India walks a diplomatic tightrope, making friends with Ukraine while ally Russia watches on
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine on Friday is likely to be closely watched by New Delhi's long-standing ally, Russia.
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Australia must stand up to US and UK pressure over Aukus
Australia could persuade its Anglo-American allies to take a more rational approach to Hong Kong and mainland China in the interests of global peace and stability. Instead, the Australian political elite, seemingly in thrall to the United States, continues to fuel tensions with China. This positions the remote island nation as a potential pariah in its region.
Japan Tobacco sets sights on e-cigarette push with U.S. Vector deal
TOKYO -- Japan Tobacco aims to secure more cash to invest in e-cigarettes and other heated tobacco products with its $2.4 billion acquisition of U.S.-based Vector Group, in a bid to catch up to global rivals in the rapidly growing field.
Daikin, Panasonic invest in cooling European heat pump market
TOKYO -- The market for energy-saving heat pumps in Europe is slowing as countries cut subsidies, but Japanese manufacturers like Daikin and Panasonic Holdings have bet big on their spread and are continuing to invest, anticipating medium- to long-term growth.
Putin meets China’s No. 2 as Moscow-Beijing relations deepen
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Chinese premier Li Qiang Wednesday, hailing growing trade relations as Moscow becomes increasingly dependent on Beijing for political and economic support.
Why the latest mpox outbreak is raising alarm among health experts
An escalating mpox outbreak is causing alarm among some health experts, who warn that the latest strain of the virus could be more fast-spreading and deadly than an early 2022 outbreak.
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley calls for more international support for Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — The former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, on Wednesday called for more international backing for Taiwan and a coordinated pushback against China’s claims over the self-ruled democracy.
Japan, Indonesia, others agree to build sustainable fuel supply chain
JAKARTA -- Japan, Australia and nine Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia will cooperate in establishing an Asian supply chain geared toward expanding the use of sustainable fuel, their ministers agreed at a meeting in Jakarta on Wednesday.