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Fri, 13/03/2026 - 05:18
Against the backdrop of the war in Iran, the move is likely to create new points of friction in U.S. relations with the region.
Fri, 13/03/2026 - 04:24
There are practical ways in which Bangladesh could contribute to the security and stability of the Gulf without becoming directly involved in military confrontation.
Fri, 13/03/2026 - 00:56
The announcement follows the signing of a major security agreement between Jakarta and Canberra last month.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 21:13
Countries like Mongolia, despite being distant from the conflict, are already feelings its impact on their economic activities, not to mention how the war disrupts future possibilities.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:35
The growing partnership between Japan and the Philippines is not an actual alliance – but it could affect the balance of power in the South China Sea.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:17
For all the emphasis on developing advanced technologies, China’s present growth model still depends far more on low-cost manufactured exports.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 18:03
The PPP ruined its local elections prospects by purging Han Dong-hoon, its former leader.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 17:29
China is moving from AI in the cloud to “embodied intelligence” with physical, real-world applications.
Thu, 12/03/2026 - 16:39
The justices cited prolonged pre-trial detention exceeding six years, procedural irregularities in the trial process, and the slow pace of witness examination.
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.
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