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6 destinations in China for the most adventurous travelersThe Week Recommends Walk a plank in the sky, and take a ride on one of the world’s most dangerous roads
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Why is Japan abandoning its post-WWII pacifism?Today's Big Question Tensions with China and US unpredictability are factors
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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5 ways to get up close and personal with elephantsThe Week Recommends Make some unforgettable memories
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Pakistan and Afghanistan: the next all-out war?The Explainer Islamabad accuses neighbouring Taliban regime of harbouring militants and allowing them ‘safe havens’ from which to attack, with ‘shaky truce’ set to expire
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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North Korea’s women eye football comebackUnder the Radar Once a powerhouse team and regime’s tool of soft power, the Eastern Azaleas then ‘all but disappeared’ from international competition
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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China could be co-opting ChatGPT to suppress dissidentsIn the Spotlight A new report indicates China’s use of AI is significant
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Kim Ju-ae: Kim Jong-un’s teen daughter and North Korea’s next leaderIn the Spotlight The girl is believed to be about 13 or 14 years old
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Last updated
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The world’s oldest rock art reveals hints about human migrationUnder the Radar The art is believed to be over 67,000 years old
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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China’s Xi targets top general in growing purgeSpeed Read Zhang Youxia is being investigated over ‘grave violations’ of the law
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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‘It may portend something more ominous’Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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8 incredible destinations to visit in 2026The Week Recommends Now is the time to explore Botswana, Mongolia and Sardinia
By Catherine Garcia, The Week US Published
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Normalising relations with the Taliban in AfghanistanThe Explainer The regime is coming in from the diplomatic cold, as countries lose hope of armed opposition and seek cooperation on counterterrorism, counter-narcotics and deportation of immigrants
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Taiwan eyes Iron Dome-like defence against ChinaUnder the Radar President announces historic increase in defence spending as Chinese aggression towards autonomous island escalates
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Trump ends Asia trip with Xi meeting, nuke threatSpeed Read Trump had spent the last six days in Asia
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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