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China launches military drills around Taiwan, calls its president a 'parasite'
China began joint army, navy and rocket force exercises around Taiwan on Tuesday as a "stern warning" against separatism and called Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te a "parasite," as Taiwan sent warships to respond to China's navy approaching its coast.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:
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Hegseth dangles second Typhon missile system for Philippines
MANILA – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to Manila brought a sigh of relief to his Filipino hosts and new cause for military concern in China. Top Philippine officials and strategists have fretted for months about potential disruptions and possible downgrades in strategic relations amid signs of an isolationist turn in Washington’s foreign policy […] The post Hegseth dangles second Typhon missile system for...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:New wave of fighter jets transforming aerial combat
The most advanced fighter jets in the world are known as “fifth generation.” They contain technologies developed in the first part of the 21st century. Examples of fifth-generation fighter jets include America’s F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor, China’s Chengdu J-20 and Russia’s Sukhoi SU-57. Now, however, nations are moving ahead with the sixth generation […] The post New wave of fighter jets transforming aerial...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Why Grab Wants to Acquire Indonesia’s GoTo for $7 Billion
If successful, the deal will create a ride-hailing and delivery giant that would dominate Southeast Asian markets.
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:How China plans to bounce back from more Trump tariffs
China’s president Xi Jinping recently held a meeting with 40 leaders of multinational companies, including BMW and AstraZeneca. In contrast to Donald Trump’s rhetoric, Xi told the top-level executives that globalisation was not going away. Xi is attempting to boost foreign investment in China, which has dropped in the last few years, and build new […] The post How China plans to bounce back from more Trump tariffs...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Rash AI deregulation puts financial markets at high risk
As Canada moves toward stronger AI regulation with the proposed Artificial Intelligence and Data Act (AIDA), its southern neighbor appears to be taking the opposite approach. AIDA, part of Bill C-27, aims to establish a regulatory framework to improve AI transparency, accountability and oversight in Canada, although some experts have argued it doesn’t go far […] The post Rash AI deregulation puts financial markets at...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Trump is redefining, not abandoning, American soft power
For decades, the United States projected global influence through what foreign policy experts call “soft power” – the ability to shape world affairs through cultural appeal, diplomatic engagement and ideological attraction rather than military force. Under President Donald Trump’s administration, this traditional approach to international relations is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Critics decry the shift […]...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:US Navy’s latest frigate drifting into familiar troubled waters
The US Navy’s newest frigate program is sailing straight into the same storm that sank its last two major shipbuilding efforts: rising costs, design chaos and shrinking credibility. Last month, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported that despite repeated assurances of lessons learned from the troubled Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) and Zumwalt-class (DDG 1000) […] The post US Navy’s latest frigate drifting...
Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source:Trump administration to review billions in Harvard funding over 'antisemitism'
Trump administration to review billions in Harvard funding over 'antisemitism' Submitted by MEE staff on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 22:12 Investigation into the university comes after crackdown on pro-Palestinian voices People gather outside Widener Library on Harvard University's campus on 17 March 17 2025 in Cambridge, Massachusetts (Scott Eisen/Getty Images via AFP) Off The Trump administration announced on Monday a review...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:In a broken world, China-Japan-Korea cooperation is Asia’s backbone
By blending economic might, technological prowess and cultural bonds, cooperation can be elevated into a transformative, inspiring force.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:If negotiations among Russia, Ukraine, US collapse, what’s next?
It may be that the US-Russia and US-Ukraine negotiations are going off the rails. Meanwhile the US is anxious for Europe to take over responsibility for supporting Ukraine as Washington turns to the Middle East and Pacific regions. The Europeans then will need to decide if they are ready, willing and able to make up […] The post If negotiations among Russia, Ukraine, US collapse, what’s next? appeared first on Asia...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Without Radio Free Asia, Who Will Expose China’s Atrocities?
Shutting down the U.S.-funded broadcaster will silence voices that are already suppressed by Asia's authoritarian regimes.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Trump’s step back abroad has triggered an atomic race in East Asia
US allies in Asia fear losing their nuclear umbrella because US President Donald Trump suggested some global disengagement. Without the umbrella, as seen with Ukraine, a country’s independence is in jeopardy. It starts a new proliferation. Washington is tempted to withdraw from some international pledges and is keen to pursue its agenda without much consultation […] The post Trump’s step back abroad has triggered an...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:China woos neighbours, world’s brightest X-ray light source: SCMP daily highlights
From Xi Jinping’s expected Southeast Asia tour to China performance-testing its aircraft carrier, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Central Asia – European Union: Towards a strategic partnership
The upcoming EU–Central Asia summit in Samarkand presents a unique opportunity that will undoubtedly give new impetus to the development of multifaceted cooperation between the regions, Bakhtiyor Mustafayev writes.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Israeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America
Israeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America Submitted by Joseph Massad on Mon, 03/31/2025 - 08:07 Israel's ‘voluntary migration’ plan for Palestinians mirrors the Nazi Madagascar Plan to expel Jews and perpetuates violent colonial legacies of displacement Displaced Palestinians leave Beit Hanoun in the northern Gaza Strip with their belongings, heading towards Gaza City following...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Why Myanmar’s earthquake could topple its military regime
Myanmar’s historically catastrophic earthquake amid an ongoing civil war has placed the military regime led by coup-maker Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in a perilous and precarious position.Will the natural disaster, which hit the military enclave capital of Naypyidaw, Sagaing and Mandalay especially hard, lead to concomitant regime collapse? Rebel groups have declared a ceasefire […] The post Why Myanmar’s earthquake...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:India-Bangladesh-Pakistan: South Asia’s Fateful Triangle
Bangladesh’s interim government’s outreach to Pakistan is of concern to India. But Dhaka’s ties with the two countries are not a zero-sum game.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Shelter: Helsinki Biennial 2025 unveils artist line-up
With a particular emphasis on artists from the wider Nordic region, Latin America and Asia, and with aims to incorporate Indigenous perspectives, Helsinki Biennial 2025 has revealed its participating artists.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Landmark in global research collaboration sealed by CityUHK and Cambridge
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A groundbreaking collaboration unveiled 31 March by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge spotlights a significant milestone towards more powerful global research. This partnership represents one of the most substantial collaborations at a postdoctoral level between Cambridge and an Asian university, with the...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the China-made aircraft
China’s aircraft manufacturer continues spreading its wings abroad with fresh deals to supply passenger jets to Asian neighbours.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Great Game On: Shining light on the contest for Central Asia
The Founding Fathers advised Americans to steer clear of entangling alliances if they wished to preserve their newly acquired Republic. This may be news to some of our politicos but not to President Donald Trump. No US president has been leerier of the interventionist foreign policy bequeathed to us by Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt […] The post Great Game On: Shining light on the contest for Central Asia...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:How long until America Inc revolts on Trump?
