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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanWhy Russia may soon shoot more hypersonic Oreshniks at Ukraine
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’srevelationthat the West has removed all restrictions on the range of weapons it supplies to Ukraine evoked a sense of deja vu from late last year. Russiawarnedthem against doing this at the time, but themoment of truthfinally arrived once they defied it. That’s whenRussian President Vladimir Putin climbed the escalation ladderby authorizing […] The post Why Russia may soon shoot more...
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As Kloop Journalists Are Detained, a Familiar Refrain: Suspicion of ‘Calling for Mass Riots’
The head of the Kyrgyz presidential press service aired an unfounded allegation on Facebook that the detained journalists were being paid by Bolot Temirov.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Digital Media May Be Easing China-US Tensions, Not Fueling Them
New research finds that Americans who primarily get news from online and social media platforms have lower levels of hostility toward China.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:From Marshall Islands to Dakotas, Environmental Crimes Cannot Be Covered Up
In the bullies’ playbook, silencing opponents is key. Here’s why it always backfires.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:India’s Geopolitical Position After ‘Operation Sindoor’
India’s multilateralism and nonalignment have their limits. Just as it is unwilling to throw in its lot with another country or alliance, no other country has an incentive to go all in with India.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Have Bangladesh-India Ties Reached a Point of No Return?
Relations have hit a new low with Dhaka abruptly canceling a $21 million contract for an advanced ocean-going tug.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:How the India-Pakistan Clashes Revealed China’s Strategic Commitment to Islamabad
Despite reported frictions over CPEC and security issues in Pakistan, China had no qualms about offering – and even expanding – support for Islamabad.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Asia’s cyber future: control, code and the new legal frontier
By any measure, Asia is no longer just catching up in cybersecurity—it’s redefining what the legal future of the digital world might look like. That future, though, is anything but cohesive. As nations in the region push ahead with ambitious digital transformations, they’re also rewriting the rules of online conduct, each in their own style, […] The post Asia’s cyber future: control, code and the new legal frontier...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:How Indian PM Modi Is Spinning the Ceasefire With Pakistan as a Victory
Pictures of Modi in an Indian Air Force fighter pilot uniform are all over the country, as the BJP works overtime to project him as the dynamic leader who delivered "victory."
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Chinese paraglider survives accidental 8,000m-high flight
Peng Yujiang was pulled 8,500m above sea level by a rare updraft called a "cloud suck".
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Australian comedian Magda Szubanski diagnosed with cancer
Szubanski is best known for her iconic role as Sharon Strzelecki in Australian sitcom Kath & Kim.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:India-Philippines reaching for new strategic horizons
This article first appeared on Pacific Forum and is republished with permission. Read the original here. The Philippines and India have witnessed an upward trajectory in their bilateral partnership amid growing uncertainty over Indo-Pacific security architecture brought by China’s expansionism. While the Philippines’ security alliance with the United States remains, there isan ongoing pushin Manila […] The post...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Trump administration to 'aggressively' revoke visas of Chinese students
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the move will include "those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields".
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Marathi cinema goes global - but can it step outside of Bollywood's shadow?
Marathi cinema is seeing a quiet emergence, with a diverse range of films screening at international festivals.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:How SE Asia can break China’s rare earth monopoly
Last week, Australia’s Lynas Rare Earths produced heavy rare earth elements (HREEs) at a commercial scale in Malaysia, marking the first time this has ever happened outside of China. This breakthrough, which includes elements like dysprosium and terbium, is no small feat in a market dominated by China, which is responsible for around 60% of […] The post How SE Asia can break China’s rare earth monopoly appeared first...
