Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake Confronts Daunting National Debt: Can Politics and Economic Reform Save Nation?

September 21, 2024, marked a historic day for Sri Lanka, a day that will undoubtedly be remembered for many firsts. Millions of voters flocked to polling stations across the island to participate in the country’s first presidential election since mass...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

North Korea and South Korea in a Missile-Building Contest: A Test of Nerves and Deterrence

North Korea and South Korea are engaged in a high-stakes contest to build increasingly larger and more sophisticated missiles. This strategic arms race is driving regional tensions to new heights, with North Korea threatening the United States' extended deterrence commitments...
Shigeru Ishiba

“Ishiba Shock” – Could a Skyrocketing Yen Shake Global Markets?

Stock investors in Japan have already felt the sting of what’s being called the “Ishiba shock.” However, the turmoil shaking the markets may only just be beginning for currency traders. With the yen seemingly set to surge, the election of...
HC-130J Super Hercules airplane crew from Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak observes two Russian Border Guard ships and two Chinese Coast Guard ships approximately 440 miles southwest of St. Lawrence Island Sept. 28, 2024. (Photo: U.S. Coast Guard)

Increased China-Russian Naval Cooperation in Arctic Signals Heightened

On October 1, the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) reported a significant naval sighting in the Bering Sea, highlighting an emerging pattern of military cooperation between Russia and China in the strategically crucial Arctic region. During a routine patrol on September...
Tigers, three lions and a panther reportedly died at two zoos in southern Vietnam

Dozens of Tigers Die in South Vietnam Zoos Following Bird Flu Outbreak

A devastating outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has led to the deaths of dozens of tigers in two zoos in southern Vietnam, according to reports from state media. The virus, identified as the highly pathogenic H5N1...
Nine Dead in Taiwan Hospital Fire Amid Typhoon Krathon’s Onslaught

Nine Dead in Taiwan Hospital Fire Amid Typhoon Krathon’s Onslaught

Nine people have been confirmed dead after a devastating fire tore through a hospital in southern Taiwan, local authorities and media reported on Wednesday. The tragedy struck at Pingtung County Hospital around 09:40 local time (01:00 GMT), coinciding with the...
A mass funeral was held at the temple school which the victims attended

Thailand: Funeral Held for 20 Children and 3 Teachers Killed in Bus Fire

In the small town of Lan Sak, central Thailand, grief hung heavy in the air as families and friends gathered on Thursday to mourn the lives of 20 young children and three teachers who perished in a horrific bus fire....
China Fighter J-31

South Asian Air Power: Pakistan’s Acquisition of China’s Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet FC-31

Pakistan has signaled its intent to acquire China’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the FC-31 “Gyrfalcon.” This acquisition is expected to significantly enhance the Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) capabilities, providing it with a technological advantage over its primary adversary, India, for...
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

CIA Launches New Global Recruitment Drive Targeting Informants in China, Iran, and North Korea

The U.S. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has launched an ambitious new recruitment campaign aimed at gathering intelligence from some of the world's most closed and secretive regimes, including China, Iran, and North Korea. In a bold and wide-reaching initiative, the...
Subramanian Iswaran, Singapore

Singapore’s ex-Minister Subramanian Iswaran Sentenced to 12 Months in High-Profile Corruption Case

Singapore's image of incorruptibility, Subramanian Iswaran, a senior cabinet minister, was sentenced to 12 months in prison for accepting gifts valued at over S$403,000 (US$311,882; £234,586) and obstructing the course of justice. The 62-year-old, once seen as a stalwart of...
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