I do not believe that Donald Trump is secretly a Russian plant, hired by the Kremlin to destroy America’s economy and global influence. But frustratingly, Trump’s actions are often indistinguishable from what he might do if hewerea foreign agent bent on destruction. Let’s take stock of some of his latest moves. First, there’s yet another […] The post How long until America Inc revolts on Trump? appeared first on Asia...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Uzbekistan: Free Blogger from Forced Psychiatric Detention
Click to expand Image Uzbek blogger Valijon Kalonov at a psychiatric hospital in Jizzakh, Uzbekistan, where he has been forcibly detainedsince 2021 for criticizing the president. Aleksey Garshin 2022 (Berlin, March 31, 2025) – The Uzbekistan government should immediately release and compensate the blogger and activist Valijon Kalonov who has been forcibly detained in a psychiatric hospital since December 2021, the...
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Southeast Asia’s Growing Maritime Security Agenda Challenge
From undersea cables to grey zone coercion, the region's states face challenges in managing intensifying strategic competition while addressing comprehensive maritime security issues.
Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source:Aid group describes unfolding crisis in Southeast Asia after deadly earthquake
A new 5.1 magnitude aftershock rattled survivors of Friday’s devastating earthquake as rescuers worked frantically to pull survivors from the rubble in Myanmar’s second-largest city. In neighboring Thailand, more bodies were pulled from a collapsed building in Bangkok. Lisa Desjardins speaks with Jeremy Stoner of Save the Children about the effects of the quake in Thailand and Myanmar.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Medical supplies in great need as international aid flows into Myanmar after deadly quake
Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand. Relief efforts are focused on Myanmar, where the estimated death toll rose to 1,644 by Sunday afternoon.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Russia sends airmobile hospital to Myanmar to help earthquake victims
Moscow, Mar 30 (Prensa Latina) An Il-76 aircraft with an airmobile hospital arrived today in Myanmar to provide assistance to those injured in the earthquake that devastated that Asian country, the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations reported. The post Russia sends airmobile hospital to Myanmar to help earthquake victims first appeared on Prensa Latina.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Japan is an 'indispensable partner' against Beijing in the Asia Pacific.
Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source:Tariffs have a Laffer curve, too
Legend has it that the supply-side revolution – Ronald Reagan’s 1981 cut in the US top income tax rate to 40% from 70%– began in a Washington restaurant, when economist Arthur Laffer drew his eponymous curve on a cocktail napkin for then White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dick Cheney. At a tax rate of […] The post Tariffs have a Laffer curve, too appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Eye on the sky: Northern Hemisphere witnesses partial solar eclipse on Saturday
A partial solar eclipse was visible across Europe on Saturday, as well as western Africa, eastern North America and northern Asia.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Turkey protests: Opposition rallies for release of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu
Turkey protests: Opposition rallies for release of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu Submitted by Alex MacDonald on Sat, 03/29/2025 - 11:14 Supporters of CHP gather in hundreds of thousands as they promise to 'continue the march towards power' People wave flags of Turkey atop a garbage truck during a rally called by the Republican People's Party (CHP) in support of Istanbul's arrested mayor Ekrem Imanoglu in Maltepe, on...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:Black carbon: the super pollutant melting Asia’s glaciers
While CO2 gets the spotlight, black carbon’s potent, short-lived warming effect is pushing Asia’s glaciers past the tipping point.
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:What to expect from Modi-Putin tete-e-tete
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrovconfirmedthat preparations are underway for Putin’s reciprocal trip to Delhi after Modi visited Moscow last summer as the first foreign trip of his third term. Readers can review the outcome of their most recent summithere, while the present piece will forecast what they might discuss during their next one, the date […] The post What to expect from Modi-Putin tete-e-tete appeared...
Published on: March 29, 2025 | Source:China aims for world’s first fusion-fission reactor by 2031
China is moving to initiate the world’s first fusion-fission reactor by 2031, the latest indication that Beijing is seizing the global lead in cutting-edge nuclear power generation. This facility, officially known as the Xinghuo high-temperature superconducting reactor, is scheduled to cost 20 billion yuan (US$2.76 billion), reportedly on par with China’s cost of building a […] The post China aims for world’s first...
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