It is sometimes difficult to believe what is in front. And that is what could have been the feeling of Japan’s Sanae Takaichi seeing the Liberal Democratic Party and her …
East Asia
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Japan Breaks European Dominance as Switzerland Shines on Day 3 of Milano Cortina 2026
by Prabhjot Singh 2 minutes readJapan provided a notable break from European dominance on Day 3 of the Milano Cortina Olympic Games. Of the five gold medals decided, four went to European nations, with Japan’s …
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Italy, Japan, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland Claim Early Golds as Milano-Cortina Winter Games Open
by Prabhjot Singh 4 minutes readThe host nation Italy was among the early gold medal winners on the opening day of competition at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games on Saturday, joined by Japan, Norway, Sweden, …
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Turkey’s Growing Engagement in Bangladesh Adds a New Layer to South Asia’s Strategic Balancing
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 4 minutes readTurkey’s quiet but accelerating outreach to Bangladesh is no longer a bilateral curiosity. It is emerging as a new variable in South Asia’s already crowded strategic equation. As Dhaka explores …
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Milano-Cortina 2026 Opens with Dual Cauldrons, Historic Venues, and a Global Call for Respect
by Prabhjot Singh 5 minutes readEach edition of the Olympic Games seeks to distinguish itself from those before it. Continuing that tradition, the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games opened with a striking first as two …
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U.S. FORGE Initiative Targets China’s Critical Minerals Dominance, India Joins Bloc
by Anand Patelby Anand Patel 5 minutes readThe United States announced on Wednesday the launch of the Forum on Resource, Geostrategic Engagement (FORGE), a new trade bloc aimed at reducing China’s grip on critical minerals by partnering …
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Bangladesh’s 2026 Election and the Geopolitics of a Likely Hung Parliament
by Shahidul Alam Swapan 5 minutes readAs Bangladesh moves toward its next general election, expected to take place on February 12, the prospect of a hung parliament is no longer a peripheral concern but a central …
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External Affairs Minister Jaishankar to Visit U.S. for Critical Minerals Ministerial
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readExternal Affairs Minister of India S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from February 2 to 4, 2026, to participate in the Critical Minerals Ministerial convened by U.S. Secretary of …
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IMF Country Focus: Business Growth and Innovation Can Boost India’s Productivity
by Harald Finger and Nujin Suphaphiphat 4 minutes readIndia’s productivity growth over the past two decades has been impressive, reflecting rapid expansion in high-value services, gradual efficiency-enhancing reforms, and scale advantages from a large domestic market. That said, …
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Air India Resumes Non-Stop Delhi–Shanghai Flights After Six-Year Hiatus
by SAH Staff Reporter 1 minutes readAir India has resumed its non-stop service between Delhi and Shanghai after a gap of nearly six years. The inaugural ceremony for the restored Delhi–Shanghai flight was held at Pudong …