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India-Pakistan Crisis: Sri Lanka Navigates Neutrality Amid Strategic Anxieties

India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty has hit Sri Lankans hard. They are calling for caution in negotiating agreements with India.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Securing Uzbekistan’s Water Future

By placing water security at the heart of its development agenda, Uzbekistan can build a resilient, equitable future that aligns economic ambition with environmental responsibility.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

US clears way for stiff tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports

China-based firms are accused of flooding the US with unfairly cheap panels and other products via Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump backer Elon Musk says he will spend ‘a lot less’ on political campaigns

The decision could reflect the world’s richest man’s disenchantment with politics after his tenure at Doge saw intense blowback on Tesla.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine war: EU and UK hit Russia with new sanctions without waiting for Trump

The measures come after the US president’s call with Putin did not yield any promise of a ceasefire.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

EU to impose US$2.25 fee on cheap parcels, mostly from China

The move is meant to help the bloc deal with an influx of billions of inexpensive imports via platforms like Shein and Temu.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Patient arrested for alleged indecent assault of nurse in Hong Kong hospital

Nurse, 23, suspected to have been indecently assaulted in medical ward by patient, 59.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Drones, Diplomacy, and the India-Turkiye Rift

India and Turkiye’s relationship has entered a new phase of strategic tension after reports that Turkish drones were used by Pakistan in cross-border attacks during Operation Sindoor.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Brazil urges China to limit chicken import ban to city with bird flu outbreak

China, a major consumer of Brazilian poultry, immediately suspended imports after the country reported a bird flu outbreak last week.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Maritime Rights and National Security: China’s Evolving Security Discourse

The concept of “maritime rights” is taking an increasingly central role in China’s framing of national security – and the Taiwan issue.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China makes world’s first 5G satellite-to-phone video call. Will it test US TikTok curbs?

Breakthrough enabling streaming video content directly to phones via satellites would face significant regulatory, technology hurdles, experts say.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What a China-Egypt Military Training Reveals About the PLA’s Air Combat Readiness

The “Eagles of Civilization 2025” air force training between China and Egypt sent several important signals about the PLAAF.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Charity’s proposed shelter for homeless Hongkongers rejected by government

ImpactHK questions whether government’s refusal to back proposed shelter in Lai Chi Kok could stigmatise people who are living rough.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese workshop owner arrested in Italy over labour exploitation in fashion supply chain

Police near Milan identified 10 Chinese labourers who were victims of exploitation. Six did not have proper registration, and five were also illegal immigrants.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Cruise ship Star Voyager to make Hong Kong its home port from June to November

Operator making a comeback in Asia following the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong in 2022 due to pandemic.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s Xi doubles down on self-reliance, rallying officials to bolster manufacturing

Call comes during the president’s visit to a bearings factory in Henan province, as China remains locked in a trade and tech rivalry with the United States.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Will a China-US Tug of War Ensue Over Rakhine State?

Growing U.S. interest in Myanmar’s Rakhine State could prompt China to ramp up its backing for the military junta in Naypyidaw.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

UK halts Israel trade talks amid Gaza conflict, imposes sanctions over West Bank

The announcement came after UK PM Keir Starmer criticised Israel, calling the suffering of children in Gaza “utterly intolerable” and reiterated his call for a ceasefire.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Singapore’s HDB corridors compared with South China Sea row? US embassy slammed over video

The video compares rule violations over cluttering along HDB corridors with what it refers to as China’s illegal actions in the waterways.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s unemployment rate hits 2-year high of 3.4%

Construction and financing sectors notably affected as experts warn of further increases to the rate throughout the year.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How the End of World War II Changed Mongolia’s Fate 

The events surrounding the end of WWII cemented Mongolia's national independence and sovereignty.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Strategic Consequences of the Liberal-National Coalition Split in Australia

The Liberal Party and the National Party have had a permanent coalition since 1946. Not anymore.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong’s CUHK eyes scholars from US amid higher education turmoil in country

Institution president Dennis Lo also says tariff tensions between China and US have driven up prices of equipment, chemicals.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Re-configuring India’s Higher Command

This re-configuration is aimed at replacing the Indian military’s current 17 single-service commands with a smaller number of integrated theatre commands.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Beijing’s hold over rare metals, China cuts mortgage rate benchmark: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s grip on the global supply of rare minerals to Beijing cutting a key mortgage rate, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Can space become Hong Kong’s new frontier industry? Experts think so

Experts raise suggestion at Global Prosperity Summit and call on city to act as ‘superconnector’ for building consensus on industry rules.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India’s stock market rated above Japan and China by more fund managers: survey

Fund managers are confident that India will benefit more from the US-China trade war, according to the Bank of America Securities survey.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Alibaba.com sees jump in US buyer activity after US-China tariff truce

Inquiries from the US on Alibaba’s B2B marketplace surged over 40 per cent the week after Washington and Beijing hit pause on the trade war.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump’s trade war is cracking the West’s unity, former Chinese envoy says

Wu Hailong tells Global Prosperity Summit that fault lines are emerging between US and allies that could reshape the international order.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Is Bangladesh’s Awami League Ban a Step Toward Justice or a Democratic Backslide?

“The danger,” warned one U.N. official earlier this year, “is in punishing political affiliation rather than criminal conduct.”

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Philippines’ Marcos offers reconciliation with Dutertes – will it work?

Marcos’ offer comes after a series of politically charged developments and is seen as a bid to boost his declining approval ratings.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump wants Europe to spend more on defence. He’s right

Europe faces an existential choice to emerge as a heavyweight competitor or risk being marginalised on the world stage.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Uzbekistan’s People’s Democratic Party Declares Itself an Opposition Force

With another state-managed opposition, Uzbekistan’s political landscape remains tightly controlled, with real opposition forces systematically excluded and suppressed.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

US should change the narrative about the opioid crisis if it wants China’s full support

While exerting pressure abroad, Trump should ensure resources at home that ease fentanyl crisis are not affected by his budget cuts.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese crane maker raises questions over US tariff plans: ‘not a real remedy’

Company says higher duties on Chinese cranes would just increase costs for American ports. The US ports association agrees.

Published on: May 20, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post