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Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:38
Amid the Middle East conflict, South Korea is determined to find new pathways to strengthen localized, “autonomous” energy solutions by targeting civil nuclear and renewable energy.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:25
The nationalist narrative that dominated public discourse over the past year had been overstating the scale of India’s economic progress. Of particular concern is uneven and inequitable growth.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 15:05
The United States has become the dangerous revisionist power it long warned us that China would be.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:34
For a country whose economy remains deeply dependent on regional trade routes, migration, and external assistance, instability on multiple fronts can quickly translate into economic crisis.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 14:20
HMS Anson’s abrupt departure from Australia shows the limits of Britain’s stretched fleet. That will have major implications for AUKUS.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:53
China is amending its laws to weaken ethnic identities, including Tibetan language and culture.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 13:35
As the region moves up the chip value chain – toward AI development, advanced logic, and high-bandwidth memory – U.S. regulatory pressures increase.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 12:12
The growing attention to NATO’s Indo-Pacific partners reflects both strategic necessity and political uncertainty.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 06:41
As temperatures soar in the city, elderly people living alone in poorly ventilated homes are among those at greatest risk of worsening health conditions – and even death.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 05:03
A digital currency pegged to the U.S. dollar keeps cyber criminals afloat.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 03:15
The Royal Thai Navy says that three members of the 23-person crew remain unaccounted for after yesterday's attack.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 01:23
From Manila to Hanoi, the region's governments are taking steps to absorb supply shocks and depress demand for increasingly scarce fuels.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 21:31
Duterte is accused of betraying the public trust by committing graft and corruption, bribery, and other high crimes.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:44
Zhipu has soared on its Hong Kong debut. Now, following the launch of its GLM-5 model, the stock appears to be well-positioned to capitalize on increasingly uncertain global markets.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:33
Insights from Yoram Evron.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:31
Some stanzas of "Vande Mataram" refer to Hindu goddesses. India’s religious minorities say it goes against their monotheist beliefs.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 17:18
March 31 will mark the first deployment of two new Japanese systems: the Hyper Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP) for island defense and the upgraded Type 12 surface-to-ship missile.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 16:05
Hoping to avoid a wipe-out at the local elections, the party finally issued an apology. But it’s going to be difficult to shake its pro-Yoon image – especially with the current leadership.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 15:28
Wang’s unprecedented consolidation of roles has made the Two Sessions press conference the most authoritative foreign policy signal Beijing produces. It has also made it the most rigid.
Wed, 11/03/2026 - 14:24
The conflict is exposing a hierarchy of energy vulnerability across the Indo-Pacific.
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