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At BIMSTEC’s Bangkok Summit, Leaders Pledge Economic Integration Amid Global Flux
With India shifting focus away from SAARC to BIMSTEC, it is keen to see the latter succeed.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:
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Nepali PM Oli Meets India’s Modi, But Has Little to Show For It
Despite the Bangkok meeting, Oli has not gotten an invitation to visit New Delhi, something which he is desperately trying to secure.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Thawing Arctic heats up US-Russia imperialist instincts
“You cannot annex another country.” This was the clear message given by the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, at a recent press conference with the outgoing and incoming prime ministers of Greenland. It did not appear aimed at Russian president Vladimir Putin, but at Donald Trump, the president of one of her country’s closest allies, […] The post Thawing Arctic heats up US-Russia imperialist instincts appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum needs to repeat 3rd grade math
“Hungary is now one of the poorest countries, and possiblythepoorest, in the European Union. Industrial production isfalling year-over-year. Productivity is close to the lowest in the region. Unemployment is creeping upward. Despite the ruling party’s loud talk about traditional values, the population is shrinking,” alleges Anne Applebaum in the March 31 edition of The Atlantic. […] The post Atlantic’s Anne Applebaum...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:S Korea on edge as US hints at redeploying troops
Concerns are mounting in South Korea over the evolving role of the United States Forces Korea (USFK) after a “secret” Pentagon memo directed the unit to prioritize “deterring China’s seizure of Taiwan” and “strengthening homeland defense” even at the cost of “assuming risks” in other regions. The apparent new Pentagon policy could shift the primary […] The post S Korea on edge as US hints at redeploying troops appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:US defends tariffs on remote island of penguins and seals
A group of islands, occupied only by penguins and seals, has been swept up in Trump's trade war.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Cambodia, China Open New Facilities at Ream Naval Base
Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet said that the refurbished base would be open to "all friendly parties," but U.S. suspicions are likely to persist.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:British woman in Netflix's Con Mum charged in Singapore
Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, was charged with fraud after the release of the Netflix documentary.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Vietnam to Trump: ‘Just Don’t Do It’ on tariffs
With the NCAA Championship final set to grip millions of basketball fans in the US and beyond, demand for athletic shoes and gear is reportedly skyrocketing. The March Madness tournament isn’t just a showcase of college basketball talent; it’s also a massive marketing opportunity for sportswear giants like Nike and Adidas, whose products dominate the […] The post Vietnam to Trump: ‘Just Don’t Do It’ on tariffs appeared...
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Targeted Aid and Strategic Competition in Southeast Asia
As China recalibrates its aid and financing to the region, Western donors need to offer an alternative that is both credible and matches the region’s development priorities.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Tariffs Won’t Change the Trajectory of Vietnam’s Foreign Policy
The country’s economic response to the tariffs will be guided by its multilateral and diversified foreign policy approach.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s Quiet Militarization Under President Prabowo Subianto
The revision of the TNI Law has eroded the principle of civilian supremacy. It could also undermine the cohesion of the military itself.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Prominent American Academic Accused of Defaming Thai Monarchy
The Royal Thai Army has accused Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in Phitsanulok, of violating the lese-majeste law and Computer Crime Act.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Myanmar earthquake: can Asean step up to fill US aid vacuum?
The US aid retreat opens ways for China and India to use their humanitarian assistance to build influence.
Published on: April 07, 2025 | Source:Market panic mounts as world scrambles to temper Trump tariffs
Oil prices dropped below US$60 a barrel for the first time since April 2021, even with countries seeking compromise on tariffs.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Goldman Sachs lowers 2025 growth forecast for Chinese stocks thanks to Trump tariffs
Goldman cuts its 12-month growth estimate for the MSCI China Index to 10 per cent from 16 per cent.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:West Bank teenager with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces, Palestinian official says
The 14-year-old was among ‘terrorists’ who threw rocks at cars, Israeli military said. A second boy, who was injured, also had US passport.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:John Lithgow wins best actor at UK Olivier Awards for exploring Roald Dahl’s dark side
American actor won for portrayal of the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory author in Giant, a play that confronts Dahl’s antisemitic views.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:‘They will never use Signal for anything like this again’: Dennis Wilder
The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan are ‘destabilising’, G7 says
In joint statement on Sunday, G7 diplomats said exercises ‘put at risk global security and prosperity’, urged peaceful resolution of issues.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Israeli strikes on Gaza kill 32 as Netanyahu heads to US to meet Trump for talks on war
Israeli PM said they would discuss the war and new 17 per cent tariff imposed on Israel by US. Israel last month ended ceasefire with Hamas.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Former German president warns of far-right at 80th anniversary of Buchenwald liberation
Christian Wulff called Buchenwald Nazi concentration camp ‘a place of systematic dehumanisation’ as he warned against radicalisation.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Russia court sends US citizen awaiting trial to a psychiatric hospital
Joseph Tater was arrested in August after being accused of assaulting a police officer during a confrontation with staff at a Moscow hotel.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:More than 430,000 residents return to Hong Kong as Ching Ming holiday ends
According to Immigration Department, over 550,000 people have entered city through various crossings as of 9pm.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Second US child dies of measles, almost 650 ill in southern states, officials say
In departure from his anti-vaccine rhetoric, health chief Kennedy Jnr says ‘most effective way to prevent’ spread of measles is MMR vaccine.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh court detains 70 lawyers tied to toppled government
All of the lawyers belonged to the party of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who fled to India following a student-led uprising in 2024.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Israel’s detention of 2 British Labour MPs ‘unacceptable’, UK foreign secretary says
David Lammy ‘deeply concerned’ after Chinese-born Yuan Yang and Abtisam Mohamed, who was born in Yemen, denied entry to Israel and deported.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Chinese upgrades to Cambodia’s Ream Naval Base ‘aimed at de-risking supply chains’
Joint training centre and carrier-ready pier reflect Beijing’s strategic efforts to diversify regional maritime access, observer says.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:New Law Gives Government a Foothold in Indian Muslim Waqf Properties
Opposition parties and Muslim groups are challenging the legislation’s constitutional validity in the Supreme Court.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis makes surprise appearance amid pneumonia recovery
The pontiff made a public appearance as he mingled with crowds just two weeks after leaving hospital for a serious case of pneumonia.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:How China and Laos are taking the food security bull by the horns
The cattle crossbreeding agreement between Beijing and Vientiane is an example of cooperation that could benefit the region.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Taiwan fears that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’
Regular large-scale exercises from mainland China’s military have prompted warnings that the island’s military must stay alert to the risk.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:France’s Le Pen slams ‘witch hunt’ as ban dominates rival rallies
Le Pen spoke at rally in Paris days after court found her and other National Rally officials guilty of embezzling European parliament funds.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s revamped Mong Kok Market Complex to temporarily house health centre
Former market building undergoing four-year makeover has received occupation permit and fire safety certificate, URA says.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff, minister says
Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said that Indonesia would pursue diplomacy and negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions.
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