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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanHeela Najibullah’s Plea: Let Afghanistan Stand Neutral and United
29 years after Afghanistan’s former President Dr. Mohammad Najibullah was killed by the Taliban, his daughter keeps alive his vision for a neutral, independent, and peaceful country.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:
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South Korea’s Ruling Party Is Divided Over How to Handle the Opposition
While the Democratic Party leader has taken an uncompromising stance, President Lee Jae-myung is attempting to foster solidarity and cooperation.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:The Enduring Legacy of US-Uzbekistan Exchange Programs
At the annual alumni conference, the transformative power of people-to-people programs was on full display.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Russia’s Su-35 deal gives Iran wings–but not backing
In the wake of US and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear program, Russia may be poised to supply Tehran with high-end fighter jets that could tilt the Middle East’s airpower balance. This month, multiple media outlets reported that leaked internal documents from Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec and its subsidiary Concern Radio-Electronic Technologies (KRET) revealed […] The post Russia’s Su-35 deal gives Iran...
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:At least 24 killed as army paraglider bombs Myanmar Buddhist festival
Locals tell the BBC the carnage has made it hard to identify victims of the military attack.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Fans mourn death of popular Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda
Jawanda died on Wednesday, 11 days after he met with a motorcycle accident.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:American mistakes handing China short-term gains
There are three aspects to the US-China issue: short-term, medium-term and long-term. In the short term, China has already achieved four results: 1) halted rare earth exports to counter the US tariff offensive; 2) used the September 3 parade to intimidate the US military; 3) distanced India somewhat from America’s orbit; 4) increased exports to […] The post American mistakes handing China short-term gains appeared...
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Telecoms company sent emails to wrong addresses during deadly outage
The outage in Australia has been linked to four deaths as people could not reach emergency services.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Gambling hub Macau bets on healthcare tourism
Beijing has been pushing for Macau to diversify its economy away from gaming to healthcare tourism.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Uzbekistan reaches for more US trade and investment
Speaking at the United Nations in New York on September 23, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan made it clear that he no longer adheres to his predecessors’ post-Soviet policies of isolation and go-it-alone economic development strategy – those days are over. Uzbekistan today – or so the evidence suggests – is more open for business […] The post Uzbekistan reaches for more US trade and investment appeared first...
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:How Cultural Heritage Is Being Attacked – and Protected – in Myanmar’s Civil War
Nearly five years on, the conflict is taking a significant toll on important cultural sites across the nation.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:The Indian messaging app that wants to take on WhatsApp
Arattai is seeing a surge in popularity amid a push from Narendra Modi's government to boost self-reliance.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Why Indonesia still isn’t a great power
Indonesia stands at a crossroads of ambition and hesitation. President Prabowo Subianto’s vision to transform the country into a regional great power is both compelling and understandable. With a population exceeding 280 million, an economy among the largest in Asia and a geography bridging two oceans, Indonesia’s potential influence is undeniable. Yet potential does not […] The post Why Indonesia still isn’t a great...
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Japan football official sentenced for viewing child abuse images on plane
A flight crew had raised the alarm after they spotted Kageyama looking at the images on the plane.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Pasni port deal would pivot Pakistan from China to US
Pakistan’s reported proposal to grant the United States a development and management role at Pasni port, as reported by the Financial Times, marks one of the most consequential geopolitical developments in recent years. Situated along the Arabian Sea – just 113 kilometers from China-operated Gwadar port, 161 km from Iran and approximately 286.5 km from […] The post Pasni port deal would pivot Pakistan from China to US...
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:The deadly dose: Inside India's cough syrup obsession
India’s booming cough syrup market faces scrutiny after contaminated syrups kill multiple children.
