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Fri, 14/11/2025 - 14:47
Japan is most likely to diverge from U.S. foreign policy positions when its energy security is at stake.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 14:40
Prosecutors and the opposition party are elevating their attacks on Lee over a recent court ruling.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 14:08
While the Quad leaders are unlikely to meet this year, Malabar 2025 is going ahead.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 13:54
Despite a recent de-escalation, China-EU relations are far from normal.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 10:27
‘Down under’ isn’t that far away from trouble.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 06:22
Cambodia’s Prince Group denies claims of involvement in online scamming operations, alleges U.S. conspiracy.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 06:06
The five-day visit is the first by a sitting Thai monarch since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Bangkok and Beijing in 1975.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 05:09
Even though Nepal’s Grand Old Party has strong second-generation leaders ready to take leadership and most of the party wants the same, the old guard is able to cling on.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 01:21
Despite the nation's history of attacks by hardline Islamist outfits, acts of violence by those espousing far-right ideological views are rare.
Fri, 14/11/2025 - 01:13
The ASEAN chair says that the two nations' prime ministers "reaffirmed their commitment to pursuing a peaceful resolution."
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 22:56
Increase the number of teachers, by all means, but don’t predetermine what they’re going to do.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 22:32
There are real opportunities for Vietnam’s trading partners to insist that it honor its obligations under international human rights law.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 20:12
In the Pacific, infrastructure is influence – but China appears to be alone in recognizing that.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 19:39
Tokyo is betting on compact, highly maneuverable vessels capable of carrying out missions efficiently with fewer crew members.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 18:28
The country's policymakers must cultivate a middle path that enables technological upliftment while acknowledging structural inequalities.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 14:40
As journalists face threats and censorship, the Taliban have learned to use social media to shape stories, attract supporters, and appear legitimate to the world.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 13:55
But Seoul is finding out what other governments has discovered: getting concrete results is nearly impossible.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 07:55
The region increasingly resembles a powder keg — one spark away from catastrophe.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 05:27
Attempts to impose rapid change from outside have repeatedly failed. International actors must not substitute Afghan agency, but enable it.
Thu, 13/11/2025 - 05:03
Following protests against severe pollution, India’s main opposition leader upheld “the right to clean air” as “a basic human right.” Will pollution finally become a political issue in India?
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