China-Syria relations

China’s Interests in Post-Assad Syria: Balancing Economic and Security Goals

Recent developments in Syria have dramatically shifted the region's political landscape. The 24-year reign of Bashar al-Assad ended in December 2024, as rebel forces led by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) seized control of major cities, including Aleppo, Hama, Homs, and...
Nalinda Jayatissa, Sri Lanka's minister of health and information and mass media, speaks at a press conference in Colombo

Sri Lanka’s Austerity Drive Targets Former Presidents, Including Rajapaksa Brothers

Sri Lanka's leftist government has ordered former presidents, including the influential Rajapaksa brothers, to vacate their luxurious state-provided bungalows. The government announced its decision on Tuesday (Jan 21), marking a significant shift in how the country manages perks for its...
Apple Inc.

Indonesia Nears Deal with Apple to Resolve iPhone 16 Sales Ban

Indonesia is on the verge of striking a significant deal with Apple Inc. that could potentially lift the ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country. The announcement, made by Indonesia’s Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani during an interview with Bloomberg...
Alaska Arctic

Trump’s Climate Policies Spark Global Concern: Experts Warn of Lasting Impact

President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, marked by his withdrawal from the Paris Agreement and a renewed focus on domestic oil, gas, and artificial intelligence (AI), has reignited global fears about the United States’ role in combating the...
Jeju Air crash

Jeju Air crash: South Korea to Overhaul Airport Safety Infrastructure Following Devastating Muan Plane Crash

 South Korean authorities announced on Wednesday sweeping changes to airport safety measures following the Dec 29 crash of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800, which resulted in 179 fatalities and marked the deadliest aviation disaster in the country’s history. The aircraft,...
AI-generated video featuring a likeness of Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand PM Uses AI-Generated Video to Reassure Chinese Tourists Amid Border Safety Concerns

Thailand has taken an innovative, albeit unconventional, approach to quell safety concerns among Chinese tourists by releasing an AI-generated video featuring a likeness of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, speaking fluently in Mandarin. The video, posted to the Thai government’s...
TikTok

Saudi Alwaleed’s KHC Eyes TikTok Acquisition, Awaiting Elon Musk’s Next Move

Kingdom Holding Company (KHC), the Saudi Arabian investment powerhouse helmed by Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, has expressed interest in joining forces with potential buyers of TikTok, the globally popular social media platform. KHC's CEO, Talal Ibrahim al-Maiman, revealed in an...
Donald Trump

Trump Pledges New Tariffs on EU and China in Aggressive Trade Stance

In a decisive start to his second term, US President Donald Trump announced plans on Tuesday to impose tariffs on the European Union and hinted at new duties on Chinese imports. Speaking at the White House a day after his...
Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley’s Top Performers in Asia to Receive Significant Bonus Boost Amid Buoyant Growth

Morgan Stanley, one of Wall Street's premier financial institutions, is set to reward its top-performing investment bankers and traders in Asia with a bonus increase of up to 50%, reflecting robust business growth and the recovery from a low-base effect...
Two F-CK-1 indigenous defence fighters (IDF) taxi on the runway during an emergency take-off exercise at an Air Base in Taichung City, Central Taiwan

Tragic Accident at Taiwan’s Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base: Officer Killed in Fighter Jet Engine Mishap

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Taiwan's military community, an Air Force officer was killed after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet at Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base. The incident occurred on Tuesday...
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