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Prabowo Says Indonesia Ready to Establish Diplomatic Ties With Israel–On One Condition
Despite recent reports of a softening of Indonesian policy, establishing ties with Tel Aviv would come with high domestic political risks.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Prabowo Says Indonesia Ready to Establish Diplomatic Ties With Israel — On One Condition
Despite recent reports of a softening of Indonesian policy, establishing ties with Tel Aviv would come with high domestic political risks.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Cambodian Soldier Killed in Clash With Thai Army Along Disputed Border
Recent months have seen an awakening of long-dormant maritime and territorial disputes between the two nations.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:France, Indonesia Sign Agreement That Could Lead to Further Defense Purchases
Amid deepening defense ties, Jakarta seems set to consolidate its status as the top customer of French arms in Southeast Asia.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Deborra-Lee Furness describes 'betrayal' after Hugh Jackman divorce
The couple filed for divorce this month after announcing their separation in September 2023.
Published on: May 29, 2025 | Source:Sugon, its suppliers hit by US sanctions, to merge with Hygon
Sugon, also known as Dawning Information, a state-owned computing server maker in China, will be acquired by its subsidiary Hygon Information Technology to deal with the inability of its suppliers to source US chips due to sanctions. Hygon, a Shanghai-listed fabless chipmaker, has a market cap of 316 billion yuan (US$44 billion) whileSugon has a market cap of 90.6 billion yuan. “At present, the development of China’s...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Russia sanctions probably backfired, as in apartheid South Africa
Even as the war in Ukraine grinds on, some multinational companies are quietly positioning themselves for a thaw in relations with Russia. Many of those who rushed to divest from the country, selling off assets after the full-scale invasion in 2022, may now be reassessing their options. It’s also becoming clear that some of these […] The post Russia sanctions probably backfired, as in apartheid South Africa appeared...
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Students say they 'regret' applying to US schools after visa changes
The Trump administration ordered US embassies to temporarily halt student visa appointments and to ramp up social media vetting.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:From Pacifism to Pillar Two: How Japan’s Tax Overhaul Reflects National Priorities
From defense spending to demographic decline, Japan’s tax reform attempts to address pressing national issues.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:War By Other Means: India and Pakistan’s Diplomatic Duel
As the two countries send out competing diplomatic delegations, has India rehyphenated itself with Pakistan?
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Beyond the Strongman: What’s at Stake in South Korea’s Snap Presidential Election
Beyond who wins and who loses, what's more important is whether South Korea sees the formation of political coalitions that lead to “strong leader syndrome.”
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:India’s War Against Maoist Rebels Reaches Decisive Point
A deadly war is going on in India's tribal heartland, as the government aims to eliminate one of the world’s longest-surviving communist insurgencies.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Uzbekistan Seeks to Increase Tourist Flows, Floats Possibility of Visa-Free Regime for US Citizens
A recent presidential decree instructs the Foreign Ministry to explore the possibility of a visa-free regime for U.S. citizens, paired with an easing of visa requirements for Uzbek citizens seeking to enter the United States.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Why Taipei and Washington Don’t Always Agree on Taiwan’s US Arms Purchases
Amid the debate on asymmetric defense, the two partners don’t see eye to eye on which systems Taiwan needs to procure to defend itself. New research helps explain why.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Thank Switzerland for the China-US Tariff Truce – Then Copy Its Playbook
Most analysis missed the role of Switzerland as host in the China-U.S. trade talks, but its quiet mediation should serve as a role model for other states.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:In Kyrgyzstan, Kloop Journalists Taken For Questioning
According to Kloop, its employees have been denied access to lawyers.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Assessing the Success of ‘Made In China 2025’
Insights from Camille Boullenois.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Rolls-Royce to Co-develop Electric Drive for India’s Next-Gen Warships
India and the U.K. have signed a statement of intent to cooperate in designing and developing electric propulsion systems for the Indian Navy.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:How Japan Rewrote the Rules for the Nippon Steel Deal (and Beyond)
Rather than challenging regulatory barriers, Nippon Steel addressed political concerns through binding legal commitments – all within the realm of private commercial law.
Published on: May 28, 2025 | Source:Why Turkiye Chose to Side With Pakistan Over India
India must be worried that the securitization of South Asia has helped China, Turkiye, and other powers find new defense partnerships in its neighborhood.
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