PM Modi’s visit to Japan comes at the right moment to recalibrate a relationship long described as “natural” but left underutilised. We must free it from the warm and fuzzy comfort of nostalgia
Aso, who is in Taipei, did not specify China as the aggressor but emphasised the importance for Japan, as a neighbor of Taiwan, and other countries upholding the international order.
Modi also spoke to his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida about the G20 Summit to be hosted by New Delhi later this year. This is Kishida's 2nd India visit as Japan's PM.
The graduation is meant to bolster the legacy and legitimacy of Sheikh Hasina's Awami League, even as the real-world preparedness lagged behind the glossy narrative.
Possible improvements in US-India trade ties and a lower tariff rate could ease pressure, but if that doesn’t eventuate, RBI may be forced to support the rupee further.
In largest overhaul of military command in 5 decades, Field Marshal Asim Munir set to assume post of Chief of Defence Forces tomorrow, as Army claims primacy in Pakistan armed forces.
It is a brilliant, reasonably priced, and mostly homemade aircraft with a stellar safety record; only two crashes in 24 years since its first flight. But its crash is a moment of introspection.
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