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The stakes are high: About $5.5 trillion in global trade passes through strategic sea lanes in the South China Sea each year, including a large portion of Canada's commercial interests, according to Stephen Nagy, a professor of politics and international studies at the International Christian University in Tokyo.Canada is also concerned about the potential impact on its semiconductor supply chain, which is deeply tied to Taiwan, where about 90 percent of the world's most advanced semiconductors are manufactured. Nagy said Canada stands as a defender of the “rules-based international order” in the face of China's assertiveness. Tensions in the South…

The political economy of South Asia cannot be fully understood without recognizing the benefits of engagement with India. Read moreAt first glance, the struggling countries of South Asia may seem like a formidable threat to Indian stability. But a closer look reveals that the region's uncertainty could be a silver lining for India. From the textile and sports hubs of Tirupur and Jalandhar to the seafood exporters of Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat to the lush tea plantations of Assam, Indian companies are increasingly positioning themselves to outperform their South Asian peers.The turmoil enveloping South Asia is like an economic neutron…

Singer and actor Nick Jonas spoke about his wife, actor Priyanka Chopra, calling her his “world-class” stage partner. In an interview with E! News, Nick, who stars in the film “The Good Half,” also spoke about the film. (Related Article | Nick Jonas on whether his daughter Malti will follow in her parents' footsteps; says Priyanka Chopra gave him notes from her new film) Nick Jonas praised his wife Priyanka Chopra. Nick talks about The Good HalfNick said about the film, “I loved it from the moment I got the script – the whole story, the family dynamics and just…

Vietnam and the Philippines will import liquefied natural gas for the first time in 2023, spurring strong demand from existing importers such as Thailand and Singapore. Read moreLiquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to India and Southeast Asia are continuing to grow as rising temperatures and the drive towards decarbonization drive demand for this cleaner and cost-effective fuel.LNG trade to India and South Asia is set to reach 33.27 million tonnes in 2023, up 9% from 2018, according to LSEG data. That pace is expected to continue into 2024, with figures for the first July already reaching 23.06 million tonnes, it…

After being kicked out of Apple's walled garden four years ago for violating App Store policies, Epic Games built its own digital storefront for European customers. Under the European Digital Markets Act, Apple is obliged to provide access to third-party app stores on mobile devices, and while there used to be only one Apple way (apologies to Microsoft's smug address), there are now at least five alternative iOS app stores in the EU. These include AltStore PAL, Aptoide, Mobivention, and SetApp Mobile. The latest addition, the Epic Games Store, now gives European iOS users access to entertainment titles such as…

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Dear Abby: Fifteen years ago, my partner and I moved to a new neighborhood and became friends with a neighbor who impressed us so much by his kindness and generosity that when he found out I was unemployed, he used his influence to help me get a job at his company. But at work, her neighbor revealed his manipulative, condescending, treacherous and spiteful nature, often reducing co-workers to tears with his foul-mouthed and violent tirades. It was a Jekyll and Hyde transformation. After 10 years of his tyranny and a suicide attempt by a colleague who was mercilessly persecuted by…

The World Health Organization urged pharmaceutical companies to scale up vaccine production, and China said it would test travellers after the first cases of the deadly virus outside Africa were reported in Sweden and Pakistan. French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal said the country was on “highest alert” and would implement “new recommendations” for travellers to risk areas. Mpox is caused by a virus that is transmitted from animals to humans, but can also be transmitted from person to person through close physical contact. It causes fever, muscle aches, and skin lesions that look like large boils. The WHO on Wednesday…

Tom Chi-Chiang Lee, director of the Taipei New York Economic and Cultural Office (left), meets with State Assemblyman Jamie Flick (83rd District) at Volunteer Stadium on opening day of the 2024 Little League World Series. Dave Kennedy/Sun-Gazette Republican Rep. Jamie Flick of South Williamsport hosted Taiwanese diplomat Tom Chih-Chan Lee for his team's opening game Wednesday night. Flick has a long history in the sport, having played for 11 years, from the age of seven to 18. “I'm a baseball fanatic,” said Flick, who is co-owner of the Sydney Blue Sox with Adam Dobb, manager of…

The Iranian regime is reportedly in negotiations with two Chinese companies that specialize in building small satellites equipped with high-resolution cameras, a move aimed at strengthening the regime's surveillance and intelligence-gathering capabilities and providing detailed pictures of military targets in Israel and across the Middle East. According to the Washington Post, US, European and Middle Eastern officials have expressed concern that the cooperation could significantly strengthen the Iranian regime's ability to monitor US, Israeli and Arab military facilities in the Persian Gulf. The satellites under discussion would be equipped with equipment that boasts at least twice the sensitivity of Iran's…