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The kings of K-pop are returning after all seven members completed their military service.
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The Deadline for Trump’s ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ Is Looming
How are other countries responding to the threat that the U.S. tariffs will be re-applied from July 9?
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Involvement of Regional Actors Complicates the Insurgency in Balochistan
The Baloch struggle for independence from Pakistan now involve a growing cast of characters (and victims).
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Silicon Statecraft Alignment: Taiwan’s Strategic Bet on US-Led Export Controls
Taiwan’s June 10 entity list update is no mere technical fine-tuning – it marks a shift in both regulatory burden-sharing and further security alignment with the U.S.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:CSTO Foreign Ministers Meet in Kyrgyzstan
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan was absent, as Yerevan continues to weigh formally leaving the organization after having frozen its participation in 2024.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Charm and Coercion Shape China’s Expanding Security Footprint in Southeast Asia
Beijing seeks to replace the U.S. as a primary security partner for Southeast Asian states, and it has been actively pursuing that goal in recent years.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:How Russia Used Kyrgyzstan to Reopen Its Financial Escape Routes
Sanctions enforcement continues to rely on static lists of named entities and accounts when evasion networks are built to morph and reroute at every point of friction.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Thai prime minister suspended over leaked phone call
Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended as the constitutional court considers a petition for her removal.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Thailand’s Constitutional Court Suspends Prime Minister Over Leaked Call
Under pressure in the courts and in parliament, Paetongtarn Shinawatra's chances of remaining in office are rapidly approaching zero.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Singapore police can now seize bank accounts to stop scams
The new law was passed to combat Singapore's worsening scam problem, but some have said it is too intrusive.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Millions of 'lovebugs' swarm hikers in South Korea
A hiker who filmed the infestation told local media the bugs at Gyeyangsan mountain were like a "thick carpet".
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Is the 'big, beautiful' India-US trade deal in trouble?
With days to go before 9 July, when the tariff pause ends, hopes persist but negotiations are tough.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Death toll in India factory blast rises to 34
Several workers were injured and killed in a blast at the unit of Sigachi Industries in Telangana state.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Manila mayor warns of health emergency over mounting rubbish
Newly-elected mayor Francisco Domagoso has advised residents to refrain from taking out their rubbish.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Myanmar’s Elephants are Partners in Resistance and Relief
Elephants are playing important roles in the country's civil war, but the conflict casts a dark shadow over their future.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Philippines Elevates Defense Ties With Lithuania to Counter ‘Common Threats’
The Philippine defense secretary said that the agreement was part of the Marcos administration's attempt to build alliances as a counter to China's assertive maritime behavior.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:China’s new graphite bomb signals shift to silent siege of Taiwan
China’s tease of a graphite bomb signals a shift toward non-kinetic warfare aimed at crippling Taiwan’s power grid and eroding resistance from within. Recently the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that China in a state broadcaster video had teased a potential new graphite bomb, which appears designed to disable enemy power infrastructure through non-kinetic […] The post China’s new graphite bomb signals shift...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:China is not alone in building a new cult of heroes and martyrs
A tour guide competition was held in the central Chinese city of Wuhan in late May. This was not some fun contest. According to Chinese state media, it was a carefully conceived effort to “attract and cultivate a group of politically firm and professionally skilled storytellers of heroes and martyrs in the new era.” It […] The post China is not alone in building a new cult of heroes and martyrs appeared first on Asia...
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Indonesia to Relax Import Restrictions as US Tariff Deadline Looms
Jakarta says that the measures will aid its tariff negotiations with the Trump administration, while advancing its broader economic goals.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:Why Did Hun Sen Call For Regime Change in Thailand?
It is hard to see what Cambodia's former leader gained by openly violating the regional norm against mutual non-interference.
Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source:As Squid Game ends, South Koreans return to the reality that inspired it
The show's themes of unemployment and inequality are all too relatable for Korean viewers.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:UN Rapporteur Highlights Continuing Restrictions of Civic Space in the Philippines
While the situation has improved under President Marcos, Irene Khan identified numerous areas of concern.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:BBC investigation reveals hidden deaths at India festival crush
The Uttar Pradesh government says 37 people were killed in the Kumbh Mela crush, but the BBC has verified at least 82 deaths.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:1 in 3 Tuvaluans Applies for a New ‘Climate Visa’ to Australia
Ultimately, everyone in Tuvalu may end up seeking such a visa.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:China to hold first World Humanoid Robot Games
China will hold an international sports game for humanoid robots in August to demonstrate Chinese robots’ capabilities in performing complex body movements. Following the world’s first humanoid robots’ marathon in April and kickboxing match in May, both held in China, the first World Humanoid Robot Games (WHRG) will be held in Beijing from August 15 […] The post China to hold first World Humanoid Robot Games appeared...
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Propaganda, Pay, and Prison: The Kazakhs Fighting in Ukraine
While many Central Asian migrants have been coerced or pressured into fighting for Russia in Ukraine, a number of Kazakh citizens have taken up arms voluntarily.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Retreating Is Not Safety: How Cambodia Drives Women Out of Civic Spaces
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is driving women out of leadership positions and public advocacy.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Russian Without Russians: The Politics of Language in Uzbekistan
A new generation is questioning the privileged place of the Russian language in public education and everyday life – while still grappling with its utility, legacy, and political weight.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:The Transnational Origins of Taiwan’s Semiconductor Industry
Donald Trump’s self-proclaimed “victory” in his chip war against Taipei is premised on a fundamental misunderstanding of how we got to where we are.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Anatomy of an Insurgency: Balochistan’s Crisis and Pakistan’s Failures
Recent escalations demonstrate both the insurgents’ growing operational capabilities and the Pakistani state’s persistent reliance on heavy-handed military responses that continue to alienate Baloch society.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Michael Kugelman Revisits the India-Pakistan Crisis
“This is the first time since each country went nuclear that we’ve seen so much force used in so many places.”
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Mongolia’s Strategic Turn Toward Central Asia
Since 2023, Mongolia has been actively deepening its political relations with Central Asian countries – not just as a strategic pivot, but also as a form of cultural and historical reconnection.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:South Korean President Nominates Prime Minister and Ministers
Lee Jae-myung has nominated 17 out of 19 ministers – and one of them was part of the Cabinet of his impeached predecessor.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:After No-Confidence Vote, Tasmania Headed to the Polls July 19
The roots of the latest round of turbulence in Tasmania’s politics lie in mismanagement: of a critical infrastructure project and a cultural point of pride with significant financial implications.
Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source:Japan’s Democratic Party for the People Mixes Momentum and Backlash
The party’s first-ever seats in the Tokyo legislature come amid scrutiny over its leader’s remarks on gender and overall communication strategy.
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