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The first drone war opens a new chapter in India-Pakistan conflict
Experts say the tit-for-tat attacks mark a dangerous new phase in the decades-old rivalry. What next?
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:
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50 Years After the War, Vietnam’s Greatest Challenge May Lie in the Realm of Memory
The country is moving closer to a genuine reckoning with painful and politically sensitive realities about the war that pitted Vietnamese against each other.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Marcos-Duterte Feud Looms Large as Philippines Approaches May 12 Midterms
The dramatic feud between the two political dynasties has polarized the Filipino electorate and crowded out substantial policy debates.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:Myanmar Junta Boss to Attend World War II Victory Parade in Moscow
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing has made five trips to Russia since the February 2021 coup.
Published on: May 09, 2025 | Source:FBI opens criminal investigation into Trump legal foe Letitia James
The New York attorney general, who brought a lawsuit against Trump in 2022, is facing allegations of mortgage fraud.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:SHKP, CK Asset, Henderson to dominate Hong Kong housing amid demand for small units
The three developers will deliver 60 per cent of new homes in 2025 and 2026, up from 40 per cent in 2023 and 2024, JLL says.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Trump calls for 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia
The US president threatened to impose further sanctions if a truce is violated.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:China and Russia accuse US of raising risk of nuclear war and vow to respond to threats jointly
Statement decries US initiatives including expansion of security alliances, development of ‘Golden Dome’ and sharing of nuclear technology.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:India says it targeted Pakistan’s radar in clash amid speculation system was made in China
Islamabad described as having tried to ‘engage a number of military targets’ in India and getting ‘neutralised’ by New Delhi.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Pope who? Election of first US pontiff stuns St Peter’s crowd
The cheering crowd fell silent when Robert Prevost’s name was read out in Latin, and reporters had to tell some of those gathered who he was.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:China welcomes back physics star Lin Shaozhen – and out comes the online abuse
Top biomechanics researcher takes up professorship at Sun Yat-sen University.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Behind the smiles: Three things to watch as Xi meets Putin
The BBC’s Laura Bicker explains what to look out for during the Chinese leader's state visit to Russia.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Chinese research not taken as seriously as papers from elsewhere
My new research suggests there is a stubborn pattern in academic publishing. My co-author and I examined some 8,000 articles published in the world’s most reputable economics journals to study citations, which are where academics cite previously published research in their papers. We found that papers whose lead authors had Chinese surnames received on average […] The post Chinese research not taken as seriously as...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:What’s in a name? Pope Leo XIV’s choice signals commitment to social justice
Before his appointment as the new pontiff, Cardinal Robert Prevost was a fierce critic of Trump’s deportations and anti-immigrant policy.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Connectivity and Energy Cooperation Key to Boosting India-Azerbaijan Relations
India's quest for a foothold in Central Asia and the South Caucasus, combined with Baku's desire for business and connectivity, could provide a much-needed opportunity to transform the bilateral relations.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The Strategic Misreading of Taiwan Is a Dangerous Oversight
Casting Taiwan as a “provocateur” is not only analytically flawed, but risks legitimizing Beijing’s aggression.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:India loses top fighter jet – bad news for its future air combat
India has lost its top fighter jet, the Rafale EH. Three Rafale jets were shot down. In addition, at least one Sukhoi and one MIG plus a large Israel reconnaissance drone were destroyed by Pakistan’s air force. Until the latest air combat, India had acquired 34 Rafale jet fighters. These are multimission platforms suitable for […] The post India loses top fighter jet – bad news for its future air combat appeared first...
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The Duality in China’s Security Relations With Russia
Despite international pressure, Beijing-Moscow security ties have strengthened since 2022 – but pointedly in areas away from the Eastern European theater.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:EU to report on Trump-fuelled Chinese trade diversion this month
Will assess impact of US tariffs on Chinese shipments; European Commission also mulls retaliatory levies on US$100 billion worth of US goods.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The US interest rate outlook is increasingly uncertain
The Federal Reserve Board’s May 7 decision to leave interest rates unchanged wasn’t a surprise, but there may be surprises ahead. Markets are expecting the Fed to cut its benchmark interest rate a couple of times later this year from the current 4.25% to 4.5%. They could be right. But cuts aren’t the only possibility. […] The post The US interest rate outlook is increasingly uncertain appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Robert Prevost chosen as new pope, first US pontiff in history
He has taken the name Leo XIV and will succeed Pope Francis, who died on April 21 at age 88.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s point man on Macau affairs begins 6-day visit to city
Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong meets Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai and other officials at the start of his visit.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump announces US trade deal with Britain, suggests call with Xi Jinping for China
Agreement marks first such pact secured by American leader’s administration since launching sweeping effort to overhaul global trading system.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Bill Gates to give away 99% of fortune by 2045, slams Musk for ‘killing’ poorest children
The Microsoft co-founder’s comments come amid deep cuts to US foreign aid overseen by the world’s richest man.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong lawmakers unanimously pass motion seeking unity against Trump tariffs
Some lawmakers also use Legislative Council session to call for tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison not to go ahead with selling Panama ports.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:China warns US to ‘show sincerity’, the battle for WWII history: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing urging Washington to drop tariffs ahead of talks to Xi and Putin’s meeting in Moscow, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong congee chain’s closure leaves mainland workers without wages, home
Uncertain times for about 20 imported workers after Ocean Empire Food Shop abruptly closes all seven branches.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:The stage is set for China-US tariff talks – but trade war far from final act
Analysts said this weekend’s dialogue in Switzerland is only prologue for an extended negotiation, as neither side wishes to give ground.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Russian Raids Target Central Asians in Cafes, Bathhouses
Central Asian governments have been meek in the face of Moscow's repeated targeting of the region’s citizens.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ship captain remanded in custody in Hong Kong over damaging Baltic Sea pipeline
Wan Wenguo, captain of Hong Kong-flagged ship, faces count of criminal damage and two charges for alleged violation of marine by-laws.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Does Southeast Asia Lead the World in Human Flourishing?
In a new global study attempting to measure contentment and quality of life, Indonesia and the Philippines are ranked first and third, respectively.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:Ex-Hong Kong bus technician jailed for year for seditious social media posts
Li Chun-kit, 36, pleads guilty to knowingly publishing publications with a seditious intention, targeting police and judiciary in comments.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:How will China remember US scholar Joseph Nye, the father of ‘soft power’?
Observers say that while Nye’s ideas were widely praised in China, his attitude towards Beijing was not as friendly as believed.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:What Can Asia and the Pacific Expect From Australia’s New Government?
Foreign policy didn’t feature heavily in the campaign, but Labor’s pre-election budget plan offers clues to the government’s priorities.
Published on: May 08, 2025 | Source:‘Show sincerity’: China urges US to drop tariffs ahead of first trade talks
As top Chinese and US officials meet in Switzerland this weekend, Beijing calls on Washington to prove it is serious about negotiations.
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