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Philippines, China Tussle Over Uninhabited South China Sea Reef

Sandy Cay lies just a few nautical miles from Thitu Island, the largest Philippine military outpost in the Spratly Islands.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Myanmar Military Attacks Continue Despite Earthquake Ceasefire, Report Says

Data analyzed by Reuters shows that the pace of air and artillery attacks has actually increased since the junta's April 2 ceasefire announcement.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

'Her legacy will slay': Drag Race stars mourn Jiggly Caliente

The Filipina-American transwoman died early Saturday after suffering from a "severe infection".

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Mount Fuji climber rescued twice after going back for lost phone

He returned to Mount Fuji four days after his initial rescue in the hopes of finding his phone.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

N Korea confirms it sent troops to fight for Russia in Ukraine war

It comes just days after Russia's Valery Gerasimov praised the "heroism" of North Korean troops.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Asiaโ€™s Strategic Realignment Amid the Collapse of Global Free Trade

Most Asian nations are adapting to the trade war with a mix of economic realism, diplomatic agility, and selective state intervention.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

President Trumpโ€™s dialogue with the markets

Subscribe nowwith a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. President Trumpโ€™s dialogue with the markets David Goldman assesses that the Trump administrationโ€™s trial-and-error approach has shown that a proposed 145% on Chinese imports would be economically damaging to the US economy. Meanwhile, Beijing appears [โ€ฆ] The post President Trumpโ€™s dialogue with the markets...

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Inside the abusive world of Japanese nursing: โ€˜violence was commonโ€™

Japanโ€™s nurses hope a high-profile case will finally force change in their abusive workplaces.

Published on: April 28, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thai Royal Defamation Case Against American Academic Could Have Dire Consequences

The case against Paul Chambers, a lecturer at Naresuan University in northern Thailand, has ominous implications for foreign researchers in Thailand.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants detained at nightclub in Colorado

Club had been under investigation for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and โ€˜crimes of violenceโ€™, officials said.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

North Korea confirms for first time troop deployment to Russia, hails โ€˜heroesโ€™

Ukrainian officials have said North Korea sent an estimated total of 14,000 troops, including 3,000 reinforcements to replace its losses.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Opinion Poll and Democracy

The purpose of an opinion poll should be to discern not just what the public thinks but also what it understands.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Why Scott Kennedy thinks the US-China trade war is โ€˜far from the endgameโ€™

The political scientist talks tariffs, a potential deal between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, and why the US dollar has lost some of its lustre.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

As Trump rides roughshod over trade, China is ready to pick up the pieces

Chinaโ€™s message of stable cooperation is resonating as Trump accelerates the birth of a post-US world with rising powers independent of US whims.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Myanmar's army vowed a ceasefire after the earthquake. I saw them break it repeatedly

The BBC's Quentin Sommerville witnesses daily attacks on a rebel-held area ravaged by the country's long-running civil war.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

RuPaulโ€™s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing seizes tiny sandbank in South China Sea

The Philippines, which disputes China's claim to the sandbank, responds by releasing a photo of its own forces on another.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Trump floats income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite; says US talking to China on trade

US president suggested income tax be reduced โ€“ โ€˜maybe even completely eliminatedโ€™ โ€“ for people making less than US$200,000 a year.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Womenโ€™s toilets are not for trans women, UK equality watchdog says

Equality and Human Rights Commission issued interim guidance after ruling this month that a woman is legally defined based on sex at birth.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Israeli jets strike Beirutโ€™s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire

Lebanese President Aoun called on US and France, as guarantors of ceasefire agreement, to โ€˜compel Israel to halt its attacks immediatelyโ€™.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Drag Race and Pose star Jiggly Caliente dies aged 44

The drag performer had part of her leg amputated on Thursday after a "severe infection", her family says.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Pakistan troops kill 54 militants crossing Afghanistan border, army says

The military said intelligence reports indicated that the militants were โ€˜Khwarijโ€™ โ€“ a phrase the government uses for the Pakistani Taliban.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kongโ€™s Kai Tak Stadium

City leader John Lee invited to final concert on Sunday night, source says.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

After Trump tariffs shock, can Taiwan still trust the US?

Poll shows most Taiwanese โ€˜have lost confidenceโ€™ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, โ€˜Trump will sell out Taiwan nextโ€™.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Canadaโ€™s leaders make final pitches in campaign disrupted by Trump

Trumpโ€™s threats to annex Canada has led to a surge in nationalism and support for the incumbent Liberals in the final days of the campaign.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong institutions warned over mainland student quota breaches

Secretary for Education Christine Choi demands institutions rectify the situation or risk affecting their academic accreditation.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day, but star fillyโ€™s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

In the face of trade bullying, appeasement is not an option

Only firm opposition from a united international community will convince the US to change its current course of action.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine; Trump officials push peace deal

Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom

National space body says it needs to keep space โ€˜sustainableโ€™ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Southeast Asians facing exile from the US to a land theyโ€™ve never known

After surviving a CIA-led war and building lives in America, Laotian migrants are now being detained and deported with little warning.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Macauโ€™s exposure to US trade war limited, but economy must diversify: leader

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai also says city will collaborate with industries in Southeast Asian countries to develop tourism markets.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hutchison ports deal: China regulator warns parties not to circumvent probe

State Administration for Market Regulation says it is โ€˜highly concerned about the relevant transactionโ€™ following reports deal is to be split up.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China eases tax refund rules for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist revenue

The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.

Published on: April 27, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post