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South Korea calls Russia ‘strategic partner’ in bid to maintain ties amid Ukraine tensions
Analysts say South Korea is driven by a pragmatic calculus that prioritises preserving its diplomatic rapport with Russia, given Moscow’s critical role in the security landscape of the Korean peninsula, which shares a border with Russia’s far eastern region.
Indonesia’s massive metals build-out is felling the forest for batteries
LELILEF SAWAI, Indonesia (AP) — On a steep trek up to his forest farm on the Indonesian island of Halmahera, Librek Loha let out a cry of dismay. “Aduuuuh,” he said, his voice trailing off.
Western concerns about SCO ambitions must be allayed. Kazakhstan can help
As the SCO aims to play a larger role in global affairs, questions will arise about its ability to coexist peacefully with Western structures and countries, especially with the SCO chairmanship passing to China, a nation increasingly at odds with the West. As a country that has built good relations with both China and the West, Kazakhstan’s role within the SCO will be essential in addressing these concerns.
Apollo CEO says investors will capture more of the lending market
TOKYO -- Apollo Global Management made its name as an investor in the bare-knuckle world of private equity but has shifted its focus to private credit over the last decade.
U.S. approaches Indonesia to join Mineral Security Partnership
JAKARTA (Reuters) -- The U.S. has approached Indonesia about joining a multinational partnership to boost the Southeast Asian nation's environmental standards as the two countries discuss a critical minerals deal, a senior U.S. official said on Monday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
DALLAS (AP) — With around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott on Sunday said he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the area as well as answers about its preparations for upcoming storms.
Why Japan is the envy of Australia’s desperate housing planners
The scale of the challenge facing Starmer is daunting. Britain is one of several large economies in the developed world where the number of homes per capita has barely changed since 2000. However, according to data compiled by the Grattan Institute, Australia is in an even worse position, having experienced the second-biggest decline in housing stock per person aged over 20 since the turn of the millennium.