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Indiaโs Indus Ultimatum: South Asiaโs Red Line Moment
The tit-for-tat measures announced by India and Pakistan resemble a classic prisonerโs dilemma, where each side views escalatory retaliation as rational -- even necessary -- despite mutual harm.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:
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At the rate Trumpโs going, a global recession will be hard to sidestep
The fracturing of global trade, coupled with the US presidentโs attacks on the Federal Reserve, doesnโt bode well for the world.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:In China, pure EVs regain market leadership on lithium cost, battery technology
Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Recent PLA Exercises Revealed Chinaโs Operational Plan for a Taiwan Strait Conflict
The two-day military exercise conducted by the PLA in early April suggests a three-phase operational plan that the PLA is likely to adopt for a campaign against Taiwan.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Australiaโs Preferential Voting System and Diversification of Politics
Australians are clearly seeking something more complex from their political system. Something reflective of a society with array of interests and ideas.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Why Bangladeshโs Muhammad Yunus Must Hold Elections Soon
A democratically elected political government would have more legitimacy than the interim administration to move the country forward.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:South Korea, US aim for โJuly packageโ to resolve tariff disputes
Seoul has offered to partner with Washington in shipbuilding and energy, and says it aims to address their bilateral trade imbalance.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China-born scientist Jian-Ping Wang forged a rare-earth-free magnet. Will it help the West?
The race is on to commercialise technology that could overcome Chinaโs dominance of the supply of critical minerals.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:The Implications of South Koreaโs Placement on the US DOEโs Sensitive Country List
South Korea is the only U.S. ally on the list. What will it mean for the relationship, and for South Korea?
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs First 2+2 with Indonesia: A Symbolic Shift in Diplomatic Strategy
China has traditionally avoided this strategic format, long considered a Western construct. Why now, and why Indonesia?
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:US firms cautious about investing in China amid rising tensions, AmCham says
Many American companies no longer prioritising Chinese market despite Beijingโs efforts to woo foreign investors, new report finds.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Philippines orders investigation into alleged China interference in May elections
The allegations come amid confrontations and strained ties between China and US ally the Philippines over disputed areas in the South China Sea.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China to host first-ever preview meeting for flagship annual Xiangshan security forum
Delegates from 31 nations and international bodies will discuss โopportunities and challengesโ for global security, defence ministry says.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Hong Kongโs Hospital Authority brings in experts to help curb medical blunders
Head of cityโs public hospitals vows to strengthen public communication over mistakes as part of measures introduced after performance review.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Senior Russian officer killed near Moscow when parked car explodes
Several high-ranking military figures have been assassinated since the war in Ukraine began, in operations blamed by Moscow on Kyiv.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Baidu offers new AI models with enhanced features, lower cost than DeepSeekโs products
The lower cost would help developers focus on creating โmore super interesting and usefulโ AI applications, Baidu CEO Robin Li says.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:โSuper Marchโ tourism campaign paints โpromisingโ picture for Hong Kong economy
Top business insights provider also says Art Basel brought in wealthiest visitors under drive at average monthly income of about HK$44,000.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Tenant of Hong Kongโs only private low-rent housing estate loses resettlement bid
86-year-old Leung Ah-duen has sought to challenge her landlordโs decision to limit rehousing help at Tai Hang Sai Estate.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:โNot fairโ: Ukraine may have to temporarily cede land for peace, says Kyiv mayor Klitschko
โOne of the scenarios is โฆ to give up territory. Itโs not fair. But for the peace, temporary peace, maybe it can be a solution, temporary,โ Vitali Klitschko told the BBC.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Hong Kongโs 2024 life insurance sales soar 21% to a record, led by wealth, estate planning
Mainland Chinese tourists last year spent HK$62.8 billion (US$8 billion) on life and medical policies, up 6.5 per cent from 2023, according to the Insurance Authority.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:TikTok US shakes up leadership in e-commerce, policy with looming sell-or-ban deadline
The changes for two executives follow a departure last month, as ByteDance seeks to safeguard business in its flagship appโs largest market.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:โNever forget this brave sisterโ: Xinjiang dad tells daughter about officer who saved her
Petite police officer descends into 40-metre deep well, suffers from severe oxygen deprivation to pull toddler to safety.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Jet by jet, US losing Pacific air superiority over China
China is racing to shatter US air dominance in the Pacificโone stealth jet, long-range missile and cratered runway at a time. This month, a top US official stated that China is rapidly building its capacity to challenge US air superiority in the Pacific, particularly within the strategically vital First Island Chain. Testifying before the US [โฆ] The post Jet by jet, US losing Pacific air superiority over China appeared...
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:India destroys homes of 2 Kashmir attack suspects
Amid much tension between India and Pakistan, there is a massive hunt under way for the militant gang responsible for murdering 26 men in the tourist resort of Pahalgam.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Malaysians bite back at Bill OโReillyโs โpoorโ claims: โwe have free healthcare, grandpaโ
The US political commentator drew the ire of Malaysians by suggesting they were too poor to buy a hat or afford a proper meal.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:China to fund Kenyan road and rail schemes as it seeks support in opposing Trump tariffs
President Xi Jinping promises to fund a number of projects in a meeting with his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Beijing.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Malaysia vows to buy more US goods in break from united Asean front on Trumpโs tariffs
Malaysia is looking for ways to reduce its US$25 billion trade surplus with the US in a bid to ease the pain of a proposed 24 per cent levy.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Why the next pope may be Asian or African
The centre of faith is moving away from the West, a shift that could add impetus to the late popeโs reforms.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:South China Sea: Beijing blames Manila for coral damage at disputed Sandy Cay
New government report concludes degradation caused by combination of natural and human activity, including nearby Philippine construction projects.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Bail extended for Hong Kong actor Raymond Wong over insider trading case
Wong is being prosecuted by the cityโs securities watchdog for alleged insider trading involving shares in Transmit Entertainment.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:At G20 in Washington, top Chinese officials slam trade war as talks remain elusive
Central bank governor and finance minister address G20 ministers but conclude trip without official dialogue with US counterparts.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:What do Americans, not Trump, think about Ukraine?
Donald Trump has threatened to walk away from the Ukraine peace talks if there is no progress soon. The implicit threat here is that the US will no longer get involved, perhaps withdrawing arms shipments and even humanitarian aid to Ukraine. It is understood that the proposed plan the Trump team has been working on [โฆ] The post What do Americans, not Trump, think about Ukraine? appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Pahalgam: Why Would Pakistan Risk an Attack Now?
A war with India is one of the few things that can unify Pakistanis and distract from its numerous problems.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Indiaโs Suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty With Pakistan Could Backfire
It could prompt China to block the Brahmaputra River, which supplies around 30 percent of Indiaโs fresh water and about 44 percent of its total hydropower potential.
Published on: April 25, 2025 | Source:Can India really stop river water from flowing into Pakistan?
After a deadly militant attack in Kashmir, India suspended a key water treaty with neighbouring Pakistan.
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