From New Delhi to Manila to Atlanta, the Quad Finds Its Rhythm in 2026
Despite the stir over an impending Quad Leaders’ summit, the grouping has had a productive year with multiple outcome-oriented convenings
The Al Mayeda Strike Shows the Limits of Pakistan’s Hormuz Mediation
Pakistan can broker agreements over the Strait of Hormuz, but it has no way to enforce compliance.
The 5th Plenum and the CCP’S Dark Warning to the Unfaithful
14 years later, the Chinese Communist Party is still carrying out the relentless anti-corruption crusade that has become the signature program of Xi Jinping’s rule.
Who Should the Turkic States’ Organization Open Its Doors To?
With member states insistent on cooperation with outsiders, will Russia become one of them?
In Memory of Fukuda Diplomacy: Peace, History, and Japan’s Foreign Policy
After Fukuda Yasuo’s passing, a look back at his foreign policy as prime minister.
China’s AI Data Centers Move West, But Their Tax Revenue Stays East
If nothing changes, cities like Ulanqab will struggle to turn their computing boom into a real development advantage.
Will New Laws Finally End Human Rights Abuses in Asia’s Factories?
It’s clear that voluntary measures aren’t enough for ethical sourcing and supply chains.
$6B Binance Heist Exposes How North Korea Turned Hacking Into a State Revenue Stream
The FBI blamed Pyongyang for the largest crypto theft on record. Its cash-out routes rely heavily on China.
Shock and anger in India after eight-year-old beats six-year-old in classroom
The girl, who was seriously injured, is out of danger, but remains traumatised by her assault, her family said.
Rahul Gandhi and Neha Bora’s Politics of Resistance to Save India’s Democracy
The political challenge for the opposition now is to turn the resistance visible on the streets into electoral change.
President Muizzu’s Pakistan Visit Tests the Maldives’ Fragile Thaw With India
Three MoUs relating to Maldives-Pakistan security cooperation in defense, maritime security and cybersecurity could prompt unease in New Delhi.
Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences
The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.
As Violence in Manipur Spirals, New Conflict Faultlines Emerge
Meitei and Naga civil society groups have called on the government to repeal the ceasefire agreements with Kuki militant outfits.
Fallout from an Interview in Naypyidaw
An unflattering media profile has angered Myanmar’s new "civilian" government.
China state broadcaster pulls Real Madrid match over Mbappé joke
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
Thai Activist Sentenced to Additional Prison Term For Defaming Monarchy During 2020 Protest
Arnon Nampa, 42, now faces more than 34 years in prison for multiple breaches of Thailand's strict lese-majeste law.
Prabowo’s Rainbow Coalition Has Achieved Stability at the Cost of Efficacy
The Indonesian leader's big-tent approach to governance has blurred the lines of authority and fostered friction between coalition members.
Myanmar Remains on FATF Blacklist Due to Money Laundering Concerns
The Paris-based group's announcement came after a report which said that Japanese officials had lobbied for the country's removal from its list of "high-risk jurisdictions."
Armed police start patrols in Sydney after Bondi Beach attack
The new police unit is a security measure in response to last year's deadly shooting attack at a Hanukkah festival.
The US-China trade war seems to have subsided – but the sense of calm is misleading
A truce has cooled the trade conflict, but neither country has done anything to limit the outbreak of new hostilitiesDonald Trump’s trade wars have largely fallen off the headline…
Japan’s Economic Diplomacy: A Compass in a Divided World
Tokyo has the ability to chart a stable path forward.
Binance says 90% of losses from $6.3bn hack covered as FBI says North Korea behind attack
Cryptocurrency exchange says withdrawals expected to resume on Sunday as FBI blames North Korean state-sponsored group TraderTraitorCryptocurrency exchange Binance says it has rep…
‘Our voices, our journey’: 2026 Taiwan Pride parade – in pictures
An estimated 150,000 people took to the streets of Taipei on Saturday to attend the 24th Taiwan LGBT+ Pride parade. The largest annual pride event in east Asia, the march aims to …
India's opposition set to hold mega rally seeking election chief's resignation
It comes amid growing protests over a voter roll revision exercise feared to leave 130 million voters off rolls.