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In Chinese Discussions of Pakistan, Balochistan – Not Kashmir – DominatesÂ
Most of the world failed to notice that the BLA conducted several attacks during the India-Pakistan tensions of May 2025. China, however, was paying close attention.
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Red flags rising over China’s trade surplus with Indonesia
Indonesia’s widening trade deficit with China has evolved into more than an economic concern—it now poses the risk of becoming a destabilizing fissure within the country’s social fabric and, by extension, ASEAN’s regional stability. According to Indonesia’s Central Statistics Agency (BPS), between January and April 2025, Chinese imports to Indonesia surged to US$25.8 billion, while […] The post Red flags rising over...
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Russia prepping drones that call home, hide and start fires
Russia launched its largest single drone attack of the war against Ukraine’s cities on June 1. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that they faced 472 unmanned one-way attack (OWA) drones overnight. The record may not stand for long. The prior record was on May 26, when Moscow launched some 355 drones. The day before, Russia […] The post Russia prepping drones that call home, hide and start fires appeared first on Asia...
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Military’s Popularity Surge Reshapes Pakistan’s Political Landscape After India Clashes
A recent survey conducted by Gallup Pakistan found that 93 percent of respondents felt their perception of the military had improved since the clashes.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Deadly mushroom cook weighed fatal dose on kitchen scales, says prosecutor
Erin Patterson told the court she didn't believe the mushrooms in photos recovered from her phone were toxic.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Trump’s anti-China drive in Middle East runs on guns and tech
US President Donald Trump claimed he was able to secure deals totaling more than US$2 trillion for the USduring his May tourof the Gulf states. Trump said, “there has never been anything like” the amount of jobs and money these agreements will bring to the US. However, providing a lift for the US economy wasn’t […] The post Trump’s anti-China drive in Middle East runs on guns and tech appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:New Zealand PM 'shock' as aide accused of secretly recording women
PM Christopher Luxon says he has "zero tolerance" for women being made to feel unsafe after allegations emerged.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:When joy turned to horror for Bengaluru fans celebrating team's IPL win
Eleven people were killed and dozens injured in a crush outside a cricket stadium in India's Bengaluru.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Rare oil portrait of Mahatma Gandhi to be auctioned in London
The auction house Bonhams says this is "thought to be the only oil portrait that Gandhi actually sat for".
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Philippine Senator Seeks Dismissal of Impeachment Case Against VP Duterte
Senator Ronald dela Rosa's resolution is the latest shot fired in the ongoing political war between the Duterte and Marcos clans.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Afghanistan, Myanmar Included on Trump Travel Ban List
The two nations are among 12 that the U.S. president accuses of having "taken advantage" of the U.S. visa system.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Watch: Hungry elephant wanders into Thai grocery store
The elephant helped himself to nine bags of sweet rice crackers, a sandwich and some bananas, shopkeepers say.
Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source:Indonesia Considering Purchase of China’s J-10 Fighter Jet: Report
In its drive to modernize its air force, Jakarta continues to search for the right mix of price, capability, and self-reliance.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:'I was pushed across the India border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'
The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'
The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:A New Mindset for the China-Germany Economic Partnership
A shift in perspective is needed – one that honestly assesses where economic protection is justified and where cooperation might still be beneficial.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists
In confirming the presence of its bases in Pakistan, ISKP made a significant admission.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Watch: Moment girl rescues sister from runaway vehicle in China
An 11-year-old girl in Henan, China, pulled her baby sister from the path of a runaway electric mini cabin scooter.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Anwar’s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law test for Malaysia
In a landmark June 4 ruling, Malaysia’s High Court denied Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s controversial attempt to shield himself from civil proceedings by invoking a constitutional mechanism — a move critics say was a veiled attempt at political immunity. The court’s rejection of Anwar’s bid marks the beginning of a legal confrontation unprecedented in Malaysian […] The post Anwar’s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Eleven die in India crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade
Thousands of people lined the streets on Wednesday to welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Pakistan’s Upgrade to Diplomatic Ties With the Taliban Should Not Be Seen in Isolation
India and China’s own moves vis-a-vis Afghanistan may have influenced Pakistan’s decision.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:New Zealand Reverses Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Ban Amid Energy Security Concerns
New Zealand’s experience demonstrates that relying on fossil fuels, even as a stopgap measure, can undermine progress toward net-zero goals.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Did Trump know about Ukraine’s drone blitz in advance?
Ukraine’sstrategic drone strikeson Sunday against elements of Russia’s nuclear triad all across the country were an unprecedented provocation that risks a dramatic worsening of the conflict. Speculation has since swirled about whether Trump knew about these attacks in advance, which his Press Secretarydenied. What follows are five relevant points, each accompanied by brief arguments about […] The post Did Trump know...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Despite US Disapproval, Europe Eyes a Greater Role in the Indo-Pacific
The robust European presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue was just the latest indication that the EU seeks to defend its own interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Drone Warfare Is Redefining India-Pakistan Rivalry
India and Pakistan used a mix of smaller hobbyist drone systems and larger, military-grade systems that were made accessible by friendly nations.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Geopolitical Intelligence and Business Strategy Amid China-US Competition
Insights from Finley Grimble.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Bridges, Not Blocs: India’s Quiet Ascent in a Fractured Global Order
As global powers fracture into rival spheres of influence, India’s strategic restraint, non-alignment, and economic resilience position it as a stabilizing force in a multipolar world.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s Government Cracks Down on Links to China
The Lai administration is stepping up enforcement of existing laws regulating trips to China and forbidding registration for Chinese national IDs.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Now the hard part: Lee Jae-myung and S Korea’s quest for balance
This article was originally published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. When Lee Jae-myung last ran for the South Korean presidency in 2022 he campaigned for balance in Seoul’s foreign relations. At a time when the Biden administration pushed for not just closer bilateral but trilateral cooperation with Japan on the security issues […] The post Now the hard part: Lee Jae-myung and S Korea’s quest for...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Ukraine shows it knows wars are never won in the past
The iconoclastic American general Douglas MacArthur once said that “wars are never won in the past.” That sentiment certainly seemed to ring true following Ukraine’s recent audacious attack on Russia’s strategic bomber fleet, using small, cheap drones housed in wooden pods and transported near Russian airfields in trucks. The synchronized operation targeted Russian Air Force […] The post Ukraine shows it knows wars are...
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Will President Lee Jae-myung Bring Geopolitical Realignment for South Korea?Â
If the past trend is any guide, the new government will exhibit stability with respect to the U.S. alliance – while trying to maintain alignment with China as well.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:From Scrap to Strategy: Building a Circular Economy for India’s Electronics Boom
Critical minerals recovered from e-waste through established recycling systems can become a vital domestic source of essential minerals for India.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The Fall of Mongolia’s Coalition Government Â
A youth-driven protest succeeded in toppling Oyun-Erdene and the coalition government. But what comes next?
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:Teen TikTok star shot dead after man broke into her home, police say
The 17-year-old's murder has sparked a debate about women on social media in Pakistan.
Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source:The hard road to a clean and profitable Danantara
The recent inauguration of Danantara, Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund, marks a remarkable development in the Southeast Asian nation’s economic strategy. Established through amendment to the State-Owned Enterprises Law (Law No. 1), Danantara’s creation has sparked significant discussion, often drawing comparisons with regional giants such as Singapore’s Temasek Holdings and Malaysia’s Khazanah Nasional. Yet, a […]...
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