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Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge
From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region's states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic competition while addressing comprehensive maritime security issues.
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In Laos, USAID Freeze Hampers Vital Bomb Removal Efforts
With its sweeping aid cuts, the Trump administration has effectively ended U.S. efforts to address a deadly legacy of the Vietnam War.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Death Toll from Myanmar Earthquake Tops 1,700 as Aftershocks Hit
The country's civil war has hampered relief efforts, while junta controls have made it hard to gauge the quake's impact in remote regions.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:PNG’s first ‘glassman’ sorcery conviction: can it ‘stop madness’ of mob justice?
After a horrific machete killing, a landmark ruling in Papua New Guinea aims to curb deadly sorcery accusations driven by jealousy and greed.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Hutchison says it is evaluating a potential spin-off of its worldwide telecoms business
“From time to time, the [group] receives proposals and explores and evaluates opportunities that may be available,” Hutchison said in a statement.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles
Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Why retirees are the future of China’s outbound tourism market
Over-65s make up a fast-growing segment of China’s vast outbound travel market – and they tend to be big spenders.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Oliver Stone to testify at US House panel JFK assassination files hearing
Director’s 1991 film JFK faced criticism for suggesting Kennedy’s death was result of high-level conspiracies. Stone will testify on Tuesday.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Trump planning to visit Saudi Arabia in mid-May: reports
Saudi Arabia has been taking a more prominent role in US foreign policy. News website Axios reported the trip on Sunday, citing US officials.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep
Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Trump wants India to buy US corn - but here's why it probably won't
India feeds over a billion people, yet low yields and poor infrastructure keep agriculture lagging.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Venezuela says it has received first high-level criminal among US deportees
Interior minister said deportee ‘belongs to a gang from Trujillo state, the gang … El Cagon’, without elaborating on the person’s identity.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:China is ready to start producing its own top mathematicians: Shing-Tung Yau
When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC
If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Keir Starmer, Donald Trump hold ‘productive’ talks on US-UK trade deal: Downing Street
Trump himself has dangled prospect of ‘great’ deal that could help UK avoid, or at least soften, blow caused by tariffs he has promised.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Trump says ‘not joking’ about possible third term as US president
Speaking to NBC News, Trump said: ‘There are methods which you could do it.’ It would defy the two-term limit stipulated in US constitution.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump’s letter
In the March 12 letter, Trump said he asked Iran to negotiate ‘because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing’.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Richard Chamberlain, star of Shōgun, Dr Kildare, The Thorn Birds, dies at 90
US actor became king of the 1980s TV miniseries, playing a western prisoner in Shōgun and a priest tempted by love in The Thorn Birds.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain
Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:WASNJ｜John Locke Official Summer School 2025 Debuts in China!
The John Locke Institute, an independent educational organization based in Oxford, UK, is renowned for its prestigious John Locke Essay Competition, widely regarded as the gold standard in global humanities and social sciences writing contests. Another flagship program, the John Locke Summer School, has also emerged as a top-tier humanities summer program. The John Locke Summer School covers a wide range of academic...
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:2 killed, 35 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
The strike came as Ukraine seeks strong backing from Western allies to pressure Russia into ending its full-scale invasion.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong rescue team set to begin work in quake-hit Myanmar
International and local NGOs also appeal for donations following the disaster.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Nuclear risk from military AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement
The technology is increasingly being adopted by armed forces, but so far there has been no global consensus on how to manage the risks.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:US diplomats using Trump ‘diktat’ to interfere, French minister says
A letter from the US embassy claimed that Trump’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could apply outside the US.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Closer ties among US allies may bring turmoil to South China Sea, Taiwan Strait: analysts
Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Vietnam faces mass bankruptcies of renewable energy producers
The application of a new power purchasing price by Vietnam Electricity puts 173 solar and wind projects at risk of insolvency.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:China pledges stricter EV market oversight to curb unfair price cuts and boost industry
China vows to combat unfair pricing and misinformation by EV players, as it aims to stabilise growth and profitability of the sector.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:As the White House sends mixed signals, Beijing bides its time
While Trump appears willing to improve ties, Chinese policymakers are likely to be more focused on understanding his true intentions.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium
One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed
The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath
The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Could China become an attractive retirement home for foreigners?
A retiree visa could boost the economy and improve the elderly care industry, according to proposal.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:12 dead in Nigeria clashes between military and Shiite protesters
Amnesty International said soldiers fired live rounds at protesters as a form of crowd control – events the military disputed.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Is China’s top-down science strategy driving innovation or killing it?
Study challenging view that free exploration is best for innovation sparks debate over role of state-driven science in frontier research.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby nursing room for online meeting ridiculed online
‘Irresponsible’ graduate student claims broken lock in infant nursing room left him trapped inside, led to subsequent respiratory illness.
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