The G7, representing around 40% of the world's GDP, could be the most effective challenger to China's hegemony on multiple issues, including economic coercion.
As Xi Jinping consolidates his power and lays the groundwork for regional domination, the US seems intent on simply talking things out — much to Xi's...
NHK's new asadora features jazz singer/actress Shizuko Kasagi (Shuri Mizutani) and songwriter Ryōichi Hattori (Tsuyoshi Kusanagi). Now here's the backstory.
The IMEC corridor will secure regional supply chains, increase trade accessibility, and allow more emphasis on environmental and social issues, say members.
Control of Hambantota Port in Sri Lanka would provide military advantages, including vital logistics support for China's naval deployments in the Indian Ocean.
Albanian PM Edi Rama put Ukraine in perspective at the UN, telling the Russian foreign minister "You stop the war and President Zelenskyy won't take the...
Prime Minister Kishida announces funding for a new "Japan Chair for Nuclear Disarmament" and calls for more international cooperation on global problems.
Despite outwardly promoting atheism, there are reasons to think Xi Jinping is superstitious and that his belief in ancient prophecies may be behind the purges.
India aims to achieve developed country status by 2047, with a massive population surpassing China's. But what hurdles stand in the way of its awakening?
From the Brave Blossoms to Shohei Ohtani, Japanese sports teams and their fun-loving, always impeccably tidy fans create a huge amount of goodwill.
The 2023 Praemium Imperiale Awards recognize excellence in fine and performing arts and archtecture, much like the Nobel Prize recognizes the sciences.
India — which may be about to change its name to Bharat — is friendly to Japan. But can it be a trusted partner given its...