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Nepal Forces Tibetan Studies Conference Out of Kathmandu After Chinese Objection Nepal government moves major Tibetan studies conference from Kathmandu after China objected, raising fresh concerns about academic freedom and …

China-Japan tensions escalate after Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks provoke Beijing rebuke China-Japan tensions deepen as Tokyo’s remarks on Taiwan by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi draw sharp criticism from Beijing, heightening …

China’s rare earths exports to Japan halve in Jan–Jun as U.S. shipments drop nearly 30% China’s rare earths exports to Japan fell by about half in January–June, while shipments to …

Min Aung Hlaing visit to Thailand raises regional legitimacy questions Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing’s visit to Thailand on August 6, 2026, seeks regional recognition as the National Unity Government …

ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila stresses unity as major-power tensions rise ASEAN foreign ministers meeting in Manila on July 21, 2026 called for regional unity as diplomats sought common …

UN secretary-general selection enters decisive phase as Latin America candidates and global figures vie for top post As United Nations Secretary-General selection gains momentum, member states and advisers are preparing …

China Steps Up Pressure in South China Sea, Expands Fiery Cross Reef Facilities near Philippines China has intensified pressure in the South China Sea, expanding facilities at Fiery Cross Reef …

Taiwan tensions escalate as Beijing widens maritime and political pressure China’s stepped-up maritime, diplomatic and legal measures are squeezing Taipei’s strategic options, observers say, as Taiwan tensions deepen across the …

Vietnam economy growth accelerates as Q2 GDP rises 8.39%, raising pressure to meet 10% annual target Vietnam economy growth accelerates as GDP rose 8.39% in Q2 2026, with first-half expansion …