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Gaza’s full occupation would pave way for Israeli resettlement
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu isreportedlyconsidering an expansion of fighting and a “full occupation of the Gaza Strip.” There is strong opposition to the idea from within Israel’s senior military ranks, amid growing international condemnation of Israel for the increasingly dire humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Yet Netanyahu is expected to present the plan to his […] The post Gaza’s full occupation would...
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:
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Convicted rapist quits Australian parliament after losing legal bid to stay
Gareth Ward was convicted of rape last month but refused to resign from his electorate.
Published on: August 08, 2025 | Source:Cambodia, Thailand Agree to New Measures to Reinforce Border Ceasefire
The two sides have reaffirmed their commitment to the July 28 ceasefire and agreed to allow ASEAN observers to monitor the situation.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:India's immigration raids send ripples through slums and skyscrapers alike
An upscale Indian suburb is rounding up some of its most marginalised residents, saying they are illegal immigrants.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump’s 100% chip tariff to exempt everyone but China
The United States plans to impose a 100% tariff on all semiconductor imports, while exempting chipmakers that have already invested in or promised to build factories on its soil. US President Donald Trump made the remarks in the Oval Office during a meeting with Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook on Wednesday (August 6). “But if […] The post Trump’s 100% chip tariff to exempt everyone but China appeared first on Asia...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:The Variables of OPCON: The ‘Control Rod’ Logic in Today’s ROK-US Alliance
As it has for decades, the South Korea-U.S. alliance must grapple with the inherently contradictory distortions of the control rod logic.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Will the Last Surviving Parent of a Japanese Abductee Get Closure?
The abduction issue has long been treated as a bilateral concern between Japan and North Korea. But amid shifting geopolitics, it warrants a broader regional response.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Stench of death hangs over Thai-Cambodian peace deal
BANGKOK – Thailand and Cambodia signed an extended 13-point peace agreement on Thursday (August 7) to end their five-day border war, while the stench from uncollected corpses and fear of their shadowy ghosts are haunting troops and residents along their disputed frontier. “Both sides agree to a ceasefire involving all types of weapons, including attacks […] The post Stench of death hangs over Thai-Cambodian peace deal...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Will US-India Defense Relations be Impacted by India’s Trade With Russia?
The impending sale of P8-I Poseidon multi-mission maritime aircraft to India is likely to be the first test case.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Seoul’s Strategic Dilemma: Navigating a High-Stakes Summit With Trump
When Donald Trump and Lee Jae-myung meet, the very definition of the 70-year-old South Korea-U.S. alliance will be on the table.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Swindler or Scapegoat? Provisional Verdict Announced in Large-Scale Kazakh Embezzlement Case
Kazakh charity founder Perizat Kairat sentenced to 10 years for embezzling millions in flood relief funds, raising questions about political ties and public trust in the nonprofit sector.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Global risk rises as Russia walks away from nuclear pact
Russia has announced it will no longer uphold its obligations under the intermediate-range nuclear forces (INF) treaty, signed by the Soviet Union and the United States in December 1987. The decision has raised questions about the future of nuclear deterrence and the danger of global nuclear proliferation. The timing of this announcement from the Kremlin […] The post Global risk rises as Russia walks away from nuclear...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:China’s weapons exports shifting global balance of power
Chinese weapons are starting to show up in the world’s biggest conflict zones, underscoring Beijing’s technological advancement and investment in this area. In the 1990s and 2000s, Chinese weapons systems and military equipment were seen as being little more than imitations of old Russian or even Soviet systems. China was largely reliant on exports from […] The post China’s weapons exports shifting global balance of...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Kyrgyz President Signs New Media Law, Making Registration Mandatory
In the three years it has taken for the Japarov government to see through its desired new media law, the country's reputation as an "island of democracy" has been considerably diminished.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Did the 12-day war forever change Iran’s Khamenei?
