- June 7th, 2025
The election of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency in 2016 sent ripples through East Asia, prompting significant recalibration among economic policymakers on the region’s reliance on U.S. leadership in global trade. Today, the question is no longer just about...
Nearly 200,000 residents in western Japan were urged to evacuate on Saturday, November 2, as the remnants of Typhoon Kong-rey brought torrential rain and the risk of landslides and flooding. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) issued top-level alerts as heavy...
The U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and the Malaysian Armed Forces launched the Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) exercise, marking the beginning of an eight-day maritime engagement aimed at enhancing military interoperability and fortifying security alliances between the two nations....
The long-heralded strengthening of India-U.S. defense ties has hit a rocky patch as India’s major deal with U.S.-based General Electric (GE) Aerospace for fighter jet engines fails to meet delivery deadlines. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) modernization goals, centered around...
The largest US-based drone manufacturer and a vital supplier for Ukraine’s defense forces, faces a severe supply chain disruption following a sweeping Chinese sanctions package implemented on October 11. The sanctions, which ban the supply of essential components from Chinese...
The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, is intensifying its stance against bullying and abuse following a recent disturbing case at the Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM). In a forceful speech on Friday, Mr. Anwar pledged zero tolerance...
In a significant escalation of sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s military capability, the United States has imposed punitive measures on five Singapore-based companies for allegedly assisting Moscow’s operations in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. Announced on Wednesday (Oct 30) by the...
North Korean troops have reportedly joined the conflict in Ukraine, dressed in Russian uniforms and marching alongside Russian forces. This move not only signals an intensifying alliance between Russia and North Korea but also highlights Moscow’s urgent need for reinforcements...
President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, only days into its tenure, is already grappling with a series of controversies that threaten to overshadow his Cabinet’s initial momentum. Within 24 hours of Prabowo’s inauguration on October 20, two of his recently appointed ministers...
As Washington’s policies shape regional stability, Pakistanis speculate on the impact of a second Trump administration on Islamabad’s ties with the United States, China, and regional dynamics. With the United States nearing the culmination of its presidential race, the election...
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