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Concern that foreign spies can operate with impunity in Japan has deepened following a media report that dozens of Russian agents ordered to leave Western…
Samantha Johnson
Dollar risks rising but Plaza Accord-style coordination not feasible now: ex-IMF adviser
With central banks prioritising domestic objectives, Plaza Accord-style exchange-rate coordination is now out of reach despite growing concerns over the dollar-centred monetary system, complicating the…
Russian missiles strike Kyiv, triggering fires across the Ukrainian capital
Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with missiles early on Tuesday, triggering fires in widely separated districts of the city, senior officials said.
The air…
ASEAN Rehabilitates Myanmar’s Revamped Military Regime
Myanmar’s military dictatorship appears to have weathered the storm …
Nurturing Top Students and Global Citizens at CAIS
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The 2025-2026 academic year concluded with celebratory milestones for Christian Alliance International School (CAIS)…