The Thailand-Bhutan Bond, and Why It Endures
Royal connections and religious commonalities have laid the foundation of a warm relationship between the two kingdoms.
'Cruise for life' ship seized in Singapore
The ship was meant to take guests around the world, but the trip was cut short after its operator ran out of money.
Takaichi Sanae’s Policy Speeches and China
China’s Open-Weight AI Has a Last-Mile Problem in Kenya
Three firms seeking to upgrade Kenyan businesses’ computer systems serve as a case study of the spread of Chinese AI in the Global South.
The Guardian view on Jensen Huang’s affair: why did Trump ignore the warnings? | Editorial
The AI chip boss’s actions raise urgent questions about corporate influence, national security and the US president’s willingness to listen to intelligence warningsIt could be the…
Can Cash Transfers Empower Indian Women?
Cash transfers might offer immediate support, but lasting economic empowerment depends on women’s access to jobs, assets and productive resources.
Kazakhstan Offers Tajikistan Cooperation, Not a Substitute for Russia
Rahmon’s visit to Astana produced 14 agreements, including a fuel supply framework, but Kazakhstan’s deliveries this year show the limits of what it can provide.
Why Did Mongolia’s President Visit Finland?
Although geographically distant, the two countries have more in common than it might seem at first glance.
Xi Jinping’s Paradox of Political Control
There is an unresolved tension between Xi’s growing ability to punish dissent and continued problems of political unreliability.
After the Midterms, Seoul and Washington Need a North Korea Policy That Outlasts Elections
A bipartisan line toward Pyongyang matters more than matching parties in Seoul and Washington.
India’s Theater Commands: A Never-ending Debate?
The way forward lies in a phased approach that combines the interests of all three services and that requires a strong political will.
Why Aung San Suu Kyi Is Still the ‘Perfect Hostage’
Aung San Suu Kyi’s fate is inextricably linked to the legitimacy of Min Aung Hlaing’s new government.
Deadly floods hit Iraq as thunderstorms sweep across region
Violent storms lash northern Iraq and parts of Iran, while Portugal faces strong winds and Japan braces for further snowfallDeadly flash floods hit northern Iraq on Saturday as se…
Khawaja 100% accurate on ball-tampering - Warner
David Warner says he throws his "full support" behind former team-mate Usman Khawaja following his claim that all the Australia players knew about ball-tampering.
Pakistan Considers Panda Bonds Amid Evolving US Legislative Dynamics
With friction between the White House and the US Congress likely to increase, financial commitments to Islamabad could face greater congressional scrutiny.
Homeward Bound: Rohingya Refugees Trek Back From Bangladesh to Myanmar’s Rakhine State
Families are fleeing overcrowding and intimidation at refugee camps in Bangladesh.
After knife-edge vote, New Zealand parties put off coalitions talks
New Zealand has just seen its tightest general election in years, with the two major parties neck-and-neck.
‘I can’t bear it’: young family takes refuge in bedroom as choking haze engulfs Indonesian city
Mother tells of desperate efforts to keep her five-month-old son healthy as residents of Palangkaraya flock to clean-air ‘safe houses’ to escape toxic hazeEvery day in Palangkaray…
One killed in Indonesia helicopter crash during firefighting operation
An Indonesian crew member was killed, while an Australian and New Zealander were rescued after the crash.
The Next Step for APEC in Shenzhen
Turning risk diversification into value creation under the U.S.-China rivalry.
Nvidia opens investigation after report CEO Jensen Huang was target of foreign intelligence
CEO reportedly had close relationship with a Chinese businesswoman who passed information to BeijingNvidia said on Sunday that it “is initiating an independent investigation i…
The Guardian view on a tale of two activists: Joshua Wong and Au Kam San should not be behind bars | Editorial
The latest vindictive prosecutions and harsh sentences in Hong Kong and Macau are further testimony to China’s ruthless suppression of dissentOne is internationally famous – he wa…
Uyghurs facing deportation by Thailand say they will be ‘like slaves’ in China
Activists fear Bangkok will give in to pressure from Beijing despite reports of torture and human rights abuses against the mostly muslim ethnic minorityThe deportation of two mor…
Labubu hype seemed unstoppable, now the fluffy monster mania is dying
Parent company Pop Mart's revenue has fallen as appetite for the quirky collectible monsters wanes.