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'I was pushed across the India border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'

The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

'I was pushed across the border into Bangladesh at gunpoint'

The BBC met people in India's Assam who say they were accused of being illegal immigrants and forced across the border.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

A New Mindset for the China-Germany Economic Partnership

A shift in perspective is needed โ€“ one that honestly assesses where economic protection is justified and where cooperation might still be beneficial.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

ISKP Declares War Against Baloch Separatists

In confirming the presence of its bases in Pakistan, ISKP made a significant admission.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Watch: Moment girl rescues sister from runaway vehicle in China

An 11-year-old girl in Henan, China, pulled her baby sister from the path of a runaway electric mini cabin scooter.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Anwarโ€™s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law test for Malaysia

In a landmark June 4 ruling, Malaysiaโ€™s High Court denied Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahimโ€™s controversial attempt to shield himself from civil proceedings by invoking a constitutional mechanism โ€” a move critics say was a veiled attempt at political immunity. The courtโ€™s rejection of Anwarโ€™s bid marks the beginning of a legal confrontation unprecedented in Malaysian [โ€ฆ] The post Anwarโ€™s immunity bid fails in rule-of-law...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Eleven die in India crush as fans gather for IPL victory parade

Thousands of people lined the streets on Wednesday to welcome the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Pakistanโ€™s Upgrade to Diplomatic Ties With the Taliban Should Not Be Seen in Isolation

India and Chinaโ€™s own moves vis-a-vis Afghanistan may have influenced Pakistanโ€™s decision.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

New Zealand Reverses Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Ban Amid Energy Security Concerns

New Zealandโ€™s experience demonstrates that relying on fossil fuels, even as a stopgap measure, can undermine progress toward net-zero goals.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Did Trump know about Ukraineโ€™s drone blitz in advance?

Ukraineโ€™sstrategic drone strikeson Sunday against elements of Russiaโ€™s nuclear triad all across the country were an unprecedented provocation that risks a dramatic worsening of the conflict. Speculation has since swirled about whether Trump knew about these attacks in advance, which his Press Secretarydenied. What follows are five relevant points, each accompanied by brief arguments about [โ€ฆ] The post Did Trump know...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Despite US Disapproval, Europe Eyes a Greater Role in the Indo-Pacific

The robust European presence at the Shangri-La Dialogue was just the latest indication that the EU seeks to defend its own interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Drone Warfare Is Redefining India-Pakistan Rivalry

India and Pakistan used a mix of smaller hobbyist drone systems and larger, military-grade systems that were made accessible by friendly nations.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Geopolitical Intelligence and Business Strategy Amid China-US Competition

Insights from Finley Grimble.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Bridges, Not Blocs: Indiaโ€™s Quiet Ascent in a Fractured Global Order

As global powers fracture into rival spheres of influence, Indiaโ€™s strategic restraint, non-alignment, and economic resilience position it as a stabilizing force in a multipolar world.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Taiwanโ€™s Government Cracks Down on Links to China

The Lai administration is stepping up enforcement of existing laws regulating trips to China and forbidding registration for Chinese national IDs.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Now the hard part: Lee Jae-myung and S Koreaโ€™s quest for balance

This article was originally published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. When Lee Jae-myung last ran for the South Korean presidency in 2022 he campaigned for balance in Seoulโ€™s foreign relations. At a time when the Biden administration pushed for not just closer bilateral but trilateral cooperation with Japan on the security issues [โ€ฆ] The post Now the hard part: Lee Jae-myung and S Koreaโ€™s quest for...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Ukraine shows it knows wars are never won in the past

The iconoclastic American general Douglas MacArthur once said that โ€œwars are never won in the past.โ€ That sentiment certainly seemed to ring true following Ukraineโ€™s recent audacious attack on Russiaโ€™s strategic bomber fleet, using small, cheap drones housed in wooden pods and transported near Russian airfields in trucks. The synchronized operation targeted Russian Air Force [โ€ฆ] The post Ukraine shows it knows wars are...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Will President Lee Jae-myung Bring Geopolitical Realignment for South Korea?ย 

If the past trend is any guide, the new government will exhibit stability with respect to the U.S. alliance โ€“ while trying to maintain alignment with China as well.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

From Scrap to Strategy: Building a Circular Economy for Indiaโ€™s Electronics Boom

Critical minerals recovered from e-waste through established recycling systems can become a vital domestic source of essential minerals for India.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The Fall of Mongoliaโ€™s Coalition Governmentย ย 

A youth-driven protest succeeded in toppling Oyun-Erdene and the coalition government. But what comes next?

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Teen TikTok star shot dead after man broke into her home, police say

The 17-year-old's murder has sparked a debate about women on social media in Pakistan.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

The hard road to a clean and profitable Danantara

The recent inauguration of Danantara, Indonesiaโ€™s new sovereign wealth fund, marks a remarkable development in the Southeast Asian nationโ€™s economic strategy. Established through amendment to the State-Owned Enterprises Law (Law No. 1), Danantaraโ€™s creation has sparked significant discussion, often drawing comparisons with regional giants such as Singaporeโ€™s Temasek Holdings and Malaysiaโ€™s Khazanah Nasional. Yet, a [โ€ฆ]...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trial by fire: Chinese laser weapon reputedly in Russian service

Chinaโ€™s battlefield lasers have arrived in Ukraine and may soon shape a drone-saturated future war over Taiwan. Last month, The War Zone (TWZ) reported that Russia has reportedly deployed a Chinese laser weapon system to counter Ukrainian drones, according to pro-Russian Telegram sources. A video posted this May shows a system resembling Chinaโ€™s Shen Nung [โ€ฆ] The post Trial by fire: Chinese laser weapon reputedly in...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Lee Jae-myung takes the helm of a fractured and unmoored Korea

As Lee Jae-myung assumes South Koreaโ€™s presidency after a decisive electoral victory, the left-leaning leader inherits not just a nation beset by economic distress and political fatigue but a region tilting precariously toward geostrategic recalibration. North Korea, often the most volatile player in this theater, has reason to quietly celebrate. For Pyongyang, the return of [โ€ฆ] The post Lee Jae-myung takes the helm of...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Deadly mushroom lunch cook tells court she threw up toxic meal

Erin Patterson is accused of murdering three relatives and trying to kill another with poisonous fungi.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Vanuatu looks into revoking Andrew Tate's golden passport

Tate gained citizenship in the tiny Pacific state under a scheme that has allegedly been abused by criminals.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China Pressuring Two Major Myanmar Armed Groups to Halt Offensives

Beijing continues to push for a political settlement that will allow strategic China-backed infrastructure projects to move forward.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korea's new president Lee Jae-myung pledges to 'unite' country

Experts say he faces a challenging task, as division and discontentment continue to rack South Korea.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Silicon Schengen Is Europeโ€™s Play. An AI Archipelago Could Be ASEANโ€™s.

Southeast Asia must improve its position in the global AI value chain, from a low-cost transit point to a critical node for innovation and production.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

US Pressuring Vietnam to Downgrade Economic Ties With China: Report

Washington is driving a hard bargain in its ongoing trade and tariff negotiations with Hanoi.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korea's new president has a Trump-shaped crisis to avert

Lee Jae-myung secured a storming victory, but his honeymoon will barely last the day.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Will Ukraine or Russia win the war?

After Ukraineโ€™s attack on Russian air bases, some pundits are writing thatUkraine is winning the war.At least one American newspaper headlined the surprise attack as Russiaโ€™s โ€œPearl Harbor,โ€ evidently forgetting the ultimate result. In any case, the actual ground war in Ukraine is increasingly favoring the Russians, who are slowly tightening the noose on Kyivโ€™s [โ€ฆ] The post Will Ukraine or Russia win the war? appeared...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

The Indian pilot set for a historic space journey on Axiom-4

Shubhanshu Shukla will be only the second Indian to travel to space and the first-ever to visit ISS.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Former Kyrgyz President Atambayev Sentenced in Absentia to 11 Years

Atambayev was released from jail in 2023 and promptly flew to Spain. He hasn't returned to Kyrgyzstan since.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Korean opposition wins presidency after months of political chaos

Lee Jae-myung was voted in exactly six months after his predecessor made a failed martial law bid.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia