns, particularly China's military buildup and North...
Xi Jinping Reframes Jiang Zemin’s Legacy to Align with ‘New Era’ Ideology
In a speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of Jiang Zemin’s birth, Xi Jinping recast the former leader’s tenure as a foundational period for...
Allies' Military AI Systems Face Interoperability Challenges
As militaries around the world adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the question of interoperability between different AI systems has become a...
Kim Min-seok Wins Democratic Party Chair in Ranked-Choice Runoff
Former Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has been elected as the leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) in a ranked-choice runoff, defeating outgoing...
Kazakhstan's Kurultai Election Looms: Old Wine in a New Bottle?
Kazakhstan is set to hold its first Kurultai election on August 23, replacing its previous bicameral parliament with a unicameral body. The election...
China Normalizes Presence in Waters East of Taiwan Amid Boundary Negotiations
China is normalizing its law enforcement presence in the waters east of Taiwan, following the announcement of boundary negotiations between Japan and...
Taiwan Protests Indonesia's Naval Exercise with China in its Exclusive Economic Zone
Taiwan has called on Indonesia to clarify its participation in a joint naval exercise with China in waters east of Taiwan, which took place in...