Asia
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India’s education minister resigns in victory for Cockroach youth movement protests.
Student protests force a political turning point. India’s Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned after days of nationwide demonstrations led by the youth movement known as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP).…
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China’s durian imports from Thailand and Malaysia soar as glut pressures growers
A Massive Surge in Fruit Imports China’s durian imports rose 47 percent year on year in the first half of 2026. Consequently, this surge is driven by Southeast Asian exporters…
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La filial china de Volkswagen refuerza su apuesta por la conducción autónoma
La filial china de Volkswagen anunció que reforzará su apuesta por la conducción autónoma con el objetivo de competir de forma más efectiva en el mercado automovilístico más grande del…
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Trump softens tone on alleged China election meddling before Rubio-Wang talks
Diplomatic Talks in Manila U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on Wednesday. This highly anticipated meeting will take place on the…
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Chinese AI agent Qiushi Engine outperforms Anthropic’s Claude Code in autonomous research
A Breakthrough in Autonomous Science A Chinese artificial intelligence system has officially topped an international ranking for autonomous scientific research. The Zhejiang University-led Qiushi Engine recently pulled ahead of Anthropic’s…
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Why is China protesting about the nationalisation of British Steel?
The Chinese steel manufacturer Jingye Group is protesting the decision by the United Kingdom government to nationalize British Steel and its primary blast furnace plant in Scunthorpe.
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India’s Cockroach movement protesters show no sign of backing down
Thousands of demonstrators, spearheaded by a youth-led political group known as the Cockroach Janta Party. Have gathered in central Delhi to demand systemic education reforms, accountability for widespread exam paper…
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Hungary investigates deal with China’s BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there
Conflict of Interest and Investigation Hungary’s government announced a major investigation into a large foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD. This probe was triggered after former Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó…
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‘Made in EU’: How Europe plans to use China’s tech to pull level with its EV rival by 2028
Closing the Automotive Cost Gap European policymakers and industry insiders are increasingly optimistic about the future. Consequently, they believe European car brands could reach cost parity with Chinese electric vehicle…
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Tens of thousands of Cockroach party protesters defy police with Delhi march.
Thousands of Young People Protest in New Delhi. Tens of thousands of demonstrators, mainly students and Generation Z, marched through New Delhi despite an official ban on public gatherings. Although…
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U.S. Gas Prices Climb Above $4 as Iran Conflict Pushes Oil Markets Higher
Rising Fuel Costs Return Gasoline prices in the United States have risen above the $4-per-gallon mark once again as renewed tensions involving Iran disrupt global energy markets. According to AP…
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Rising number of Afghan girls being sold into child marriage.
Poverty and Taliban policies fuel child marriage. Child marriage is increasing rapidly in Afghanistan. According to the report, poverty and Taliban policies are reversing years of progress. As a result,…
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The United States Enters a New Phase in Its Strategy Toward Iran
Washington Shifts Its Focus The United States is entering a new phase in its approach toward Iran following months of military confrontation and diplomatic negotiations. According to The New York…
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La crisis alimentaria amenaza a 3,7 millones de niños en Afganistán.
La inseguridad alimentaria pone en riesgo a millones de niños. Un nuevo informe de UNICEF advierte que 3,7 millones de niños menores de cinco años en Afganistán enfrentan un alto…
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The Geography of Coercion: Russian Missile and Drone Campaigns in Ukraine
The Russian long-range missile and drone campaign in Ukraine operates as a highly geographic strategy of coercion. By deploying a calculated mix of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, glide bombs, and…
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India-UK trade deal comes into effect: What’s cheaper in each country now?
The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom has officially entered into force. Representing a major economic milestone that dramatically reduces tariffs on thousands of…
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Amazon’s Global Strategy Comes Unstuck in Southeast Asia’s Localized Market
A Costly Playbook Mismatch in a High-Growth Region The global expansion model of the world’s largest e-commerce corporation is facing a severe strategic reality check. According to an in-depth commercial…
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How Beijing proposes to solve South China Sea disputes 10 years after Hague ruling
The Anniversary and Regional Tensions A decade after the Hague’s South China Sea ruling, regional maritime tensions remain high. Beijing should continue engaging in good-faith diplomacy and explore international mediation.…
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China’s trade surges in first half of 2026, maintaining growth amid global tensions
A Massive Boom in Global Shipments China’s exports continued to grow robustly in June despite severe geopolitical headwinds. The country’s global exports rose by 27 percent year on year, reaching…
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The Taliban’s war on education: ‘Nobody talks about what is happening to the boys’
Universities face growing restrictions and loss of academic freedom. Five years after the Taliban returned to power, Afghan students describe a higher education system increasingly shaped by religious control and…
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China’s graduate glut: millions enter a job market with little use for them.
Record graduate numbers intensify competition for jobs. China is experiencing its largest graduating class on record, with 12.7 million university graduates in 2026, an increase of 480,000 compared with 2025.…
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Reviving communities home by home in Gaza.
Temporary housing offers displaced families a new beginning. After being displaced countless times since the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war in October 2023, 24-year-old Mayyada and her family have finally…
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Volkswagen Unveils Radical Structural Restructuring to Salvage Chinese Operations
A Bold Decentralization Move to Combat Regional Stagnation The internal organizational framework of Europe’s largest automotive manufacturer is undergoing an emergency transformation. According to an institutional corporate report by The…
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La demanda mundial de petróleo registra primera caída desde la pandemia de COVID-19, según la AIE
En: AsiaLa Agencia Internacional de la Energía (AIE) informó que la demanda mundial de petróleo registrará en 2026 su primera caída anual desde la pandemia de COVID-19, reflejando un cambio importante…
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Volkswagen Battles Market Share Contraction in China Amid EV Price War
A Historic Shift in Global Automotive Dominance The structural balance of power within the world’s largest automotive market is experiencing a profound realignment. According to an extensive commercial report by…
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Two Chinese Military Naval Pilots Killed During PLA Frontline Training Exercises
Fatalities In Frontline Training Two Chinese military naval pilots were tragically killed during frontline training exercises last month. Rare local government disclosures revealed the sudden deaths of these officers under…
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Kyrgyzstan advances education reforms by strengthening district-level support for schools and teachers.
A national assessment supports education reform. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, district education authorities, schools and development partners met in Bishkek to validate the findings of Kyrgyzstan’s first national…
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Dowry murders in India no longer spark public anger or debate, study finds.
Dowry-related deaths remain a persistent crisis. A new study reveals that dowry-related killings continue to claim thousands of women’s lives in India despite the practice being outlawed in 1961. In…
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China’s coastal tourist attractions urged to close as Super Typhoon Bavi looms
Preparations for Super Typhoon Bavi Super Typhoon Bavi is rapidly approaching China’s eastern coast. Forecasters expect this massive storm to make landfall between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Consequently, authorities…
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China dam collapses, cross-border railway halted as Typhoon Maysak slams Guangxi
Catastrophic Dam Breach and Evacuations A massive floodwater breach occurred at the Liulan Reservoir in southern China as Typhoon Maysak pounded the Guangxi region with exceptionally heavy rain. The sudden…