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How Russia Used Kyrgyzstan to Reopen Its Financial Escape Routes

Sanctions enforcement continues to rely on static lists of named entities and accounts when evasion networks are built to morph and reroute at every point of friction.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Thai prime minister suspended over leaked phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended as the constitutional court considers a petition for her removal.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends Prime Minister Over Leaked Call

Under pressure in the courts and in parliament, Paetongtarn Shinawatra's chances of remaining in office are rapidly approaching zero.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams

The new law was passed to combat Singapore's worsening scam problem, but some have said it is too intrusive.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea

A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble?

With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Death toll in India factory blast rises to 34

Several workers were injured and killed in a blast at the unit of Sigachi Industries in Telangana state.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Manila mayor warns of health emergency over mounting rubbish

Newly-elected mayor Francisco Domagoso has advised residents to refrain from taking out their rubbish.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Myanmar’s Elephants are Partners in Resistance and Relief

Elephants are playing important roles in the country's civil war, but the conflict casts a dark shadow over their future.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Philippines Elevates Defense Ties With Lithuania to Counter β€˜Common Threats’

The Philippine defense secretary said that the agreement was part of the Marcos administration's attempt to build alliances as a counter to China's assertive maritime behavior.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China’s new graphite bomb signals shift to silent siege of Taiwan

China’s tease of a graphite bomb signals a shift toward non-kinetic warfare aimed at crippling Taiwan’s power grid and eroding resistance from within. Recently the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China in a state broadcaster video had teased a potential new graphite bomb, which appears designed to disable enemy power infrastructure through non-kinetic […] The post China’s new graphite bomb signals shift...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

China is not alone in building a new cult of heroes and martyrs

A tour guide competition was held in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late May. This was not some fun contest. According to Chinese state media, it was a carefully conceived effort to β€œattract and cultivate a group of politically firm and professionally skilled storytellers of heroes and martyrs in the new era.” It […] The post China is not alone in building a new cult of heroes and martyrs appeared first on Asia...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Indonesia to Relax Import Restrictions as US Tariff Deadline Looms

Jakarta says that the measures will aid its tariff negotiations with the Trump administration, while advancing its broader economic goals.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why Did Hun Sen Call For Regime Change in Thailand?

It is hard to see what Cambodia's former leader gained by openly violating the regional norm against mutual non-interference.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it

The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

UN Rapporteur Highlights Continuing Restrictions of Civic Space in the Philippines

While the situation has improved under President Marcos, Irene Khan identified numerous areas of concern.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush

The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

1 in 3 Tuvaluans Applies for a New β€˜Climate Visa’ to AustraliaΒ 

Ultimately, everyone in Tuvalu may end up seeking such a visa.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China to hold first World Humanoid Robot Games

China will hold an international sports game for humanoid robots in August to demonstrate Chinese robots’ capabilities in performing complex body movements. Following the world’s first humanoid robots’ marathon in April and kickboxing match in May, both held in China, the first World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) will be held in Beijing from August 15 […] The post China to hold first World Humanoid Robot Games appeared...

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Propaganda, Pay, and Prison: The Kazakhs Fighting in Ukraine

While many Central Asian migrants have been coerced or pressured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a number of Kazakh citizens have taken up arms voluntarily.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Retreating Is Not Safety: How Cambodia Drives Women Out of Civic Spaces

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is driving women out of leadership positions and public advocacy.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan

A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Transnational Origins of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry

Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed β€œvictory” in his chip war against Taipei is premised on a fundamental misunderstanding of how we got to where we are.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Anatomy of an Insurgency: Balochistan’s Crisis and Pakistan’s Failures

Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent reliance on heavy-handed military responses that continue to alienate Baloch society.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Michael Kugelman Revisits the India-Pakistan Crisis

β€œThis is the first time since each country went nuclear that we’ve seen so much force used in so many places.”

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Mongolia’s Strategic Turn Toward Central Asia

Since 2023, Mongolia has been actively deepening its political relations with Central Asian countries – not just as a strategic pivot, but also as a form of cultural and historical reconnection.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korean President Nominates Prime Minister and Ministers

Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

After No-Confidence Vote, Tasmania Headed to the Polls July 19

The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point of pride with significant financial implications.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Japan’s Democratic Party for the People Mixes Momentum and Backlash

The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

No Safe Return: The Case Against Deporting Afghan Refugees

Beneath the official narratives of β€œstability” and β€œreturn,” lies a brutal truth: Afghanistan remains a deeply unsafe country and any forced return of refugees constitutes a clear violation of international law and basic human rights.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

What the Go-Bag Craze Reveals About Taiwan’s War Readiness

As government gridlock drags on, Taiwan’s civil society is reinventing national defense.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Russia’s Expanding Relations with Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan

Russia is increasingly approaching Afghanistan as yet another Central Asian state – including gradually opening access to its labor migration system.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China’s Bet on Iran: What Now?

The U.S. attack on Iran changed the parameters for China-Iran relations.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump Touches a Raw Nerve in Delhi

The U.S. president has not only disregarded Indian sensitivities with his recent comments on mediation but is also cozying up to Pakistan.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Uproar over sexual assault in Bangladesh after video spreads online

Protests broke out across the country after footage of the incident was circulated.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia