Johor State Election, Malaysia

Johor State Election: Chinese Voters Become Central Battleground as Race Issues Shape Tight Contest Across Crucial Urban Seats

Racial issues, long a relatively muted feature of Johor's political landscape, have become increasingly prominent ahead of the Jul 11 state election, with political parties intensifying efforts to win over ethnic Chinese voters in a contest that could shape the...
Donald Trump

US Faces Growing Credibility Challenge in Asia as Nations Seek Reliable Trade, Security and Tech Partnerships at America’s 250th Anniversary

As the United States prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, Washington has launched a renewed diplomatic and cultural campaign across Southeast Asia, presenting itself as a revitalized global power ready to deepen its engagement with one of...
Strait of Hormuz

Iran Warns Oil Tankers to Follow Strait of Hormuz Routes or Face Forceful Military Response

Iran’s joint military command has issued a stern warning to commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, declaring that all oil tankers must follow navigation routes approved by Tehran or risk facing a “forceful response” from its armed forces. The...
Pakistan Airstrikes, Afghanistan

Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Escalate After Airstrikes as Islamabad Alleges India-Israel-Taliban Nexus Behind Growing Regional Instability and Violence

Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan have entered a dangerous new phase following a series of cross-border military actions that have intensified already strained ties between the two neighbors. The latest escalation began after Pakistani military strikes inside Afghanistan reportedly killed...
Iran

US-Iran Talks Begin in Qatar as Hormuz Security and Frozen Iranian Funds Dominate Indirect Negotiations

Iranian officials are set to meet Qatari mediators in Doha on Wednesday to discuss the implementation of a recently reached memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States, marking a significant step in efforts to de-escalate tensions and halt the...
Vladimir Putin

Russia’s ASEAN Strategy Underscores Shift from BRICS to Greater Eurasian Economic and Security Integration

While leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) gathered in France last week to discuss the future of the global economy and security, a parallel diplomatic event unfolded thousands of kilometers away in the Russian city of Kazan. There, Russia...
Iran Shahed Drone

Iran’s Shahed Drone Arsena: How Kamikaze UAVs, Stealth UCAVs, and Swarm Attacks Are Transforming Modern Warfare

Iran’s Shahed-class drones have emerged as one of the most influential weapons systems in contemporary warfare, transforming battlefield dynamics through a combination of low cost, mass production, and operational effectiveness. Once regarded as relatively simple unmanned aerial vehicles, the Shahed...
pakistan airstrike in afghanistan

Pakistan’s Afghanistan Strikes Echo India’s Post-2015 Doctrine as TTP Sanctuaries Face Growing Military Pressure

Pakistan carried out air and ground strikes overnight in eastern Afghanistan, targeting militants it blames for a deadly attack in Karachi that killed at least three Pakistani troops. The operation marks the latest escalation in Islamabad’s increasingly aggressive campaign against...
U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer

China Builds Full-Scale US Navy Destroyer Replica: Satellite Images Reveal PLA Constructing Arleigh Burke-Class Warship Mock-Up in Taklamakan Desert

New satellite imagery has revealed what analysts believe is a full-scale replica of a U.S. Navy Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer under construction at a Chinese military testing facility in the remote Taklamakan Desert, raising fresh questions about Beijing’s preparations for...
Turkey - NATO

NATO Faces Backlash as Critical Turkish Media Outlets Are Blocked From Covering Summit

A decision by NATO to deny media accreditation to several Turkish journalists ahead of a major summit has sparked criticism from press freedom advocates, journalists' organizations, and media representatives, who argue that the move undermines transparency and reinforces existing pressures...
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