Macau jails pro-democracy campaigner in city's first national security case
Au Kam San was sentenced to 12 years and six months' jail for "subversion against the political power of the state".
Australian woman shot during Bondi Beach attack dies almost a year later
The 90-year-old was among those seriously injured after gunmen opened fire at a Jewish event last year.
US Government Announces Fresh Sanctions Against Cambodia-based Scam Network
The U.S. Treasury Department says that actors linked to Prince Group targeted victims across with world via "sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud schemes."
Leaner, Meaner, More Networked: The Royal Thai Air Force’s Modernization Drive
Driven by lessons from the 2025 border clashes, the RTAF is organizing, training, and equipping a more capable and flexible force.
Vietnam Is Rising, but Will It Leave the Rainbow Behind?
The country's economy is growing rapidly, but its “take it slow” approach to LGBTQ+ rights risks creating a prosperous but intolerant society.
Following Wiretapping Arrests, Indonesia Deploys Thousands of Troops for Former President’s Trial
On Tuesday, authorities announced the arrest of three senior police officers for illegally wiretapping the phones of President Prabowo Subianto and other politicians.
Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
For More Than 20 Years, Bangladesh’s One Constant Has Been Political Violence
Violent clashes between rival parties, within their own ranks, and around elections have persisted through successive governments.
Chris vs Chris: Who's running and what's at stake this New Zealand election
New Zealanders will head to the polls on 7 November to elect a new government, with rising cost of living a key concern for voters.
Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half brother ‘person of interest’ in child sexual abuse inquiry
Philippine authorities say there are ‘signs that point to Thomas Markle Jr’s involvement in crime’, but was not being treated as a suspectThe Duchess of Sussex’s estranged half-br…
K-pop group NewJeans’s contract omitted rights to ‘sleep and free choice’ – report
New report finds that record label Ador stripped child protections from group’s contracts when they were minorsThe superstar K-pop group NewJeans signed restrictive record label c…
The Politics of Pandemic Preparedness: Why South and Southeast Asia Need a Stronger Voice
The Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex, currently under negotiation, has profound implications for dependency and health sovereignty in South and Southeast Asia.
Asia’s Debt Handoff: Who Finances the Post-BRI Era?
As Belt and Road repayments come due and multilateral lenders step in, Asian borrowers must decide whether the new creditor landscape becomes a source of leverage or simply a new …
The Naf River Exposes a Gap in Bangladesh’s Maritime Strategy
The incidents around the Naf River pose an unforeseen threat to Bangladeshi security, one that can't be solved by introducing more warships.
Japan Plans New Defense Industrial Strategy to Prepare for Prolonged Conflicts
Tokyo seeks to boost production capacity for military emergencies and expand defense exports amid growing regional threats.
The Trump Administration Is Sending Mixed Messages to North Korea
While President Trump angles for a meeting, the FBI and State Department signal business as usual.
Rustam Emomali Awarded Order for ‘Selfless Service’ by Uzbek President
Emomali is chair of Tajikistan’s National Assembly, the appointed mayor of Dushanbe, and, oh yes, son of President Emomali Rahmon.
How a Diplomatic Row Ended a Korean Startup’s AI War Test in Ukraine
Seoul is trying to maintain its support for Ukraine while dealing with a diplomatic dispute with Kyiv. But Newtype Industries, a defense startup in Seoul, says the same dispute ha…
The US Midterm Elections: Views From China
Most Chinese analysts don’t expect a sea change in U.S. foreign policy, but there are some implications for China to consider.
What China’s Half-Empty 5th Plenum Says About Its Next Leaders
Empty seats and back-row observers at the Communist Party’s latest plenum hint at how Xi will remake the elite in 2027.
What Bangladeshi Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Brought Home From Japan
For Bangladesh, closer ties with Japan mean another source of funding and technology for its industries, as well as more support for maritime patrols.
Was an Italian chef really fired over refusal to put pineapple on pizza?
The chef had stated that putting pineapple on pizza was "offensive to his culture".
India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics
Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.
How the Ban on the Awami League is Being Turned on Bangladesh’s Garment Workers
Bangladesh has swapped one form of political exclusion for another. Now its garment workers are paying the price.