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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanMcDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints
Fast-food giant postpones "One Piece" trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:
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Mongolia’s Continuing Quest for Energy Security
Mongolia’s energy sector has improved and diversified over the years, but it still struggles to meet demand.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:How Tuvaluans Can Relocate With Dignity Under the Falepili Union
As the relocation process begins, the Falepili Union must not only protect Tuvalu’s future but also honor the values it was meant to uphold.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Trump’s Tactical Concessions on Taiwan Are Not Strategic Retreats
Trump’s recent gestures on Taiwan serve immediate trade goals; a deeper shift in U.S. policy has yet to come.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:How a Multi-Domain Command in Japan Would Reshape US Alliances in the Indo-Pacific
The establishment of the MDTF headquarters in Japan is poised to induce structural changes within the South Korea-U.S. alliance.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:The Historical Great Powers of Asia: South Asia
Even if medieval Indian kings didn’t control the entire subcontinent, the region’s wealth and population helped them impact world events.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:EU bluffing it will protect the Philippines from China
Europe will not defend the Philippines. Not in the first hour, not on day one, not at all. Malacanang can host foreign dignitaries, sign joint declarations and pose for photo-ops, but when pressure escalates in the South China Sea, Brussels will remain where it likes to be: on the margins of force. The reason is […] The post EU bluffing it will protect the Philippines from China appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:The India-Armenia Partnership in a Shifting Caucasus
As regional dynamics evolve with fragile peace talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the Armenia-India partnership will inevitably be tested.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Bangladesh-Malaysia Relations Go Beyond Trade and Migration
If Bangladesh’s interim government does not hold elections as promised by February, Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim could be criticized for legitimizing an unelected regime.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:The Quad’s Role Amid China-US Tech Competition
The global implications of the China-U.S. tech rivalry have raised the imperatives for Quad cooperation on AI and semiconductors.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Why China Isn’t Sweating Europe’s Rebalancing Push
The failure of the China-EU Summit was actually a reflection of Beijing’s confidence in its ability to manage ties with Europe without having to compromise.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Wang Yi Visit to India Sets the Stage for Modi-Xi Meeting
To create a positive atmosphere for the Modi-Xi meeting, New Delhi and Beijing agreed to resume direct flights, expand trade and investment, and set up three new border mechanisms.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Fast-food giant Jollibee blames fraudsters for raffle row in Philippines
The raffle winners have AI-sounding names like Hobby Dynamics and Noble Beer, social media users say.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s ICAO exclusion a danger to global aviation
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is scheduled to hold its triennial meeting between September 23 and October 3 in Montreal, Canada. The body’s 193 member states and a large number of international organizations are invited, which establishes the worldwide policy of the organization for the upcoming triennium. Regrettably, Taiwan is barred from the 42nd […] The post Taiwan’s ICAO exclusion a danger...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:From Trinity to today: turning the page on nuclear testing
In 1945, two historic developments reshaped the course of global diplomacy. The first was the establishment of the United Nations in October that year, following the signing of its Charter in June. This act of collective hope laid the foundation for international cooperation and a more peaceful and secure world. The second was the first-ever […] The post From Trinity to today: turning the page on nuclear testing...
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:'Bear attack victim' was actually killed by son, Japan police say
A man police believed was killed by a bear had in fact been stabbed to death by his son, they say.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:China's Xi touts unity and development in surprise Tibet visit
The visit to Lhasa suggests a desire to stamp the Chinese leader's authority over the region.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:How Cambodia’s Hun Sen Is Playing the World and Buying Time
The 72-year old’s border conflict theatrics and peace prize pandering aim to deflect scrutiny from a regime that can now add child sextortion to its list of malign economic interests.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:Indonesia High-speed Rail Project a Financial ‘Time Bomb,’ Official Says
While passenger numbers are up so far in 2025, the $7.3 billion 'Whoosh' project remains far short of profitability.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:India's biofuel drive is saving billions but also sparking worries
Critics say many vehicles in India are not biofuel-compliant, and its use could put engines at risk. The government denies this.
Published on: August 21, 2025 | Source:US Transnational Repression Targets Hope California Legislation Will Turn the Tide
Cambodian and Sikh diaspora communities are among the many that are reportedly being “surveilled, harassed, threatened, and silenced by foreign governments."
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:A fierce war of words keeps Thailand and Cambodia on edge
The two sides are waging an information war to win international sympathy and shore up support at home.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Saving China's finless porpoise from the brink of extinction
Scientists are racing to protect what some view as "the most important animal" in the Yangtze.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Taiwan Is Rewiring North America’s AI Hardware Chain
Foxconn, Pegatron, and Quanta are moving AI-focused production to Mexico, even as Trump’s tariff threats and Mexico’s quiet diplomacy shape the runway.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:New Zealand Is Trailing Its Allies Over Palestinian Statehood
There’s still time to show leadership.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Democracy Denied: Systematic Voter Exclusion Moves Eastward to Bengal
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Bihar has been contentious. It will be even more so in West Bengal, given the ongoing labelling of Bengali migrant workers as Bangladeshis.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:The Asia-Pacific Must Confront the Human Trafficking Crisis in Cambodia’s Scam Compounds
Regional cooperation is essential to dismantle the transnational networks that operate these compounds and provide care and justice for victims.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:If China and India Mend Ties, Will South Asia Finally See More Stability?
Whenever hostility between Beijing and New Delhi eases, tensions between India and Pakistan have also fallen.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:South Korea tells tourists on holiday island Jeju to behave
The island has issued visitor guidelines for the first time as it sees an increasing number of tourists.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Why China’s Fear of Failure Will Keep It Behind in the AI Race
A cultural stigma surrounding failure permeates classrooms, workplaces, and family life, discouraging the risk-taking necessary for true innovation.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:The CCP’S Subnational Strategy in the US
Insights from Shannon Van Sant.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Trump slams door on Afghan asylum seekers fleeing Taliban
Thousands of Afghans living in the United States face an uncertain future after a federal appeals court ruled on July 21, 2025, that the Trump administration can end a humanitarian relief program that provided them work permits and protection from deportation. The program, temporary protected status, known as TPS, grants legal status to people from […] The post Trump slams door on Afghan asylum seekers fleeing Taliban...
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Bad science becoming big business in the AI age
Researchers are dealing with a disturbing trend that threatens the foundation of scientific progress: scientific fraud has become an industry. And it’s growing faster than legitimate peer-reviewed science journals can keep up with. This isn’t about individual bad actors anymore. We’re witnessing the emergence of an organized, systematic approach to scientific fraud. This includes paper […] The post Bad science becoming...
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:Dozens of Afghan deportees from Iran killed in bus crash
At least 17 children were among those killed after the bus crashed and caught fire on its way to Kabul.
Published on: August 20, 2025 | Source:How a Thai Influencer is Profiting From the Border Conflict With Cambodia
The case of Praiwan Wannabut illustrates how the warped incentives of the attention economy can fuel real-world conflicts.
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