China should look back in history when it comes to chastising Japan, others about aggression
But Japan is not the only perpetrator of historical aggression in the region.
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Germany to slash military aid budget in blow to Ukraine
Germany is set to significantly reduce funds dedicated to strengthening partner states in the areas of security, defense and stabilization — a section of its budget which has typically included support for Ukraine, a draft of the country's 2025 budget shows.
US Treasury sanctions Sierra Leone man for allegedly smuggling migrants into the United States
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Thursday on a man from Sierra Leone for allegedly smuggling thousands of migrants from Asia and Africa into the United States.
Same-Sex Couples in South Korea Win Landmark Rights Ruling
In a landmark ruling for gay rights in South Korea on Thursday, the country’s Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples qualify for the national health insurance’s dependent coverage, a decision that rights activists hoped could pave the way for legalizing same-sex marriage in the country.
Indonesia to launch nickel, tin online tracking next week
JAKARTA (Reuters) -- Indonesia will launch an online tracking system next week for nickel and tin shipments to increase government revenue and improve mining governance, a deputy coordinating minister said on Thursday.
Rare earths in the red and an overhaul for AI infrastructure
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Jokowi appoints Prabowo's nephew as Indonesia vice finance minister
JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo on Thursday appointed a nephew of Defense Minister and President-elect Prabowo Subianto as a vice finance minister of Indonesia, suggesting the growing influence of the Prabowo family in the country's next government.
BYD sets sights on aggressive expansion in Vietnam
HANOI (Reuters) -- Chinese electric vehicle group BYD on Thursday outlined plans to aggressively expand its dealership network in Vietnam as it opens its first stores in the country this week, posing a formidable challenge to local rival VinFast.