Asia
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Russia-Japan Monument Row Reopens World War II Fault Lines
On August 9, 1945, Soviet forces launched their offensive into Japanese-occupied Manchuria. On the very same day, the United States…
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Xi, Putin Reinforce China-Russia Ties At SCO Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Bishkek on Monday, August 31, Xinhua on the sidelines…
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Evergrande Founder Xu Jiayin Sentenced to Life in Prison
Xu Jiayin, once celebrated as China’s richest man, has been sentenced to life in prison, closing the criminal chapter on…
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Putin Visits Disputed Kuril Islands, Sparks Fierce Japan Protest
Russian President Vladimir Putin made a historic and strategic personal visit to the disputed Kuril Islands on Thursday, stepping foot…
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Kumamoto Quake Death Toll Hits 30, Tests Kyushu’s Tech Hub
Emergency rescue crews, police units, and Japan Self-Defense Forces intensified search-and-recovery operations across Kyushu following a powerful earthquake that struck…
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The Temple of Heaven Summit: Trump and Xi Seek a ‘Managed Superpower’ Future Amid Middle East Volatility
P resident Trump is scheduled to arrive in Beijing this Wednesday, May 14, 2026, for a high-stakes diplomatic mission that…
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The Yerevan Pivot: Armenia and EU Formalize Strategic Shift Amid Russian Security Vacuum
Y EREVAN, Armenia — In a historic realignment of power in the South Caucasus, the European Union and Armenia launched…
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Beijing Defies Washington: China Issues Historic “Blocking Order” Over Iranian Oil Sanctions
B EIJING – In a direct challenge to Washington’s financial reach, the Chinese government has issued a formal “blocking order”…
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The Malacca Dilemma: Is Hormuz a Blueprint for Maritime Blockade?
A new strategic logic is taking shape within global defense planning, one that places unprecedented emphasis on the control of…
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Xi Jinping and Taiwan Opposition Leader Cheng Li-wun Hold Historic Meeting Amid Unprecedented Naval Surge
BEIJING – In a high-stakes diplomatic encounter that has sent shockwaves through the Asia-Pacific region, Cheng Li-wun, the leader of…
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