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 …
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Business
Japanese asset managers raise vote thresholds, demand higher ROE, limit strategic holdings
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiReturn on equity becomes focal point as Japanese asset managers tighten voting standards Japanese asset managers and trust banks raise return on equity standards and press firms to cut strategic …
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Business
Australia and Solomon Islands agree to comprehensive strategic treaty strengthening Pacific security
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia-Solomon Islands strategic treaty talks launched in Canberra as Honiara signals reset Australia and Solomon Islands begin talks on a comprehensive strategic treaty in Canberra on June 3, 2026, to …
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Khamenei Declares Turning Point in Strait of Hormuz after U.S. "Failure" Khamenei says the strategic balance around the Strait of Hormuz has shifted, calling recent events a turning point after …
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Technology
UAE withdraws from OPEC and OPEC+ in strategic break with Saudi Arabia
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaUAE quits OPEC and OPEC+: Abu Dhabi’s exit exposes Gulf rift UAE quits OPEC and OPEC+: Abu Dhabi’s exit exposes a widening rift with Saudi Arabia, reshaping oil governance and …