Japan, America’s closest ally in Asia, has been trying to send a message to U.S. presidential hopeful Donald Trump: don’t try to strike any deal with China that could upend years of collective efforts …
Navigating New Horizons: Uzbekistan’s Role in Global Connectivity
The EU and Central Asia have a critical opportunity to strengthen their collaboration in the face of evolving geopolitical challenges affecting global trade routes.
Biden taps official who left US allies stranded in Afghanistan for Iraq envoy gig: ‘Blood on their hands’
President Biden is seeking to elevate an official who was tasked with helping to protect US allies in Afghanistan during the run-up to the deadly withdrawal in August 2021.
The Taliban vowed to cut ties with al Qaeda, but the terror group appears to be growing in Afghanistan
A report compiled for the U.N. Security Council says the Taliban has allowed al Qaeda to continue posing “a threat in the region and potentially beyond.” …
US Exploring Consular Return to Afghanistan Without Recognizing Taliban Rule
“With the Taliban, we advocate for consular access, transparency and accountability for Americans; we also support the work of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to obtain the release …
Afghanistan withdrawal caused ‘doom loop’ for caseworkers, report says
Calls for help flooded congressional offices during that period in 2021, according to a new report from POPVOX Foundation.
Air Force resumes some flight ops in South Korea after F-16 crash
The pilot in Wednesday’s F-16 crash off the coast of South Korea is in “good condition,” 7th Air Force Commander Lt. Gen. David Iverson said Thursday.
AFC Asian Cup: Saudi Arabia boss Mancini sorry for walking off as South Korea won penalty shoot-out
Saudi Arabia manager Roberto Mancini says he left before Hwang Hee-chan’s winning kick in penalty shoot-out because he thought game was already over.
3 years on from coup, economic sanctions look unlikely to push Myanmar back to democracy
Economic proscriptions by the US and EU are hampered by lack of support among Myanmar’s major trading partners in the region.
Fatigue sets in for Japan earthquake survivors facing long road to recovery
Moments after a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck western Japan on New Year’s Day, Yoshimi Tomita was trapped in the dark under the roof of her collapsed house, feeling the sharp edges of protruding nails.