‘Record’ Chinese maritime militia deployed in South China Sea in 2025: US report
China’s maritime militia was deployed in “record-high numbers” across the disputed South China Sea in 2025, according to a US think tank report. However,...
The access paradox in commercial ISR: Why predictability matters for modern defense intelligence
Commercial Earth observation has become foundational to defense and intelligence operations. By nearly every measure—global coverage, revisit rates and ease of tasking—access to space-based...
Here’s How a New US-Led Mineral Alliance Could Sideline China
U.S. mining investment firm Cove Capital recently secured a major critical mineral project in Central Asia—a multibillion dollar deal to mine the world’s largest...
China’s top court backs legal action against corrupt firms amid equity markets rally
Beijing is encouraging equity investors to pursue representative action against unscrupulous listed or delisted firms in an apparent effort to bolster confidence in the...
Why did 72 tigers die at a Thailand tourist park in under 2 weeks?
The deaths of 72 captive tigers at a private park popular with tourists in northern Thailand have renewed scrutiny of a lucrative industry that...
China’s Lunar New Year box office hits 6-year low as releases fall flat
China’s Lunar New Year box office slid to its weakest level since 2020, weighed down by the absence of major breakout films, despite the...
Hong Kong authorities probe death of scaffolding worker who fell from factory
Hong Kong labour authorities are investigating the cause of a fatal industrial accident involving a worker who fell to his death from the third...
France demands answers from US envoy for ignoring summons as diplomatic feud deepens
France’s feud with the US ambassador to Paris took another turn on Tuesday with the French foreign minister saying the top US diplomat in...
India and Brazil set sights on US$30 billion trade milestone by 2030
India and Brazil are stepping up efforts to boost trade cooperation among developing economies and regional blocs as a hedge against mounting global trade...