As U.S. Brands Stumble, China Wins Over Young Indonesians
A new generation of Indonesian consumers view Chinese brands as high-tech and of good quality, a departure from the days when “made in China” was associated with cheap goods.
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Why India Playing Pakistan in World Cup Cricket Matters
The cricket-mad South Asian neighbors have a bitter history, punctuated by violence and wars. It makes this one of the fiercest, and most financially lucrative, rivalries in sports.
Greenland Crisis Has Danes Chuckling, in Their Own Way
A little teasing has helped Danes manage their anger and anxiety over American threats to take a part of their territory. A Trump pincushion, anyone?
India’s Ties With Bangladesh Fray as Elections Loom
A simmering dispute between the neighbors, who share one of the largest land borders in the world, has escalated with diplomatic protests and a sports boycott.
Several Countries Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation
Spain, Ireland, the Netherlands and Slovenia said that they were boycotting next year’s Eurovision Song Contest because Israel would continue to be allowed in the competition.
Trump to Send U.S. Official to G20 in South Africa After All
The South African president suggested Washington had decided to participate in the summit, despite an earlier claim of a boycott.
Israeli Academics Find Themselves Isolated Despite Gaza Cease-Fire
Boycotts of Israeli universities, largely imposed in Europe, have multiplied since the start of the war and reflect Israel’s international isolation over its conduct in Gaza.
4 Arrested Over Disruption of Israeli Orchestra’s Concert
Several audience members shouted or lit flares as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Paris. After the concert, the ensemble received 10 minutes of applause and played the Israeli national anthem.
Myanmar Lifts State of Emergency, Paving the Way for Disputed Vote
The military government hopes elections can bring more international legitimacy. But the generals will still rule, and opposition groups are boycotting.
Turkey’s Opposition Calls for Boycott and Mass Protests After Arrest of Istanbul Mayor
To pressure President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over the jailing of his top rival, the opposition wants Turks to boycott companies that back Mr. Erdogan and plans to organize a protest this weekend.