Pakistan-Afghanistan Border

Protests Erupt as Pakistan Imposes Cross-Border Travel Ban with Afghanistan

In November 2023, the Pakistani government announced a ban on cross-border travel with Afghanistan, marking a dramatic change in decades-old travel norms for the region. The new decree requires residents passing through the Spin Boldak–Chaman crossing to produce passports and...
China-ASEAN

China-ASEAN Drives Two-Decade Surge in Bilateral Trade, Paving Way for Deeper Economic Cooperation

China-ASEAN Expo has acted as a powerful catalyst for boosting trade and economic ties between China and the member states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). According to China's General Administration of Customs (GAC), bilateral trade between China...
Chinese President Xi Jinping-Malaysia King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan

Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, Pledges Stronger Ties

On Friday, Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted a pivotal meeting with Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar in Beijing, marking a significant moment in China-Malaysia relations. As both leaders pledged to deepen cooperation, they reaffirmed their commitment to building a...
Sri Lanka Presidential Election 2024

Sri Lankan Presidential Election Concludes with No Violence: Test of Economic Recovery and Political Stability

The island nation of Sri Lanka, reeling from its worst economic crisis in decades, held its first presidential election since the meltdown of 2022, with the eyes of the world firmly fixed on the outcome. Reports from all 22 electoral...
Chinese heliport in Tibet. Planet Labs

China’s Construction of New Heliport Near Indian Border Heightens Tensions in Tibet

Recent satellite images have revealed that China has built a new heliport in Tibet, just 20 kilometers (12 miles) from its disputed border with India, in the Nyingchi region of Tibet’s Zayul county. Experts believe that the rapid development of...
South Korea-Philippines

South Korea-Philippines Eye Visiting Forces Agreement Amid Growing Regional Tensions

Amid increasing Chinese aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, South Korea may be considering a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with its trusted partner, the Philippines. This potential defense cooperation comes at a critical time for both nations as they work to...
Xi’an H-6 Bomber

China’s Xi’an H-6 Bomber: An Aging Warrior Transformed into a Missile Truck

China’s Xi’an H-6 bomber, originally considered a relic of the Cold War era, has been making headlines recently for its activities in the East and South China Seas. Despite its aging platform, the H-6 has undergone significant modernization to become...
Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election: A Referendum on IMF-Backed Austerity Amidst Ongoing Economic Turmoil

On Saturday, Sri Lanka will head to the polls to elect its next president in what is widely seen as a referendum on the government's response to the island nation’s unprecedented economic crisis. The vote comes at a time when...
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Man Jailed for 14 Months Under Sedition Law for Wearing Protest Slogan T-shirt

A Hong Kong man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison after pleading guilty to sedition for wearing a T-shirt emblazoned with a protest slogan. This is the first case of its kind under a new local law passed...
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Southeast Asia’s Democratic Dream Deferred: A Decade of False Hope

A decade ago, Southeast Asia seemed poised for democratic transformation, led by three influential figures who were hailed as champions of change: Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi, Cambodia’s Sam Rainsy, and Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim. Their ascent gave rise to optimism...
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