Published on: October 08, 2025 | Source:Everest hikers guided to safety after being stranded by blizzard
Hundreds of hikers have been guided to safety in Tibet after becoming trapped over the weekend by heavy snowfall.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Trump ceasefire plan vague, biased, but has international support
Two years into the most horrific chapter in the history of Israel and Palestine, a glimmer of hope has been offered to both sides by US President Donald Trump’s plan for a permanent ceasefire and initial steps towards a faraway peace, or at least coexistence. The plan at this stage is extremely vague, full of […] The post Trump ceasefire plan vague, biased, but has international support appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Kazakhstan Aligns Itself With Trump, Calling Climate Change ‘Fraud’
Kazakhstan's leaders once characterized climate change as an existential crisis. Now they're quoting Donald Trump and calling it a "fraud."
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Quad should build cognitive shield against AI deepfakes
The Indo-Pacific’s democracies face a systemic threat transcending military domains through the weaponization of synthetic reality. State adversaries can now leverage AI-driven disinformation to destabilize elections, inflame social tensions and paralyze crisis response, directly challenging the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific. The current tactical focus on detecting individual deepfakes is an inadequate...
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Snapback Sanctions on Iran: Risks for Central Asia
Central Asia’s trade with Iran will likely not collapse entirely but will become more expensive, slower, and risk-laden.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Mongolian President Khurelsukh’s India Visit Will Redefine the Strategic Partnership
As India-Mongolia ties turn 70, both sides are looking to deepen their bond beyond its aspirational status.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Taiwan’s Weaponization of Semiconductor Exports
The episode with South Africa marks the first time that Taiwan has actively and unilaterally utilized its position in the chip supply chain to engage in economic coercion.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Chinese engineers vs US accountants: the real power struggle
In a neon-lit trading room in New York, screens pulse with tickers as traders, fueled by caffeine and ambition, celebrate profit margins measured in milliseconds. Value here is abstract and fleeting – a flickering stock price, quarterly guidance, the algorithm’s next move. Half a world away, at the new Chancay mega-port in Peru, a different […] The post Chinese engineers vs US accountants: the real power struggle...
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Quad at a Crossroads: Can the Indo-Pacific Grouping Survive Trump 2.0?
The Quad’s future will depend not only on Washington’s choices but also on the willingness of the other members to adapt, innovate, and sustain their shared vision.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Tracking Conflict in the Asia-Pacific: September 2025 Update
In September, Rohingya militants became increasingly active in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state, and anti-government demonstrations turned deadly in Nepal.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Mongolia shows sovereignty and global organizations can co-exist
This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. The authors are Democratic members of the US House of Representatives. Inremarksto the 80thsession of the UN General Assembly, US President Donald Trump invoked “sovereignty” as a key guiding principle for nations, framing it against “globalism.” For the President and select other leaders, sovereignty […] The post Mongolia shows...
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:China Wants to Attract More Young Foreign Talent. Nationalists Don’t.
A new visa for STEM grads has sparked paranoia that China will be swamped by Indian migrants.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Uzbek Ambassador Furqat Sidikov on the US-Uzbekistan Relationship
“Uzbekistan remains firmly committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with the United States, recognizing substantial potential for progress in both bilateral and regional cooperation.”
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Another Celebrity-Fueled Stampede Claims Lives in India
Actor-turned-politician Vijay kept a massive crowd waiting for seven hours in the sweltering heat. A tragedy was waiting to happen.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:The Indonesia-EU Free Trade Agreement, Explained
The deal, nearly a decade in the making, is closely connected to the broader churn in the global economy.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Shoe thrown at India's top judge in religious row
A lawyer attacks India's Chief Justice BR Gavai over remarks he made about a Hindu god.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:A Middle Power’s Grand Strategy in Action: Malaysia’s ‘Credible’ Defense Partnership With Australia
Bilateral defense cooperation is a good example of how Malaysia's pursuit of "credible partnerships" has yielded the country a handsome strategic dividend.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:Why Tech Firms Can’t Afford to Ignore Southeast Asia’s Cyber Scam Slavery Crisis
There are many business and reputational risks of ignoring forced criminality in tech supply chains.
Published on: October 07, 2025 | Source:The Gen Z Movement Comes to Timor-Leste
What can we learn from the recent eruption of youth protests in Southeast Asia’s youngest nation?
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