While pursuing cost-effective security engagement in fragile states, the United States should consider NATO’s mission in Iraq for a model.
Iraq divided over future of pro-Iran armed alliance
A bill in Iraq that would further formalize the role — and perhaps, the autonomy — of a powerful coalition of pro-Iran former paramilitaries has sparked a heated debate, fanned in part by U.S.
Malaysia minister to seek clarity from Myanmar on election, state media reports
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan will seek details from Myanmar’s military leadership about a planned election when he leads a four-nation delegation to the war-torn …
Japan issues update on population “emergency”
The country’s total fertility rate fell to 1.15 in 2024 from 1.2 the previous year, despite extensive local and central government incentives.
Japan’s Best Food Destination Is Less Than 2 Hours From Tokyo—and It Has a Cat Island, Samurai History, and Bubbling Mountain Hot Springs
The Miyagi prefecture town of Kesennuma is one of Japan’s biggest fishing ports, making its seafood market a must-visit. After watching the catch of the day come in, head to the neighboring Umi no Ichi food and shopping hall to grab a bowl of sea-to-table kaisendon: slices of sashimi, jewel-like roe, and other oceanic delights atop a bed of rice.
From policy to practice: The missing link in Bangladesh’s industrial transformation
Despite its ambitious vision and meticulously crafted action plan, Bangladesh’s National Industrial Policy 2022 struggles with poor implementation, weak coordination and mismatched fiscal priorities,
Tariff math favours Bangladesh in shifting US trade landscape
When US President Donald J. Trump burst back onto the global trade stage, he brought with him a term that’s now rattling old-school trade economists: reciprocal tariff.
Ahead of army chief Munir’s visit, Pakistan says it welcomes any US help in resolving Kashmir issue
Pakistan welcomes US or any country’s mediation to resolve the Kashmir dispute, ahead of Army chief Asim Munir’s US visit. India rejects third-party involvement, citing the Simla Agreement.
Ireland beat Pakistan in second T20 to win series
Ireland finish strongly to clinch the three-match Twenty20 international series against Pakistan with a four-wicket victory at Clontarf Cricket Club in Dublin.
Inflation Data, China Tariff Deadline: What to Watch in the Coming Week
Much of the world received their latest tariff rates from President Trump this week, but next week brings another key deadline—for the extension of the U.S. trade truce with China. Earnings are coming …