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Climate injustice no excuse for Pakistan’s climate inaction

From an abstract threat to an existential challenge, climate change has accelerated across the planet – wrecking ecosystems, sinking social structures and destroying livelihoods. Among the most vulnerable nations, Pakistan stands out as acutely exposed. The 2022 floods – arguably the worst in Pakistan’s history –submergeda third of the country, affected 33 million people, caused […] The post Climate injustice no excuse...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Kim Jong Un Attends China’s Military Parade

Standing next to China’s leader Xi Jinping during the event, the North Korean leader showed off his leverage in the region.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

SCO, BRICS will only gradually transform the global order

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Leaders’ Summit in Tianjin drew renewed attention to this organization, which began as a forum for settling border disputes between China and former Soviet Republics but has since evolved into a hybrid security-economic group. Nearly two dozen leaders attended the latest event, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who […] The post SCO, BRICS will only...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

How Japan Won the Bid to Supply Australia’s Next-Generation Frigate

And how Japan avoided a repeat of its 2016 setback.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Putin-Modi optics steal the show at China’s SCO summit

The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin concluded on September 1 with a defining image: Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly engaging with Russian President Vladimir Putin and host Chinese President Xi Jinping. The symbolism was unmistakable – three leaders, each navigating fraught relations with the US, projecting unity at a pivotal geopolitical juncture. […] The post Putin-Modi optics steal...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

What new weapons on show at huge parade say about China's military strength

Beijing has unveiled a range of military hardware in a show of might to Western powers.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Hundreds of women with brooms join protests as Indonesia leader flies to China

Hundreds of women brandishing broomsticks marched to parliament during fierce nationwide rallies.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Putin thanks Kim for North Koreans fighting in Ukraine

Thousands of North Korean soldiers are thought to have died while fighting for Russia during its war in Ukraine.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Why Donald Trump should fear Nick Fuentes

Nick Fuentes is only 27, yet his reach already extends further than men twice his age. He is not a sideshow. He is not a fringe curiosity. He is a rising force with the ability to disrupt Republican Party politics for years to come. For President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, brushing him […] The post Why Donald Trump should fear Nick Fuentes appeared first on Asia Times.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Australia’s anti-immigrant protests inflamed by global far right

Over the weekend, rallies were staged across various Australian cities under the branding “March for Australia.” The rallies, which were attended by avowed neo-Nazis and elected politicians alike, called for an end to mass migration. These protests are not unique to Australia. Recently, the United Kingdom has seen its own wave of anti-migrant demonstrations in […] The post Australia’s anti-immigrant protests inflamed...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Bhutan is Becoming Entangled in South Asia’s Narcotics Grid

Its porous border with India, and proximity to Bangladesh, Myanmar and India’s Northeast, which are narcotics hubs, is facilitating the drug trade.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'A clear message to Trump': BBC correspondents react to China's military parade

The display of might comes as Beijing positions itself as a global counterweight to the United States.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Tensions, talks and a turning point in Sino-Indian relations

Can India and China move beyond border clashes and trade tensions to find a new path forward? Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, held from August 31 to September 1, and his talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping have drawn widespread global attention. With India-China […] The post Tensions, talks and a turning point in Sino-Indian...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Death penalty for Indian man who burnt alive wife over skin colour

The judge said the murder fell in the category of "rarest of the rare" and was "a crime against humanity".

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China’s AI-fueled stock rally bucks economic ills

As economic split-screens go, surging Chinese stocks are one for the ages. On one, Shanghai shares are testing 10-year highs as the market races past the S&P 500 and other top global bourses. On the other, an underlying economy is struggling under the weight of a deflation-generating property crisis, weak household demand and an aging […] The post China’s AI-fueled stock rally bucks economic ills appeared first on...

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump accuses Xi of conspiring against US with Putin and Kim

Donald Trump's comments came as China held a massive military parade attended by the Russian and North Korean leaders.

Published on: September 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party in search of answers

After a delay, the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) committee tasked with conducting a post-mortem analysis of the party’s poor performance in the July upper house elections delivered itsreportto a general meeting of LDP lawmakers on Tuesday, September 2. The committee essentially sought to answer three questions, and, in doing so, perhaps offered an implicit answer […] The post Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party in search...

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump rejects that China posing challenge to US on world stage

It comes as China's Xi prepares to host the North Korean and Russian leaders at a "Victory Day" parade in Beijing.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

America Is Watching: AUKUS Needs More Than Rhetoric From Australia

The strategic and political pressure for Australia to increase defense spending is growing.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

North Korea's Kim arrives in Beijing with daughter to attend massive military parade

The "Victory Day" parade on Wednesday will see Kim rub shoulders with China's Xi Jinping, Russia's Vladimir Putin and others.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

What do we know about Kim Jong Un's daughter - and potential successor?

Kim Ju Ae's visit to China with her father is likely to further fuel speculation she may succeed him.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

How the Ban on WhatsApp, Telegram Calls Affects Central Asian Migrants in Russia

The Russian government argues that the ban is necessary to fight terrorism and online scams.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Strong aftershock hits Afghanistan after quake kills more than 1,400

Many remain trapped under rubble as rescuers use helicopters in remote areas hit by recent landslides.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

India-China Competition in the Western Indian Ocean

New Delhi must take corrective action to become a partner of choice of countries in the region before Beijing elbows it out.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China’s Pushback Against the Philippines’ Maritime Strategy: The Limits of Transparency

Beijing is not deterred by Manila’s exposure; rather, China is accelerating its actions.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India at the SCO Summit: One Platform, Multiple Messages

Modi’s visit to China was his first in seven years. It was also his first in-person presence at the SCO in three years.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

How Does Beijing View Modi’s Visit to China? 

China regards Modi’s return after seven years as a critical window for “restarting and relaunching” Sino-Indian relations.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Funding Coal-powered Nickel in Indonesia Is a Climate Disaster

Producing nickel is causing a staggering amount of climate pollution, and Indonesia knows it.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Funding Coal-powered Nickel in Indonesian Is a Climate Disaster

Producing nickel is causing a staggering amount of climate pollution, and Indonesia knows it.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

What Next for the Taiwan People’s Party?

In the flux of Taiwanese politics after the Great Recall, the TPP faces an additional hurdle: its leader and public face remains in prison.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Caution Must Drive India’s Fresh Engagement With China

A positive shift in China-India ties will depend on Beijing’s treatment of New Delhi as an equal partner.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

PPP’s New Leader Vows to ‘Bring Down’ the Lee Jae-myung Administration

Despite the removal of Yoon Suk-yeol, a pro-Yoon lawmaker has become the leader of the main conservative party in South Korea.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Is It Time for the West to Pay Attention to the SCO? 

Beijing has perfected the ability to gather a significant number of states around itself. In staying away, the West may be missing out on the opportunity to play a part in shaping the norms of the Eurasian continent.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

How US could turn Pakistan into an energy export powerhouse

Pakistan stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy journey, where persistent dependence on imported oil and gas collides with the promise of untapped domestic resources. New discoveries, seismic surveys and growing international interest point to opportunities to reduce import reliance and enhance long-term energy security. At the same time, policymakers and industry leaders are […] The post How US could turn Pakistan...

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Lipulekh and GSI Controversies Cloud Nepali Prime Minister’s China Visit

Oli’s visit will be seen abroad as an instance of yet another Nepali communist prime minister trying to please China.

Published on: September 02, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat