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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanThe choice: LBJโs decision to go to war inย Vietnam 60 years ago
Sixty years ago, during the first six months of 1965, Lyndon Johnson made the decision to Americanize the conflict in Vietnam. His vice-president, Hubert Humphrey advised him against it. So did his long-time mentor and friend Senator Richard Russell of Georgia. Inside the administration, Undersecretary of State George Ball also made the case for restraint. [โฆ] The post The choice: LBJโs decision to go to war inVietnam...
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Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security, not just economic ties, as China looms
Donald Trumpโs policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump Is Undermining 3 Key US Advantages Over China
U.S. global leadership has been underpinned by its alliances, the openness of its multicultural society, and the freedom of its scientific community. All are under siege.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Beyond the Optics: Can the EU Deliver on Its Central Asia Promises?
Despite the positive developments at the EU-Central Asia summit, a range of challenges could hinder meaningful cooperation between the two sides.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Mapping Coal Phaseouts in Key Asian Markets
Coal is on its last gasp โ only legacy energy sector policy stands in the way of a self-reliant, self-sustaining future.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China-US AI Technology Competition: Whoโs Winning in Key Inputs?
Energy, rare earth elements, and talent: these critical inputs face vastly different structures in the two countries and may determine the pace and scale of AI innovation.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The Fall of Saigon: The Day Domino Theory Died
Fifty years after the communist victory in Vietnam, the old domino theory seems to have been definitively replaced by a deeper conflict determined by history, power, and geography.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Is India Really Winning Its War on Poverty?
The World Bank says that India has made radical strides in eliminating extreme poverty. The reality on the ground is more complicated.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The โBullet Curtainโ: Chinaโs Answer to the Growing Drone Swarm Threat
Chinaโs largest arms manufacturer, Norinco, recently unveiled an anti-drone swarm system that claims to offer an economical solution to air defense.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China Has Long Been an Expert in Using Tariffs. Now Itโs a Target.
Tariffs have played a large part in the growth and expansion of the Chinese economy since the 1980s.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Gree Electric boss chided for calling overseas grads spy suspects
A comment by Dong Mingzhu, chairwoman of the state-owned Gree Electric Appliances, recently sparked Internet controversy in China. She labeled those who studied abroad as โspyโ suspects. Dong, 70, said at the companyโs shareholders meeting on April 22 that she would only hire talents who graduated from local universities, as spies could be among those [โฆ] The post Gree Electric boss chided for calling overseas grads...
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:France in the Indian Ocean: Navigating National Imperatives and Regional Ambitions
President Macronโs recent tour of the IOR underscored the complex interplay between Franceโs global strategic ambitions and the local realities of its overseas territories.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China lifts sanctions on EU lawmakers amid transatlantic strains caused by Trump
The move had been telegraphed by a series of meetings between European Parliament president and Chinaโs ambassador to the EU.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How Trumpโs tariff chaos is bringing Chinaโs โtrade circle of friendsโ closer
Washingtonโs hardline approach is likely to boost Beijingโs ties with Brazil and Latin America in general, according to analysts.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Wall Street storms back from early losses, concluding a month of Trump chaos
Stocks tumbled at first after news of a shrinking US economy, but bounced back following a good report on inflation.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US-China trade war putting thousands of American jobs at risk, business lobby group warns
US-China Business Council says โprecipitous declineโ in bilateral trade could destabilise US economy.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Fans flock to โKeung To Bayโ to celebrate Mirror starโs birthday in Hong Kong
Overseas fans join thousands of locals as birthday-themed parade trams and free rides for residents help mark the occasion.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump blames Biden after US economy shrinks in first 3 months of his presidency
US GDP fell at an annual rate of 0.3 per cent in the first quarter, after growth of 2.4 per cent in the last months of 2024.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Chinese astronauts touch down, senior PLA official ousted: SCMP daily highlights
From a difficult return to Earth to a US show of force near the Philippines, hereโs a round-up from todayโs coverage.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Negative equity cases in Hong Kongโs real-estate market hit a new high
Negative equity cases soar to highest level since at least 2003 amid rising interest rates; experts advise caution for potential buyers.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong school principal convicted of leaking exam questions to mistress
Henry Kwok, 52, divulged confidential exam and quiz questions to tutorial centre director Pang Wing-han, 48.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:How Hong Kong can reap benefits of Beijingโs eased tax refund rules for visitors
Industry leaders say multi-destination tourism in Greater Bay Area can help to lure visitors planning trips around the country.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Could Chinese AI scientists threaten US tech dominance? Study of DeepSeek team gives clues
Itโs time to reassess assumptions โthat the worldโs best and brightest naturally want to study and stay in the United Statesโ: paper.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Trump has worst 100-day returns for US stocks, dollar in 50 years; Hong Kong gets boost
The Dow and the S&P 500 plunged in first 100 days of Trumpโs second term, while US dollar weakened against yen and Swiss franc, data says.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Iran hangs man as โhigh rankingโ Israeli spy after trial
Mohsen Langarneshin was implicated in the killing of Guards colonel Sayyad Khodaei, who was gunned down in May 2022.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Ukraine poised to sign US minerals deal despite last-minute snag
The deal could be signed later on Wednesday, the government source says.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Mark Carneyโs win sets stage for reset in India-Canada ties after Trudeau tensions
Bilateral relations deteriorated after Trudeau alleged that Indian agents were behind the killing of Khalistan leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Stay alert to external forces, Xi Jinping says as China embarks on 5-year planning
Xi highlights need to keep eye on global developments as the country sets its next development goals.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Restaurants in US, China digest impact of tariffs on food supply chains
American steaks off the menu in Beijing, as prices of Chinese ingredients in US rise โacross the boardโ.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:US vs China: who can endure a trade war longer?
While Trump assumes that Chinaโs trade surplus with the US makes it inherently vulnerable, Beijing appears unfazed.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:A Primer on The Resistance Front, the Group Behind the Pahalgam Attack
TRF is believed to be an offshoot of โ or perhaps simply a front for โ the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based armed group. That holds major implications for India's response.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:The Irish man who turned dog days on Koh Samui into a rescue story to reduce Thailandโs strays
Niall Harbison aims to reduce Thailandโs street dog population through sterilisation and care, gaining global attention and celebrity support.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Why Australia Needs International Students
International students make important contributions to Australiaโs economy, soft power, and โ though itโs often overlooked โ urban development.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:China is ready to help ease India-Pakistan tensions but has a fine line to walk
Analysts said Beijing would be keen to avoid a full-blown confrontation on its doorstep but its scope may be limited.
Published on: April 30, 2025 | Source:Alibaba gives Taobao on-demand delivery an upgrade in Meituan, JD.com competition
Food delivery service Ele.me is handling orders for Taobao Instant Commerce as e-commerce giants compete on speed.
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