In the weeks since Israel’s expansive 12-day war, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rarely been seen in public. That absence has inevitably led to speculation over the 86-year-old’s health. But it also left many Middle East observers wondering about the future direction of the republic, and how its leadership will respond to possibly […] The post Did the 12-day war forever change Iran’s Khamenei?...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Assessing Religious Freedoms in Central Asia, USCIRF Delegations Visit Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan
Overly broad and vague laws restrict freedom of religion or belief in the Central Asian states says USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Myanmar's figurehead president dies after long illness
The South East Asian nation's military leaders named Myint Swe acting president after a 2021 coup.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Court gives Sara Duterte a new lease on political life
MANILA – Sara Duterte, the feisty Philippine vice president and arch-rival of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, has gotten a new lease on political life after the Senate voted not to proceed with an impeachment trial against her. In February, Duterte became the first Philippine vice president to be impeached for charges of violating the constitution, […] The post Court gives Sara Duterte a new lease on political life...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Indonesia’s Recent Banking Boom, Explained
The COVID-19 pandemic swelled the bottom line of the country's big commercial banks, but growth rates are likely to slow.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:How Bangladesh is Beckoning South Korean Capital
By leveraging its robust population, strategic geographic location, and a clear vision for digital transformation, Bangladesh is positioning itself as a transformative hub.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Why Does Central Asia Need a UN Regional Center for Sustainable Development Goals?
For a region facing complex environmental, demographic, and security challenges, a tailored and locally rooted SDG coordination mechanism is long overdue.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Indonesian State Investment Fund to Pursue Railway Debt Restructuring
The China-backed Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway has created a considerable debt burden for the Indonesian government.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:What Does the Decline of Agriculture Really Mean for Central Asia’s Stability?
If Central Asia is to build a resilient, inclusive, and adaptive economy, it must not retreat from agriculture – it must reimagine it.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:From heatwaves to floods: Extreme weather sweeps across Asia
While torrential rains pound China, sweltering heat has enveloped places like Japan and South Korea.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:US senators sound alarm on DeepSeek’s security risks
Seven Republican US senators have called for an investigation into DeepSeek’s data security threats, citing growing concerns that the artificial intelligence (AI) model could leak personal data or generate harmful content. In a letter submitted to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, the lawmakers urged the government to evaluate the risks of Chinese AI models collecting […] To continue reading, please log in to your...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Why being a soldier is cool again in the West
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has been facing a recruitment crisis for years. A lack of young people wanting to join has prompted a variety of responses from the force, including opening eligibility to some foreigners. Given talk of chronic shortages and a perennial recruitment crisis in Western volunteer forces, it’s somewhat surprising to see […] The post Why being a soldier is cool again in the West appeared...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Thailand’s Cabinet Approves Changes to Troubled Chinese Submarine Deal
The Chinese submarine will now be fitted with a Chinese-made diesel engine, in lieu of the German engines included in the original deal.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting could happen very soon
The big news is that US President Donald Trump has pronounced the Special Envoy Steven Witkoff’s talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin asvery productive. He has further announced he will meet with Putin face-to-face as soon as next week. He spoke to Putin by telephone today (August 6). Trump also says that he intends to […] The post Trump-Putin face-to-face meeting could happen very soon appeared first on Asia...
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:How the Taliban is Building Its Future Army
The idea that fighting terrorism and promoting women’s rights exist in separate arenas is a dangerous fiction.
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:Trump orders India tariff hike to 50% for buying Russian oil
India, which now faces among the highest tariff rates imposed by the US, called the levy "unjustified and unreasonable".
Published on: August 07, 2025 | Source:How a cartoon skull became a symbol of defiance in Indonesia
Some lawmakers say the black skull flags from the Japanese anime One Piece threaten national unity.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:India’s Strategic Bet on Battery Security: Can It Turn ‘Black Mass’ into ‘White Gold’?
Recycling could provide India with a reliable source of the critical minerals needed to make lithium-ion batteries.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:Pakistan’s Mass Deportations of Afghan Refugees: A Humanitarian Emergency in the Making
Pakistan is stepping up its deportations even as international funding for Afghan refugees and resettlement plummets.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:The ‘Three Pats’: Xi Jinping’s Enduring Governance Dilemma
In Xi’s China, two narratives exist in uneasy tension – one encouraging experimentation by local officials, the other doubling down on discipline.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source:As Trump Lifts Sanctions on Myanmar Elites, Is the US Eyeing Rare Earth Reserves?
As Myanmar’s military pushes forward with its plan to consolidate power through sham elections, the Trump administration may be looking to bring the junta in from the cold.
Published on: August 06, 2025 | Source: