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'Why does China prefer war?' The K-drama line that infuriated the Chinese internet

China's ban on K-drama seemed to be easing - until Jun Ji-hyun's Tempest came along.

Published on: September 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Is the left or right more violent in America?

After the September 10, 2025, assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, President Donald Trump claimed that radical leftist groups foment political violence in the US, and β€œthey should be put in jail.” β€œThe radical left causes tremendous violence,” he said, asserting that β€œthey seem to do it in a bigger way” than groups on […] The post Is the left or right more violent in America? appeared first on...

Published on: September 23, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

'Moonies' church leader arrested over gifts to ex-South Korean first lady

Han Hak-ja, who leads the controversial Unification Church, allegedly bribed Kim Keon Hee with luxury gifts.

Published on: September 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

RCEP Summit to Discuss Deeper Trade Alignment, Possible New Members, Malaysia Says

The bloc, which includes around a third of global GDP, has assumed greater significance following Washington's sharp protectionist turn.

Published on: September 23, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact is unsettling India

A Pakistan-Saudi defence agreement pledging a mutual response to any aggression raises concerns in India.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Massive Protests Condemn Corruption in the Philippines

The anti-corruption protests, which took place across Manila and other cities, are the largest to take place since the β€œMillion People March” in 2013.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

ICC charges Rodrigo Duterte with crimes against humanity

The former president of the Philippines is accused of being involved in the deaths of dozens of people.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

First Direct Akim Election on the Horizon for Kazakhstan’s Semey

Semey, the center of Kazakhstan’s Abai Region, will hold its first ever direct election for akim on October 12.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Air India crash aftermath handled 'irresponsibly', says court

Judges say India's aviation body was irresponsible to suggest through leaks to the media that pilot error had caused the disaster.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Japan’s Ruling LDP Pursues Unity Ahead of Leadership Race

The top contenders, including Koizumi Shinjiro and Takaichi Sanae, have moderated their positions since the 2024 race.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

In an β€˜America First’ Era, Taiwan Gains Ground in Congress

An analysis of 20 years of congressional speeches shows that support for Taiwan is increasingly a central pillar in the U.S. competition with China.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Super typhoon hits Philippines as thousands evacuate

Ragasa has hit northern Philippines and is barrelling towards southern China.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

The Indian Army’s High-Altitude DronesΒ 

New high-altitude drones could revolutionize India's ability to supply troops along its contested northern borders with China and Pakistan.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why Can’t Japan Solve Historical Perception Issues?

The academic debate over the history of the Asia-Pacific War and Japan’s colonial era has been largely resolved. So why does that history remain so politicized?

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why Haven’t PNG and Australia Signed the Pukpuk Mutual Defense Treaty Yet?

A scheduling issue is one reason, but there are other factors that underscore why the defense treaty has yet to be signed.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Are Taliban-Iran Relations Moving on a Positive Trajectory?

Despite existing challenges, a recent Iranian delegation’s visit to Afghanistan indicates a growing relationship between the Taliban and Iran.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why China Won’t Weaponize Clean Energy Tech

For China, turning clean energy dominance into a geopolitical weapon would be extremely difficult, likely unwise, and perhaps self-defeating.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Kim Jong Un Says Denuclearization Is off the Table for North Korea

During a speech at the Supreme People’s Assembly, the North Korean leader again ruled out the possibility of using his nuclear weapons as bargaining chips.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Future of the C5+1 Under Trump 2.0Β 

As the C5+1 format marks is 10th anniversary, volatility in U.S. foreign policy poses challenges to its future.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

India Extends Support to Interim Government’s Efforts to Stabilize Nepal

India was preparing to host Prime Minister Oli on September 16 for a long-overdue visit. But the Oli government imploded suddenly, catching Delhi off guard.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Pakistan-Saudi Arabia Defense Agreement Tests India’s Gulf Balancing Act

Riyadh may not want to get entangled in Pakistan’s disputes with India. But the pact should worry New Delhi.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump wrath looms over secret Vietnam-Russia arms-oil deal

Vietnam and Russia have secretly used a back-door payment mechanism for arms deals that funnels profits from a joint oil and gas venture in Siberia to avoid the global banking system and thus elude possible US and Western sanctions, an exclusive AP report citing Vietnamese internal documents said. With the scheme now publicly exposed, Hanoi […] The post Trump wrath looms over secret Vietnam-Russia arms-oil deal...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

One Year On, Sri Lanka Under President Dissanayake Has Changed for the Good

Insulation from accountability is a thing of the past; there is no going back to politics as usual.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Netanyahu’s β€˜super-Sparta’ delusion risks national self-destruction

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s recent admission that Israel faces β€œincreasing isolation on the world stage” and his suggestion that the country must become a β€œsuper-Sparta” represent not strategic wisdom but dangerous political theater that could lead Israel down a path of self-imposed siege mentality and economic ruin. Netanyahu’s invocation of ancient Spartaβ€”suggesting Israel must be […] The post Netanyahu’s β€˜...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

America’s $100,000 talent tax vs China’s free welcome mat

President Trump’s decision to impose a US$100,000 annual fee on new H-1B visa applicants represents more than immigration policyβ€”it’s a strategic miscalculation that risks accelerating America’s decline in the global competition for talent while inadvertently strengthening China’s hand in the very contest the US seeks to win. Asian professionals, particularly from India, constitute the overwhelming […] The post America...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Thai Military Commanders Vote to Shut Cambodian Border Indefinitely

Bangkok also says that it will apply Thai domestic law over Cambodians living in disputed villages.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme, president tells BBC

Lee Jae Myung tells the BBC he wants to restore trust with North Korea.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Barracuda-500: US-Taiwan co-produced missile built to bite China

This month, multiple media outlets reported that Taiwan unveiled its first missile jointly developed with a US defense firm, underscoring deepening military cooperation with America as China ramps up pressure on the self-governing island. The government-owned National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology (NCSIST) displayed a prototype of the land-mobile cruise missile, adapted from Anduril […] The post...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa shock: Why US may lose more than India

India may adapt, but the US risks losing skilled workers who have helped build the Silicon Valley and hospitals.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Trump’s immigration war pivots to Asian talent

In the past, if you asserted that the Republican Party is anti-immigration, someone would always pop up to angrily retort that the GOP is only againstillegalimmigration. Occasionally, someone would say that what conservatives really want is to shift our immigration mix fromlow-skilled to high-skilled. If this were 1995 or 2005, perhaps conservatives reallywouldbe satisfied with […] The post Trump’s immigration war...

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologises for 'dragon' fireworks in Himalayas

Officials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Myanmar Military Loosens Political Party Requirements Ahead of Contentious Election

The change is a telling concession to the challenges that the military faces in holding a β€œnationwide” election in the midst of the country's ongoing conflict.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

The outage left hundreds of people unable to contact emergency services and has been linked to multiple deaths.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Thai Immigration Department Denies Links to Scam Gang Abductions

Last week, a Reuters report turned a spotlight on the alleged role of Thai officials in facilitating the trafficking of foreign workers to scam centers in eastern Myanmar.

Published on: September 22, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Modi's tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost

Lower consumer taxes are expected to ease some of the impact of Trump's 50% tariffs on India.

Published on: September 21, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia