Japan's Nuclear Shift: A Response to Global Energy Crises
Amid ongoing global conflicts impacting gas supplies, Japan is increasingly turning to nuclear energy as a strategic alternative to address its energy shortages.
Concerns Rise as Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Offshore Mining Leases Without Indigenous Input
The Trump administration is hastening the process for offshore mining lease sales in Pacific waters, prompting significant concerns regarding the absence of consultation with Indigenous communities.
Modi's Women's Quota Proposal in Parliament Fails to Pass
The recent proposal to implement a 33% women's quota in India's parliament was rejected, with opposition parties alleging it would primarily benefit the ruling government.
India Begins World's Largest Census Amidst Population Growth
India, with a population of approximately 1.4 billion, has initiated the first phase of its extensive census, engaging over three million officials in the process.
Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says
Strategic angle: Kabul reports positive outcomes from recent discussions aimed at reducing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
India news: Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality
Strategic angle: India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction.
Kia Has Never Built A Real Sports Car, Except For The One Time It Literally Did
Strategic angle: The Kia Vigato was a front-wheel-drive Lotus Elan sold only in Japan, and one just hit the auction block
Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings
Strategic angle: The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.
North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South
Strategic angle: Seoul's spy service says the North Korean leader's "most beloved" daughter is increasingly seen as a likely successor. Officials say her appearances at military events are meant to normalize the idea of a female heir.
Senators Are So Scared Of Chinese EVs In The U.S. They're Crying To Trump About Them
Strategic angle: Democrats in the Senate are so worried about Chinese EVs being built in the U.S. that they're begging Trump to stop it from happening.
Remembering Vietnam’s Worst Environmental Disaster – and the Ongoing Cover-up
Strategic angle: It’s bad enough that the company at fault considers the issue closed, but the Vietnamese government has effectively sided with a foreign corporation – and arrested those who dared to protest.
Vietnam War Redux?
Strategic angle: In an echo of history, Iran hints at a war of attrition with the U.S. and its allies.
'We Have No Chance Against This': Honda Reacts To China's Supplier Strength
Strategic angle: Honda’s CEO delivered this stark verdict after touring an auto supplier factory in Shanghai.
India’s 59-Year Maoist Insurgency Collapses
Strategic angle: The government appears to have met its March 31, 2026, deadline for ending the Maoist insurgency. But it is too early to celebrate.
Briefing: South Korea's president regrets 'reckless' drones sent into the North
Strategic angle: President Lee Jae Myung expresses regret over the government's involvement in drone incidents with North Korea.
How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil - Reuters
Strategic angle: How one factory in China learned to live with Trump, tariffs and turmoil Reuters
Briefing: Honda Went To China, Saw The Future, And Reached Back To The 1960s
Strategic angle: A 1960s engineering philosophy built the Civic and the CVCC engine, and Honda is betting it can do the same against BYD.
Briefing: Nissan’s American Murano Gets Slammed Before It Even Reaches Japan
Strategic angle: Kuhl Racing is planning a street-focused build for the new Murano before its first Japanese delivery.
Briefing: Bilby boom: breeding trial to reintroduce species to Mallee Cliffs national park shows signs of success
Strategic angle: Fifty ‘founder’ bilbies were released in fenced breeding area in 2019 with the aim of establishing first wild population there in a century.
Briefing: In Japan and South Korea, Macron advocates for a 'third way'
Strategic angle: The French president called for the creation of a 'coalition of independents' committed to a 'third way' set apart from both China and the United States.