Japan's Nuclear Shift: A Response to Global Energy Crises
Amid ongoing global conflicts impacting gas supplies, Japan is increasingly turning to nuclear energy as a strategic alternative to address its energy shortages.
Editorial Staff Apr 18
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Concerns Rise as Trump Administration Fast-Tracks Offshore Mining Leases Without Indigenous Input
The Trump administration is hastening the process for offshore mining lease sales in Pacific waters, prompting significant concerns regarding the absence of consultation with Indigenous communities.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
Modi's Women's Quota Proposal in Parliament Fails to Pass
The recent proposal to implement a 33% women's quota in India's parliament was rejected, with opposition parties alleging it would primarily benefit the ruling government.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
India Begins World's Largest Census Amidst Population Growth
India, with a population of approximately 1.4 billion, has initiated the first phase of its extensive census, engaging over three million officials in the process.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
Nation Celebrates Safe Return of Escaped Wolf After Lengthy Search
After a nine-day search, the two-year-old wolf Neukgu has been safely returned to its zoo, alleviating safety concerns for both the animal and the public.
Editorial Staff Apr 17
Hyundai Is Now Charging Koreans A Monthly Fee To Put Pikachu On Their Kona’s Dashboard
The Korean market 2027 Hyundai Kona features Pokémon dashboard skins and a lower base price, but with added monthly fees.
Editorial Staff Apr 8
Afghanistan, Pakistan held 'useful' peace talks, Kabul says
Strategic angle: Kabul reports positive outcomes from recent discussions aimed at reducing tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
Geely’s Golden Brick Battery Charges Faster Than BYD, But Good Luck Finding A Plug For It
Strategic angle: Ultra-fast EV charging has broken out in China, but a major European brand is skeptical.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
Rich biodiversity found in Japan's deepest ocean trenches, including an unidentified 'mystery' species
Strategic angle: A new study reveals diverse life forms thriving nearly 10 kilometers below the ocean's surface in Japan's trenches.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
Why China has the edge in mining
Strategic angle: Exploring China's dominance in the global mining sector.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
India’s nuclear leap: Why its fast breeder reactor success matters
Strategic angle: Exploring the significance of India's advancements in nuclear technology.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
ASML shares fall after proposed U.S. export curbs target an already fragile China market
Strategic angle: Proposed U.S. restrictions would target ASML's deep ultraviolet (DUV) lithography machine, which Chinese companies have so far been able to access.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
India news: Nuclear reactor in Kalpakkam attains criticality
Strategic angle: India is advancing its civil nuclear program with its Fast Breeder Reactor at Kalpakkam now able to self-sustain a nuclear chain reaction.
Editorial Staff Apr 7
Kia Has Never Built A Real Sports Car, Except For The One Time It Literally Did
Strategic angle: The Kia Vigato was a front-wheel-drive Lotus Elan sold only in Japan, and one just hit the auction block
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Nine policemen sentenced to death in India over Covid custody killings
Strategic angle: The father and son died in jail after being arrested on suspicion of breaching Covid lockdown rules in 2020.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
North Korea: Kim's daughter now seen as likely heir — South
Strategic angle: Seoul's spy service says the North Korean leader's "most beloved" daughter is increasingly seen as a likely successor. Officials say her appearances at military events are meant to normalize the idea of a female heir.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Cars make way for bikes as Sydney commuters saddle up to circumvent ‘crazy’ fuel costs
Strategic angle: The shock of the oil crisis is playing out on Australian streets, where bike sales are up and cycle lanes are busier Track current petrol and diesel prices across Australia Get our breaking news email, free app or daily
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Senators Are So Scared Of Chinese EVs In The U.S. They're Crying To Trump About Them
Strategic angle: Democrats in the Senate are so worried about Chinese EVs being built in the U.S. that they're begging Trump to stop it from happening.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Remembering Vietnam’s Worst Environmental Disaster – and the Ongoing Cover-up
Strategic angle: It’s bad enough that the company at fault considers the issue closed, but the Vietnamese government has effectively sided with a foreign corporation – and arrested those who dared to protest.
Editorial Staff Apr 6
Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila could hit far north Queensland three weeks after Narelle tore through
Strategic angle: While path and strength of storm remain uncertain, BoM warns Cape York could again take direct hit if cyclone makes landfall.
Editorial Staff Apr 6