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After War of Words, China Says Relations With Philippines at ‘Critical Juncture’

Mon, 19/10/2026 - 06:38
Growing political polarization has the potential to undermine Manila’s ability to handle its ongoing maritime disputes with Beijing.

Deepavali vs Diwali Sparks New Political Row in Malaysia

Mon, 19/10/2026 - 02:56
Is the Malaysian Indian Congress using Hindu identity politics to regain its political relevance ahead of the next general election?

Indonesian Stock Exchange Plunges After Fresh MSCI Downgrade Threat

Mon, 19/10/2026 - 02:16
Citing the lack of action on promised reforms, the global index provider has proposed demoting the country from "emerging market" to "standalone market" status.

Exercise Tarang Shakti: A Mirror to India’s Multipronged Engagements

Fri, 16/10/2026 - 09:24
The exercise reflects two trends: the Indian military’s deepening interoperability with key partner nations, and India’s multi-vector foreign policy.

Myanmar Establishes New Committee to Advance Normalization With ASEAN

Fri, 16/10/2026 - 05:49
The creation of the body, which comes ahead of next month's ASEAN Summit in Manila, is intended to “regain the country’s original role and rights” in the bloc.

Indonesian President Replaces Head of Disaster Management Agency

Fri, 16/10/2026 - 01:35
The move comes amid growing scrutiny of Jakarta's response to the forest and peatland fires that have drastically reduced air quality across the region.

Cambodia’s NGO Sector Is Collapsing. Does It Matter?

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 23:40
Imported by international donors in the 1990s, NGOs have supplanted rather than strengthened local forms of political organizing.

Nepal Should Not Shoulder the Himalayan Climate Crisis Alone

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 21:36
“No matter how much we reform our internal engineering, a frontline nation simply cannot manage the shocks of a global systemic failure alone.”

Clean Energy Must Avoid the Mistake of Overdependence

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 20:17
The world must diversify its energy dependence, not simply relocate it from the Middle East to China.

Anas Alhajji on the Three Seas Crisis and the Race for Energy Dominance

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 19:42
Dr. Anas Alhajji joins host Tushar Shetty to examine how the Hormuz crisis is reshaping global energy markets – and the overlooked impact of the loss of Russian and Kazakh supply.

China’s Rare Earth Strategy and the Future of the South China Sea

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 19:21
The rise of seabed mining will add new complexity to the South China Sea disputes.

After 8 Months in Power, How Much Has the BNP Changed Bangladesh?

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 19:01
It remains to be seen how willing the new government is to change the institutions that it now controls.

Don’t Call It a Reset: The Modi-Xi Meeting Wasn’t a Turning Point

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 17:42
Both sides are trying to prevent another crisis while their core disagreements remain unresolved.

‘One Day at a Time’: Inside an IDP Camp in Myanmar, Survival Is a Daily Challenge

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 17:08
Some of those living in the Old Kran Khun camp were once well off. Now they forage in the fields and forests around the IDP camp for food and firewood.

Japan’s Nuclear Revival Has a Trust Problem

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 16:29
Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has made it clear that the nuclear restart is part of the answer to Japan’s energy uncertainty, but questions remain about safety and accountability.

The Africa Pivot: India and Japan’s Quest for Critical Mineral Security

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:26
India and Japan are betting on Africa’s critical minerals as the two Asian powers explore joint investment to secure supplies and expand mining capabilities across Africa.

How Chinese Clean Tech Is Reshaping Ukraine’s Wartime Energy Security

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:16
Despite China’s close ties with Russia, Chinese solar energy technology is giving Ukraine badly needed energy resilience.

Maldives Opposition Eyes Sweeping Constitutional Overhaul

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 15:09
The MDP’s constitutional reform program calls for splitting the executive into two separate offices: head of state and head of government.

China Spied on Taiwanese President’s Son – in the US

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:39
The incident shone a spotlight on China's growing repertoire for transnational repression targeting Taiwanese leaders.

‘We Have Stitched Our Hearts to Hope’: The Unseen Resistance of Afghan Women Under Taliban Rule

Thu, 15/10/2026 - 14:37
Afghan women say that they respond to Taliban oppression in vastly different ways depending on their social, cultural, and personal contexts. 

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