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An illustration showing the prices of various commodities, including Brent crude oil and natural gas
Middle East

After 6 months of war, why aren't oil prices even higher?

Markets analyst Rory Johnston spoke with RS about why worst case predictions about crude markets have yet to materialize

Republic of Korea soldiers during combined wet gap crossing training
QiOSK

Suddenly Trump wants to scale back military drills with S. Korea

This surprising announcement — made while the exercises were already underway — could have real upsides, if done right

South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung looks on as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting in the Oval Office.
Asia-Pacific

US diplomatic incompetence is tanking hopes for Korean peace

It's time for South Korea to take the lead in seeking detente with the North

Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, Acting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi, and Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar
Asia-Pacific

When US left Afghanistan, China moved in. So how's it going?

Five years on, Beijing's relations with the Taliban are a study in pragmatism and patience, but not exactly as expected

As Myanmar collapses, it’s time for China to step up and be the hero
Asia-Pacific

As Myanmar collapses, it’s time for China to step up and be the hero

If Beijing doesn't care about the wretched human toll, it should at least realize that continuing to fuel the murderous regime is undermining its own interests

Rubio arrives in Manila as China-Philippines tensions spike
QiOSK

Rubio arrives in Manila as China-Philippines tensions spike

The secretary of state met with officials from both countries after a fight in the South China Sea