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Xi Jinping visits North Korea as China seeks to reassert influence over Kim Jong Un
Kim Jong Un has Russia leverage. Xi Jinping’s Pyongyang visit is China’s reminder that Beijing still wants the final word on North Korea.
Why the China-North Korea treaty anniversary gives Xi Jinping’s visit strategic weight
North Korea has Russia ties and nuclear leverage. China’s Xi Jinping must prove Beijing still matters in Pyongyang.
Missing Auburn student found dead near Kyoto after Japan family trip search
A safe Japan trip became a family tragedy. Weston Higginbotham’s death near Kyoto shows how fast outdoor travel risk can turn fatal.
FIFA World Cup 2026 groups explained: Which teams are in each group and what are the biggest early storylines?
World Cup 2026 groups are wider and trickier. Host nations, contenders and third-place rules will reshape the opening stage.
Why Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit signals a new test for China’s influence over Kim Jong Un
China wants influence over North Korea. Kim Jong Un wants nuclear leverage. Xi Jinping’s Pyongyang visit puts both pressures on display
How North Korea’s nuclear fuel disclosure could reshape nonproliferation strategy in Asia
North Korea is showing more than missiles. Kim Jong Un’s nuclear fuel push signals a larger arsenal and tougher choices for Seoul and Washington.
MBK Partners acquires ALTEMIRA from Apollo-managed funds in Asian aluminium packaging consolidation move
Apollo exits ALTEMIRA as MBK Partners takes over the aluminium packaging platform. Find out what the deal means for Japan private equity.
The great Indo-Pacific hedge: Why Asia’s allies are arming themselves and each other
China is rising and U.S. focus looks stretched. Indo-Pacific nations are building their own defence web before the next crisis.
Why Japan’s Mitsui is chasing LNG just as artificial intelligence strains power grids
Mitsui is chasing LNG deals as AI data centres strain power supply. Read why Japan’s energy security strategy is shifting.
Iran war leaves US facing years-long missile replenishment challenge
United States firepower won attention in Iran. The harder test is whether depleted missile stocks can be rebuilt before the next crisis.