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China Naval Drills Near Japan Raise Tensions
China naval drills near Japan have rapidly escalated tensions across the Indo-Pacific region. In a move that surprised many observers, China deployed its two major aircraft carriers â the Shandong…
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Why the US Faces Another Government Shutdown
The United States is on the verge of another government shutdown if Congress fails to…
The Blame Game Behind the Government Shutdown
The current government shutdown has once again brought Washington to a standstill, with both parties…
NYC Building Collapse Sparks Safety Concerns
A partial NYC building collapse shook a public housing complex in the Bronx on Wednesday…
Trump National Guard Deployment Blocked in Portland by Judge
A federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administrationâs plan to send National Guard troops…
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Naga Community Calls for Repatriation of Ancestors’ Remains After Auction Shock
Last month, Ellen Konyak, a member of the Naga Forum for Reconciliation (NFR), was shocked to discover that the horned…
New Zealand’s Parliament Halted as M.P.s Perform Haka in Protest Over Controversial Treaty Bill
Following a haka in opposition against a contentious measure attempting to redefine the original Treaty of Waitangi with MÄori people,…
Silence and Focus: South Korea Pauses for Suneung as Students Brave the Toughest Test
Once more, a national silence has descended over South Korea as half a million kids sit down to face the…
Flight Cancellations and Safety Concerns as Volcanic Ash Disrupts Bali Travel
Dangerous ash clouds from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, an active volcano close to the Indonesian holiday island, have caused many big…
Squid Game Creator Hwang Dong-hyuk Reflects on Stress, Pay Struggles, and the Impact of Season 2
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, promptly corrected me when I asked about allegations that he lost many teeth…
The Human Cost of Myanmarâs Forced Conscription Amid Civil War
March saw Chaw Su's world destroyed when the military junta of Myanmar forcibly enlisted her husband to fight in the…
Japan’s Ruling Party Loses Parliamentary Majority, A Severe Judgment from Voters
With its majority in parliament lost for the first time since 2009, the coalition headed by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic…
Empowering Women Through Entrepreneurship is a Path to Economic Growth
According to a recent study, encouraging female entrepreneurship could significantly increase women's workforce involvement. Creating more opportunities for women would…