US Army reluctant to launch dedicated Drone Corps
US lawmakers have proposed a dedicated US Army Drone Corps to revolutionize military strategy and counter evolving threats, according to multiplemedia outlets.
Asian news from Ukraine
Why Putin seems stronger now than a year ago
Vladimir Putin appears far stronger now than he did at any other time since Russia launched a full-scale invasion into Ukrainian territory in February 2022.
Attack Russian territory with Western weapons?
Military experts believe that the US policy prohibiting Ukraine from using American weaponry to attack targets inside Russia is giving the invader an important advantage as it develops its recent offensive in the northern Kharkiv region.
Yellen cites China overproduction as G7 ministers meeting opens
STRESA, Italy -- As Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors meet in Italy from Thursday, a major topic is the fragmentation of world trade, a problem that U.S. and Europe blame partly on overproduction in China.
A Eurasian bloc in the making
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Norway, Ireland and Spain to recognize Palestinian statehood
Norway, Ireland and Spain will recognize an independent Palestinian state, the three countries' prime ministers said Wednesday, in the hope of bringing about a peaceful resolution to a conflict that has raged for more than 75 years.
Singapore's new PM Lawrence Wong is up against fierce headwinds
Lawrence Wong has become Singapore's fourth prime minister. In the city-state's first change at the top in 20 years, the former deputy prime minister succeeded Lee Hsien Loong, who demonstrated strong leadership and international influence.
Transcript: Top Japan currency diplomat speaks with Nikkei
TOKYO -- As the U.S. prepares fresh tariffs on Chinese products, Japan's top currency diplomat voiced concern about economic fragmentation "for geopolitical reasons" ahead of a meeting of senior Group of Seven finance officials this week.