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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanIn the triangular UK-US-China relationship, donโt overlook energy
The United States is trying to curb unfair and abusive Chinese trade practices, which have been exacerbated since Beijingโs accession into the World Trade Organization in 2001. A response to the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump has been the restriction of rare earth mineral exports to the US. Dependence on the Peopleโs Republic of [โฆ] The post In the triangular UK-US-China relationship, donโt overlook energy...
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North Korean defector to sue Kim Jong Un for abuse
A Seoul rights group says this is the first North Korea-born defector taking legal action against the regime.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:The slow race toward a robotic tank
The Pentagon has taken a step back from supporting research and development of robotic land vehicles. The goal was to be able to move firepower on the front lines without risking the lives of tank operators. Recently, setbacks to tank operators in the Ukraine conflict, on both sides, have sidelined any major combat use of [โฆ] The post The slow race toward a robotic tank appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs climate gambit: Bet on coal while winning the green race
Chinaโs energy profile is a paradox. The country accounts for more than half of global coal use even as it builds the worldโs largest solar-panel and EV industries. Cheap coal power gives Chinese factories rock-bottom electricity costs, and state oil/gas revenue bankrolls clean-energy projects. By spring 2025 wind and solar already supplied over a quarter [โฆ] The post Chinaโs climate gambit: Bet on coal while winning...
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:South Korean Banks, the EU, and the Failure of Microfinance in Cambodia
Many of the serious problems with the country's microfinance sector were present at its inception in the 1990s.
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:Beware the โDiderot Effectโ of Southeast Asian Development
Is the region's obsession with infrastructure mega-projects economically misplaced?
Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source:India and China strive to reset ties but with caution
Bilateral relations between India and China have improved since the 2020 clash - but larger challenges remain.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Chinese students sleep off heatwave in libraries and tents
As eastern China deals with extreme heat, residents are finding new ways to cool down.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:South Korea's ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
Yoon is in detention for a second time over his failed martial law declaration last year.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:How NATOโs Post-WWII Defense Spending Can Inform Asiaโs Strategic Shift
The U.S. push for increased defense spending from its Asian allies mirrors the Cold War-era experience of NATO, where U.S. pressure led to gradual but necessary increases in defense capabilities.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Jakarta-Riyadh Convergence: Prabowoโs Saudi Outreach and the Pursuit of Foreign Investment
The growing synergy between Jakarta and Riyadh reflects not only economic alignment but also a stronger convergence in navigating the evolving global order.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:How Tajikistanโs Banks Help Russian Citizens Bypass SWIFT Ban
A new investigation and proliferating online ads reveal how Russian citizens send money to European bank accounts despite Western sanctions.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:How Can Washington Break Beijingโs Encirclement of Taiwan?
By understanding Chinaโs intentions, the U.S. can work to counter-shape the strategic landscape with informational influence, military stability, and institutional crisis management.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:China rejects German claim it targeted military plane with laser
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Is China Entering Its โJapan Momentโ?
Chinaโs economy is nowhere near a breaking point โ but it is unmistakably slowing down.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Pakistanโs New Detention Law Presumes Baloch Citizens Guilty of Terrorism Until Proven Innocent
An amendment to the Anti-Terrorism Act will allow security forces in the restive region the powers to detain any person for up to three months without charging them.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:The Trump Effect Heads to Tokyo
It is decidedly outside the Trump administrationโs interest to harm the LDPโs electoral prospects if it wants a greater chance at achieving its goals for Japanese defense spending. But thatโs exactly what its doing.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Operationalizing a Quad Critical Minerals Pactย
As American economic leadership in the Indo-Pacific faces its most difficult litmus test in years, a Quad critical minerals partnership offers the most promising -- and practical -- first step to restore trust and deliver results.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Awami League Leader Kamal Hossain Looks Back on Bangladesh in the Year Gone By
โWe have lost power to a conspiracy, but AL leaders and workers are united. We will take the fight to the streets.โ
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:At Rio, the BRICS Projected the Voice of the Global South
India's presence in BRICS gives the grouping, which is often seen to be 'anti-West' a 'non-West' image.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:'You did it': How doctor realised mushroom cook was a killer
Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three relatives with a toxic mushroom lunch.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Rio summit made clear BRICS is sliding towards irrelevance
The BRICS group of nations has just concluded its 17th annual summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. But, despite member states adopting a long list of commitments covering global governance, finance, health, AI and climate change, the summit was a lackluster affair. The two most prominent leaders from the groupโs founding members [โฆ] The post Rio summit made clear BRICS is sliding towards irrelevance appeared...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Families anxious over safety of Indians kidnapped in Mali
Armed assailants abducted three Indian men from their place of work in Mali last week.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:China wins as Trumpโs โTariff Manโ act trashes Japanโs 2025
TOKYO โ As if Japanโs economy werenโt having a rotten enough 2025, Donald Trump just upped the pressure exponentially with a 25% tariff. The same day Tokyo got disastrous news from Washington, data showed thatreal wagesin Japan fell the fastest in 20 months in May. The 2.9% year-on-year drop marks the fifth consecutive month in [โฆ] To continue reading, please log in to your AT+ Premium account. Not yet a member? Please...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:If only we could expect surprises in Japanโs Defense White Paper
Japanโs 2025 Defense White Paper soon will be approved formally by the Cabinet. Itโs not quite fair to say that if youโve seen one White Paper youโve seen them all, but one can pretty much anticipate whatโs coming โ while hoping for something noteworthy. The White Papers accurately describe the military/political threats to Japan โ [โฆ] The post If only we could expect surprises in Japanโs Defense White Paper appeared...
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:What happens in Taiwan's military exercise to defend against China?
The annual Han Kuang drill is aimed at sending a clear signal to Beijing.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:Are India's skies safe? Air safety watchdog responds amid rising concerns
Indiaโs skies remain safe, with accident rates below global averages, air safety regulator chief tells the BBC.
Published on: July 09, 2025 | Source:What happens in Taiwan's Han Kuang military exercise?
Han Kuang is aimed at rehearsing Taiwan's defence against a possible attack from China.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Ex-Bangladesh leader authorised deadly crackdown, leaked audio suggests
Sheikh Hasina authorised lethal force against protesters, according to leaked audio verified by the BBC.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Beijingโs Triangular Play: Weaving Development, Diplomacy, and Multilateralism
Chinaโs shift from skepticism to active promotion of triangular cooperation reflects its evolving global strategy.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:New Trump Tariffs Target Kazakhstan With 25% Rate
A letter to the Kazakh president stated, "Starting on August 1, 2025, we will charge Kazakhstan a Tariff of only 25% on any and all Kazakh products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs.โ
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Trumpโs New Tariffs Say More Than Just Numbers
A foreign policy based on coercion, but lacking predictability and institutional commitment, could see the United States cut itself off from the global network of trust.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders for persecuting women and girls
The Taliban's supreme leader and chief justice are accused by the Hague-based judges of gender persecution.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Chronic Water Shortages Plague Pakistanโs Capital
Blaming India has made it easy for Pakistan to avoid the difficult work of providing water security to its population.
Published on: July 08, 2025 | Source:Why the MCCโs Continuation is in the Interest of Nepal โ and the US
After putting MCC projects on hold in January this year, the Trump administration recently said that its projects in Nepal would go ahead.
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