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On April 30, Solomon Islands’ pro-Beijing Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare announced his decision to step away as head of state following two inconclusive elections to select a new leader. The decision comes amid heightened concerns over Beijing’s increased influence in the strategically vital Indo-Pacific. The outcome of these shifts could
Japan and Australia Commit to Strengthen Military Cooperation in Asia-Pacific
Japan and Australia's foreign and defence ministers vowed to deepen their countries' defence cooperation...
South Korea’s Yoon Warns of Unprecedented Response to North Korea Nuclear Test, Calls on China to do
By Soyoung Kim, Jack Kim, and Josh Smith SEOUL - South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol warned of an...
Victoria Government Cancels License Plates Protesting Premier
A government agency in Australia’s Victoria State has canceled a man’s license plates because they protest...
New Zealand Court Rules Voting Age of 18 is Discriminatory
By Lucy Craymer WELLINGTON - New Zealand's highest court ruled on Monday that the country's current...
Iran Protests Akin to Revolt, Regime Not Yet in Danger – Israeli Spy Chief
Israel's military intelligence chief said on Monday (November 21) that protests rocking Iran were beginning...
Kim Jong Un Oversees Latest North Korean Nuclear Missile Test, Brings Daughter to Launch Site
North Korea tested its new Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on Friday, Nov. 18, sending...
Japan’s inflation hits 40-year high as BOJ sticks to easy policy
By Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO - Japan's core consumer inflation accelerated to a 40-year high in October...
The Dunhuang Caves: An Earthly Glimpse Into Otherworldly Realms
In China’s northwest, on the edge of the Gobi Desert, lies a town that was once a blessed stopover for...
Dollar Advances Ahead of Inflation Data As Cryptocurrencies Crumble
SINGAPORE — The dollar regained its footing on Wednesday, Nov. 9 ahead of key U.S. inflation data due...