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Opposition's Lee Jae-myung will become South Korea's next president, winning the country's first election since impeachment chaos.
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After the Tiananmen Square Massacre: A Reflection on America’s China Policy
After June 4, 1989, the U.S. government downgraded concerns over China’s human rights record to pursue realist interests. That Trump is doing the same today should be no surprise.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Why Early Warning Systems Deserve More Attention in Asia-Pacific Climate Security
From Cambodia to Nepal, early warning of natural disasters is not an add-on to humanitarian response. It is humanitarian response – at its smartest and most effective.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The ‘Central Contradiction’ That Plagued Xi Jinping’s Father
A new biography of Xi Zhongxun shines light on both the suffering caused by one-party rule and the loyalty that keeps such a system alive.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Cross-Strait Deterrence and the Limits of US Security Guarantees
The Trump administration faces a critical test of credibility and commitment toward supporting Taiwan. Rhetoric alone will not suffice.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Uzbek Migration Agency Makes Headway in East Asia
A delegation from Uzbekistan, led by the country’s Migration Agency, made stops in South Korea and Japan to explore expanded opportunities for Uzbek workers.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:As Trade Talks Stall, Trump Tightens Pressure on China
How will Beijing respond to the new U.S. curbs on tech exports and student visas?
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:‘Akin to a Caged Bird’: How China Restricts Tibetans’ Freedom of Movement
Beijing's discriminatory passport policies are part of a systematic effort to control Tibetan spiritual and cultural identity through mobility restrictions.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Mongolia’s Prime Minister Loses No-Confidence Vote After Lengthy Protests
The protesters got their main demand: the ouster of Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:We’re all vulnerable to a Ukraine-style drone strike
Ukrainians are celebrating the success of one of the most audacious coups of the war against Russia – a coordinated drone strike on June 1 on five airbases deep inside Russian territory. Known as Operation Spiderweb, it was the result of 18 months of planning and involved the smuggling of drones into Russia, synchronized launch […] The post We’re all vulnerable to a Ukraine-style drone strike appeared first on Asia...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Brits could face death over Bali drugs plot
The trio are accused of being involved with smuggling cocaine disguised as packets of Angel Delight.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Japanese baseball legend Shigeo Nagashima dies aged 89
Known as Mr Giants, Nagashima was one of Japan's most famous sports stars during the 1960s and 70s.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Lee Jae-myung Is the Next President of South Korea
Riding a wave of public outrage against Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration, Lee won a landslide victory in the election on June 3.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Polls: Lee Jae-myung to Become Next President of South Korea
Riding a wave of public outrage against Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration, Lee won a landslide victory in the election on June 3.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Is a quantum-cryptography apocalypse nigh?
Will quantum computers crack cryptographic codes and cause a global security disaster? You might certainly get that impression from a lot of news coverage, the latest of which reports new estimates that it might be 20 times easier to crack such codes than previously thought. Cryptography underpins the security of almost everything in cyberspace, from […] The post Is a quantum-cryptography apocalypse nigh? appeared...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Trump’s capital tax would be coup de grace for the dollar
US dollar bulls are having a rough 2025 as Donald Trump’s determination to sabotage the world’s reserve currency grows by the day. The US president started the year threatening to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. And to limit the Fed’s latitude to make monetary policy decisions independent of the White House. Next, Trump’s tariffs spooked the US Treasury market in unprecedented ways, pushing 10-year yields...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:More than 200 inmates escape Pakistan jail after earthquake
Prisoners smash doors and windows after tremors from the earthquake shake the facility's walls.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Russia base strike a stark warning for US forces on Guam
Ukraine’s deep strike on Russia’s bomber bases sends a warning that the US risks a similar blow in Guam, where exposed airfields and fragmented defenses leave it open to a Chinese first strike. In what has been dubbed Russia’s “Pearl Harbor,” Ukraine attacked five Russian strategic airbases, damaging multiple aircraft and destroying possibly irreplaceable Soviet-era […] The post Russia base strike a stark warning for...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:India anger over 10-year-old rape victim's death after alleged treatment delay
Family members allege that the girl was kept waiting in an ambulance for hours before being admitted to the hospital.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:India’s Selective Censorship
Amid escalating India-Pakistan tensions, TV channels peddled misinformation and sensationalized news. But independent voices, including 8,000 X accounts, were silenced.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Toxic mushroom cook tells murder trial wild fungi have 'more flavour'
Erin Patterson, who has pleaded not guilty, is accused of intentionally poisoning four relatives.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:How Chinese drones could defeat America
Let me tell you a story about World War II. In 1940, before the entry of the US and the USSR into the war, Britain was fighting alone against Germany and Italy. Despite being massively outnumbered and outgunned, the British managed to pull off a spectacular naval victory, using innovative new technology. They sent the […] The post How Chinese drones could defeat America appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Lebanon: ceasefire for tomorrow in a country with no future
If you spend time in Lebanon, you will frequently hear the term “bukra.” Bukra translates to “tomorrow.” The Lebanese often use the term in the context of deadlines, expectations, and responsibilities. For example, “When will my car be fixed?” “Bukra.” One quickly learns that bukra is not a serious response in Lebanon. It is an […] The post Lebanon: ceasefire for tomorrow in a country with no future appeared first on...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Why Vietnam Is Cutting Down Payments to Renewable Energy Developers
To attract investment, Vietnam's state-owned electricity company EVN agreed to pay power producers above-market rates. Now the bill has come due.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:India turning military mistakes into strategic strength
India rectified tactics and hit deep inside Pakistani territory after suffering “initial losses” of air assets due to tactical errors in recent military clashes with Pakistan, Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan said recently in an interview with Bloomberg on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue. It wasn’t a confession of weakness; it was […] The post India turning military mistakes into strategic strength...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Mongolia PM resigns after son's luxury holiday stirs public fury
Social media photos of a Dior bag and a lavish engagement sparked protests against Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:The end of Taiwan’s strategic flexiblity
The escalating rhetoric between Washington and Beijing reached a new crescendo last weekend when US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declared that China poses a threat that “could be imminent,” warning that Beijing is “credibly preparing to potentially use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific.” China’s foreign ministry fired back immediately, […] The post The end of Taiwan’s strategic...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:‘Dynasty Slayers’ Gained Ground in Philippine Midterms
As expected, the country's established political clans performed well in the May 12 election – but they didn't have everything their way.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:EU, Philippines to Establish Dialogue on Defense and Security Issues
The announcement is an apparent response to the geopolitical turbulence that is roiling both regions.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Cambodia Says It Will Take Thai Border Dispute to International Court
Late last month, a 48-year-old Cambodian soldier was killed during a military clash in a disputed area of the border.
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Karl Marx is back—and he thinks you Americans are clowns
Karl Marx is having a moment—again. Not a polite classroom cameo. Not a dusty citation buried in a syllabus. No, we’re talkingprime-time revival, with publishers, podcasters and politicos all vying to resurrect the bearded prophet of class war. Princeton just dropped a new translation of“Capital”—the first in 50 years. Bernie Sanders remains the most famous […] The post Karl Marx is back—and he thinks you Americans are...
Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source:Why monsoon rains wreak havoc annually in India's cities
Indian cities flood again as poor planning, outdated drainage and climate change expose the urban crisis.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:How political chaos helped forge South Korea's presidential frontrunner
A political implosion turned controversial politician Lee Jae-myung into a presidential favourite.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:Three things to know about South Korea's snap election
South Korea is voting for a new leader after the former president was impeached for imposing martial law.
Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source:US-China tensions surge as tech and mineral wars intensify
Beijing and Washington accused each other of violating the consensus reached during trade talks in Geneva, as both sides strengthened export controls on technology products and rawmaterials. Tensions have surged again since US President DonaldTrump said in a social media post on May 30 that China “has totally violated its agreement with us.” Trump said […] The post US-China tensions surge as tech and mineral wars...
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