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Myanmar Coup Administration Releases Photos of Detained Leader Aung San Suu Kyi

mar, 20/10/2026 - 00:44
The photos reportedly show the 81-year-old receiving two books and a sealed diplomatic package from Britain's King Charles III.

How the Fossil Fuel Industry ‘Captured’ Australia and Maintains Its Political Dominance

lun, 19/10/2026 - 17:19
By framing coal and gas as essential to jobs, prosperity and national identity, the industry continues to resist the transition to renewable energy.

Hindutva Goons Unleash Violence on Anti-Modi Protesters

lun, 19/10/2026 - 16:42
Activists of the Hindu Raksha Dal, an outfit that furthers the Sangh Parivar’s agenda, were caught on camera beating students and youth participating in the Delhi protests.

Amid Economic Challenges, China Turns to Vulnerable Workforce to Fix Its Social Security Problems

lun, 19/10/2026 - 16:30
China is looking to “optimize and enhance” its social security program. People fear that will translate to pressure on gig economy workers and rural migrant workers.

A Warm Welcome for US Secretary of State in Central Asia

lun, 19/10/2026 - 16:24
Not only can Rubio avoid the most pressing international crises by jetting off to Central Asia, but he – and the Trump administration more broadly – were guaranteed to receive a warm welcome in the region.

What the New China-North Korea Bridge Really Means

lun, 19/10/2026 - 15:54
12 years after construction finished, the New Yalu River Bridge is finally open. Will North Korea's economy open too?

Behind the Veil of Religious Harmony in Cambodia 

lun, 19/10/2026 - 15:32
Aggregate rankings mistake the absence of overt conflict and the fear of speaking up for genuine tolerance.

South Korea, US Pull Apart as the Alliance Strains

lun, 19/10/2026 - 15:01
Restricted intelligence sharing, an investment spat, and remarks by a U.S. commander point to a widening gap between the allies.

Ecological Imbalance Is Driving Bear Encounters in Mongolia

lun, 19/10/2026 - 14:28
As of early October, the Mongolian authorities have received 754 calls reporting bear sightings in various provinces and towns.

What the Greens Misunderstand About the Ukraine Conflict

lun, 19/10/2026 - 14:25
As a policy, the Greens decision to not support military assistance to Ukraine is a deeply flawed one. As a political position it is self-defeating, too.

Professor S.I. Keethaponcalan on Two Years of the AKD Presidency in Sri Lanka

lun, 19/10/2026 - 08:24
“The NPP government made a sensible decision to accept and continue most of the economic policies and programs Ranil Wickremesinghe introduced.”

What Is Behind Bangladesh’s Continuing Law and Order Crisis?

lun, 19/10/2026 - 08:15
The government must rebuild public trust in the police force and insulate law enforcement from political influence.

Pakistan’s Counterterrorism Campaign Is at an Inflection Point

lun, 19/10/2026 - 07:39
If the new security framework fails to adopt a holistic approach to counterterrorism, it will once again end up treating the symptoms while ignoring the causes.

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

lun, 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

lun, 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

lun, 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

ven, 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

ven, 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

ven, 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?

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

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