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US influencer investigated over wild croc wrestling videos

Wildlife experts say Mike Holston's actions in Far North Queensland were dangerous and cruel.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Israel needs to embrace the new multipolar reality

The unipolar moment that defined the post-Cold War era is drawing to a close. As American hegemony wanes and new power centers emerge in Beijing, Moscow and beyond, Israel finds itself navigating an increasingly complex multipolar landscape that demands a fundamental reassessment of its strategic orientation and diplomatic priorities. For decades, Israel’s foreign policy operated […] The post Israel needs to embrace...

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

S Korea workers detained in US may see return home delayed

They were originally expected to leave the US at about 14:30 local time (18:30 GMT) on Wednesday.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China’s gallium grip squeezing and eroding US military’s edge

China’s chokehold on gallium is quietly rewriting the rules of the arms race, leaving the US scrambling to keep its military electronics—and its edge—switched on. While the US remains the world leader in overall defense spending and innovation, China’s grip on gallium highlights how supply chain bottlenecks can offset traditional advantages. This month, the South […] The post China’s gallium grip squeezing and eroding...

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump lobbies EU for 100% tariffs on China and India

The US President wants to increase pressure on Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Inside Japan’s struggle to build sovereign AI

The dominance of the United States and China in artificial intelligence (AI) and large language model (LLMs) technologies has raised sovereign concerns about other nations’ domestic AI capabilities. In response, “Sovereign AI”—a concept referring to a country’s capacity for developing and operating AI systems—has emerged as a global policy priority. Indigenous AI technologies are […] The post Inside Japan’s struggle...

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

What we know about Nepal anti-corruption protests

Protests in Nepal turned deadly after thousands of youngsters marched against the blocking of social media platforms.

Published on: September 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

KPop Demon Hunters gives glimpse into South Korea’s K-pop culture

Thanks to the runaway global popularity of Netflix’s new animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” cinemas around the world have picked it up and are now screening a sing-along edition. Huntr/x, the musical girl group featured in the story, has topped charts worldwide with their track Golden. As the film smashes records and captures audiences everywhere, […] The post KPop Demon Hunters gives glimpse into South Korea’s K-pop...

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

India-US Rift Boosts the Gulf’s Oil Leverage

The spat over India’s imports of Russian oil will echo in global markets – and Gulf producers are looking to benefit.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Kim Jong Un treated as a world leader at the summit in Beijing

China invited world leaders to its capital, Beijing, recently to celebrate the 85th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the second world war. Western leaders were notably absent. But despite the presence of many other leaders, such as Russian president Vladimir Putin, it was the arrival of North Korea’s Kim Jong Un that seemed to attract […] The post Kim Jong Un treated as a world leader at the summit inBeijing...

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Nepal parliament set on fire after PM resigns over anti-corruption protests

KP Sharma Oli steps down amid Nepal's worst unrest in decades, with at least 22 deaths reported in clashes.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Toxic Allies: The Complicated Story of the Pakistan-US Relationship

Touqir Hussain, Husain Haqqani, and Michael Kugelman discuss the different phases of Pakistan's relationship with the U.S., including the current revival.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

With FM Visit, Germany and India Advance Their Strategic Partnership

Germany is pivoting toward India, seeking to secure its interests and ensure a reliable ally in the Indo-Pacific region.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Despite Political Headwinds, India and US Continue Military Cooperation

Military-to-military engagements that advance both capacity building and capability enhancement between India and the United States are quietly continuing.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

A Moment of Reckoning for the Future of India’s National Power

Nothing that comes out of the current hyper-churn in international affairs is going to be automatically either a boon or a bane for India.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

For Beijing’s Foreign Disinformation, the Era of AI-Driven Operations Has Arrived

From content generation to operational refinement, China-linked accounts are increasingly using generative AI to support influence operations.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump’s Policies Strain South Korea-US Alliance

The shocking detention of 300 South Korean employees in Georgia shows how little the Trump administration values the “ironclad” alliance between the two countries.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Rational Alignment in Multipolar Competition: India and Russia’s Strategic Pull Toward China

A game-theory model known as the “Truel” helps explain how weaker states band together when the strongest power loses credibility – and that could spell danger for the United States.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Nepal’s Gen Z Force Prime Minister Oli to Resign

With his resignation, Oli has become the latest casualty of mass protests in South Asian countries.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Quantum computers the key to elusive ‘Theory of Everything’

During the first two decades of the 20th century, European science experienced a revolution. Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity offered a new model of the macrocosmos, while Niels Bohr and others developed the atomic model of the microcosmos. However, the two models resisted integration into a “theory of everything.” At the heart of the problem […] The post Quantum computers the key to elusive ‘Theory of Everything...

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Is Vietnam Becoming the New Thailand?

Despite COVID-19 and global trade tensions, Vietnam's exports and current account surplus continue to grow.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Japan-South Korea Relations: Summit Signals Change in Direction

The neighbors now appear ready to work together again, even in response to U.S. policies.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Gen Z Protest in Nepal Exposes Systemic Governance Failure

Public dissatisfaction, mainly among young Nepalis, with the current leadership and the degradation of democratic institutions and norms in Nepal runs high.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Thai court rules ex-PM Thaksin must serve one year in jail

The Supreme Court ruling is yet another blow to the influential Shinawatra political dynasty.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Thai Court Orders Former PM Thaksin to Serve 1 Year in Prison

The verdict represents a major blow – perhaps a fatal one – to the political fortunes of the billionaire former leader.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Nepal lifts social media ban after 19 killed in protests

Thousands had taken to the streets demanding that the government lift the ban and tackle corruption.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China’s grand global plan on full display at SCO Summit

The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin was by no means a game-changer, but it was a useful bellwether for close observers of China’s shifting foreign policy strategy. Over the past decade, Beijing’s understanding and interaction with the so-called “global order” has undergone a significant transformation — from a historically deferential approach rooted […] The post China’s grand global plan...

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

First photos of site where NZ bushman hid children released

Police also found a stash of firearms and ammunition at the campsite surrounded by dense vegetation.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

US Government Announces New Sanctions on Scam Networks in Myanmar, Cambodia

The U.S. Treasury Department says that Americans lost more than $10 billion to Southeast Asia-based scammers in 2024.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Indonesian Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Removed in Cabinet Reshuffle

The reshuffle, which included changes to five ministries, comes after two weeks of at times violent protests against police brutality and economic inequality.

Published on: September 09, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

New technology may confirm destruction at Iran’s Fordow nuke site

A new study using advanced sensing technology has taken a fresh look at the damaged Iranian nuclear site, Fordow, and found a great deal of damage indeed. It is not the first time that satellite technology has revealed important strategic security information. The Landsat system, launched in July, 1972, was initially called the Earth Resources […] The post New technology may confirm destruction at Iran’s Fordow nuke...

Published on: September 08, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Japan is set to choose its fourth PM in five years - who could be next?

Japan's next leader will face the challenge of steering a much weakened government.

Published on: September 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

How the massive immigration raid at a Georgia car plant unfolded

Nearly 500 workers - most of them South Korean nationals - were seized in an immigration raid on a large Korean car plant in the US state of Georgia.

Published on: September 08, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Nepal’s Gen Z Protests: Corruption, Censorship, and a Government Under Fire

The country is witnessing perhaps its deadliest wave of civil unrest in decades.

Published on: September 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

In Annual State of the Nation Address, Tokayev Proposes a Unicameral Parliament for Kazakhstan

He urged the parliament not to act in “haste” to fulfill that proposal, floating 2027 as a date for yet another constitutional referendum.

Published on: September 08, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat