India and Japan on Tuesday firmed up a fresh set of development financing agreements worth nearly ¥276 billion (about $1.7 billion), with funds earmarked for metro rail expansion in two …
East Asia
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China Leads Medal Table as Oksana Masters Wins Third Gold at Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readChina continued to lead the medal standings at the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, while the United States’ Oksana Masters added another gold medal to her remarkable career by …
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India Tweaks China Investment Curbs but Core Press Note 3 Framework Remains Intact
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readNearly six years after India imposed sweeping curbs on investments from neighboring countries, the government has introduced a limited relaxation to its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules, offering modest relief …
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The widening confrontation between Israel, the United States and Iran has plunged the Middle East into a moment of dangerous uncertainty. Airstrikes, retaliatory missile attacks and the apparent unraveling of …
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China Leads Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics Medal Table as Canada’s Natalie Wilkie Claims First Gold
by Prabhjot Singh 3 minutes readChina surged to the top of the medal standings at the Milano Cortina Winter Paralympics on Sunday, increasing its tally to 16 medals, including eight gold. Canada also celebrated a …
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Netflix Unveils Trailer of Made In Korea, A Cross‑Cultural Coming‑Of‑Age Story of Courage and Self‑Discovery
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readSometimes, the dream you chase is only the beginning of the story. Netflix has unveiled the trailer of Made In Korea, giving audiences a moving, intimate first look at Shenba’s …
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U.S.-India Insight: Indian States’ China+1 Strategy: Aim Lower to Go Bigger
by Richard M. Rossow, CSIS 4 minutes readState governments have critical roles to play in helping India build a better business environment. In 2025, most state policies focus on specific sectors like electronics or data centers. In rarer cases, reforms are more …
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Opinion: Japan Faces Pressure From China
by Sridhar Krishnaswami 5 minutes readThe whole world is watching nervously at the Middle East, where the Trump administration is flexing its muscles over a nuclear deal that should be to the satisfaction of Washington. …
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Canada Climbs to 11th in Milano Cortina 2026 Medal Standings After Short Track Gold and Dramatic Hockey Win
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readCanada delivered one of its most successful days at the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026, securing medals in short track speed skating and advancing in men’s ice hockey to …
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Experts at Capitol Hill Hearing Underscore India’s Importance in Staying Ahead of China in the Indo-Pacific
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 6 minutes readOn February 17, the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing on “India, China, and the Balance of Power in the Indo-Pacific,” at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, …