Delhi’s De-Hyphenation Policy is Taking Shape in the South Caucasus
Azerbaijan backed Pakistan during the May 2025 military clashes. Foreign Minister Jaishankar’s recent visit to Baku is part of an effort at rapprochement.
BBC in the Philippines where Thomas Markle is expected to be investigated
Jonathan Head is in Cebu, reporting from outside the home where Markle last resided.
Outcry after Call of Duty maker uses real footage of deadly Seoul crowd crush in new video game
Bereaved families have urged the publisher of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 to remove a clip from the game that shows a figure performing CPR and bodies lying in the streetBereav…
Evolving Scope of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
The two countries have launched the China-Pakistan Information Corridor to counter ‘misleading narratives,’ expand cultural exchanges, and strengthen think tank cooperation.
'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will use AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
‘Feels like we’ve gone backwards’: Indonesia’s choking haze provides spark for wider protests
After two years, President Prabowo Subianto is struggling with economic malaise, policy blunders and a devastating fire season in the world’s third-largest democracyAs almost 2m h…
Hegseth Seeks to Reassure Southeast Asia of US Security Commitment to the Region
Speaking at the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting in Cebu, the U.S. secretary of war pledged to "defend our interests and the interests of our allies and partners.”
Singapore, Indonesia Ready to Address Bilateral Issues Including Haze, Minister Says
For several weeks tension between the two neighbors has been growing over a range of issues including transboundary haze and energy supplies.
The Impact of the Philippine Supreme Court’s Recent Landmark Rulings
Two important rulings on political dynasties and the budget system could have significant implications for the Marcos administration.
Pakistan’s Artificial Intelligence Warfare
Faced with multipronged challenges, the country has gradually incorporated AI into its security strategy.
Myanmar diplomat breaks down as he urges world to 'end our suffering'
Kyaw Moe Tun - Myanmar's representative to the UN - makes an emotional appeal after saying the international community had failed the country's people.
Tokayev Proposes Dipping Into National Fund to Turn Kazakhstan into a ‘Big Construction Site’
In his annual state of the nation address, Tokayev laid out an ambitious spending spree focused on infrastructure and investment.
Lula’s Election Win in Brazil Is a Relief for China
Lula’s victory secures the most important destination for Chinese foreign direct investment in the Western Hemisphere and ends a winning streak for Trump-supported candidates.
The Evolution of Taiwan’s Military
Insights from Eric Setzekorn.
Can Singapore Help Europe Rethink Its Indo-Pacific Strategy?
Singapore has spent decades making itself indispensable to a global economy in which it has little control over the behavior of the major powers. Germany might be seeking to learn…
Will Pakistan Fight in Saudi Arabia’s Wars?
Questions have been raised over the strength of Pakistan’s security commitment to Saudi Arabia ever since the SMDA’s inception in September 2025.
Kyrgyzstan Temporarily Bans Imports of Apples (and More)
The EU – which is the top exporter of apples to Kyrgyzstan – urged Bishkek against the ban, noting that WTO rules require “exceptional circumstances” to justify such measures.
Why Are Russia and China Cooperating on ‘Patriotic Education’?
China has decades of experience in “patriotic education.” What it can learn from Russia is how to use education to support a war effort.
China Wants Its AI to Go Global, on Its Own Terms
Beijing also wants tailored control over what technology leaves, who acquires it, and what remains in the hands of the Chinese government.
Toward a New ‘Normal’: The Recalibration of the Japan-US Alliance
Since the Cold War, Japan and the U.S. have both been seeking normalcy, but they define the term very differently.
Sea of crimson: vivid ‘red beach’ transforms China’s wetlands and marshes – in pictures
A striking transformation takes place along the coast of Qinqdao in autumn, when a native seepweed turns a brilliant shade of red.The ‘red beach’ phenemon can be seen in the salt …
Bangladesh’s Persisting Mob Violence
Are law enforcement agencies responding swiftly when someone is beaten on the street, or when a mob vandalizes an institution?
What Type of Country Should India Be? The Debate Over the Sharjeel Imam Interview
Entrenching more group rights would permanently institutionalize the division of Indian society — already an issue — into a large number of groups with different privileges.
India and China were easing tensions - then a border official spoke out
India-China ties were on a cautious recovery path until a border official’s remarks raised fresh doubts about ground realities.