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During his upcoming trip to Jakarta on Sept. 6-7, he is also expected to attend the East Asia summit, which is also attended by ASEAN countries and others like the U.S., Australia, China, Japan, South Korea and Russia.

"Now is the time to show courage and make the decision to break free from dependence on nuclear deterrence. As long as states are dependent on nuclear deterrence, we cannot realize a world without nuclear weapons," said Nagasaki mayor Shiro Suzuki.

A Chinese invasion of Taiwan "would diminish U.S. credibility, and create a psychological shock for many countries around China's periphery," Frédéric Grare told International Business Times. "It would potentially cut off the sea lines of communications between these countries and therefore impede mutual and in some cases U.S. support. It would also increase global polarization."

"Piloting rupee trade with India's most important partners in the immediate neighborhood, both economic and strategic, is of great significance to bring in predictability and assurances in long-term trade," Dr. Sabyasachi Saha, associate professor at the Research and Information System for Developing Countries, said.

"In response, the United States has taken steps to impose visa restrictions on individuals who undermined democracy and implemented a pause of certain foreign assistance programs," State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said.

"While its absolute score has in fact risen over the last decade, the U.S. has been steadily overtaken by rivals such as South Korea, Japan, and Singapore," said Greg Lindsay, leading global strategist and urban tech fellow at Cornell Tech's Jacobs Institute.

The sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un lashed out against the U.S. for condemning their country's latest nuclear missile test.

"Implementing an INR-based international trade settlement mechanism can enhance India's trade with dollar-shortage countries, stabilize the INR against the USD and promote its acceptance as a regional/global currency," Kumar told IBT.

China and Russia are set to mark a new era of enhanced cooperation as the two countries are scheduled to conduct joint military exercises in the Sea of Japan.

North Korea is close to perfecting its strongest nuclear weapon yet, as analysts believe the Hwasong-18 nuclear missile is capable of reaching the U.S.

A research firm expects the chocolate industry in the U.S., the world's biggest chocolate importer, to recover this year after dismal sales in 2022.

A U.S. intelligence assessment said that Iran is not currently producing a nuclear weapon as the two countries restarted discussions to de-escalate tensions.

"Currencies will remain a national issue for a long time to come," India's Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar said amid speculations of Russia, China and other BRICS nations planning an alternative to dollar.

A harsh anti-America commentator in China was called a hypocrite on Chinese social media after he was seen attending a Fourth of July event at the U.S. Embassy.

The threat of the Soviet Union during the Cold War pushed the U.S. to produce a nuclear weapon 80 times more powerful than the bomb used in Hiroshima.

Experts are concerned about the impact of a potential conflict between the U.S. and China over Taiwan, urging the two world leaders to hold talks.

U.S.-based Gallup's latest global law and order survey found that 70% of people worldwide have confidence in their local police.

North Korea issued another nuclear threat against the U.S. as it marked the 73rd anniversary of the onset of the Korean War.

A Peruvian restaurant offering a menu based on altitude has earned the title of this year's world's best restaurant, beating 49 other dining spots on the list.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is still opposed to any nuclear pact with Iran, as the U.S. aims to reach an understanding with Tehran.

The U.K.'s submarine service faces a daunting challenge in attracting new talent to operate the country's nuclear-powered and nuclear-armed submarines.