Trump being ‘humiliated’ in Iran talks, Germany’s Merz says
The German chancellor said he didn’t see “what strategic exit the Americans are now choosing” with regard to their country’s conflict with Iran.
King Charles arrives in U.S. for state visit amid differences over Iran war
The state visit marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from British rule.
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worse
The disruption has laid bare how reliant the region is on Middle East energy, and how dwindling stockpiles may hit everything from Taiwan’s chip supply chain to rice harvests.
Bruised by Trump, NATO alliance considers end to annual summits
Trump has engaged repeatedly in scathing criticism of many of NATO members, most recently for not providing more assistance to U.S. military with Iran.
Japan lifts advisory a week after magnitude 7.7 quake
A Cabinet Office official cautioned that “this does not mean the possibility of a major quake has disappeared.”
Former Tokyo Electron staff gets decade in jail for TSMC breach
Taiwan’s Intellectual Property and Commercial Court also handed out jail sentences on four others and fined Tokyo Electron’s local unit.
Hungary’s shift unlocks new opportunities for NATO and Ukraine
Ukraine. By the time of his rejection by the electorate, he was widely regarded as Putin’s top ally in Europe and a Trojan horse inside the alliance.
Japan to tighten rules on OTC drug sales to curb misuse among youth
Cases of acute poisoning and addiction to medication have surged since the COVID-19 pandemic, often involving easily accessible drugs sold at drugstores.
The West is still getting Russia wrong
Because of Russia weakness, the Kremlin is focused not on domination, but on disruption.
Decoupling and South Korea’s new capitalism
Now, instead of always reinvesting profits, South Korean firms are delivering more short-term value to shareholders — a change that could help keep capital in the country.