Japan’s Strategic Awakening
Commentary Japan’s strategic awakening is no longer theoretical—it’s unfolding in real time. In recent weeks, Tokyo confirmed plans to deploy advanced surface-to-air missile systems...
Why China sees stability in hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei’s rise to lead Iran
Chinese analysts expect Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s new supreme leader, to continue and possibly harden his assassinated father’s policies towards the US and Israel. The...
Sour note for fans after Taiwanese rock band Mayday switches Hong Kong date
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has received dozens of complaints after Taiwanese rock band Mayday cancelled one of its coming concerts at Kai Tak Sports...
Tai Po fire: Hong Kong Red Cross raises HK$530 million for affected residents
The Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$530 million (US$67.8 million) to provide emergency and long-term support to residents affected by the deadly Tai...
China-North Korea rail services restored as neighbours try to get relations back on track
China will resume passenger train services to North Korea for the first time in six years – the latest sign of warming ties between...
Pentagon Holds Press Briefing (March 10)
The Pentagon holds a press briefing at 8 a.m. ET on March 10. …
Supreme Court Takes Up Case About Air Force’s Disposal of Hazardous Waste
The U.S. Supreme Court on March 9 agreed to hear the Trump administration’s bid to throw out environmentalists’ challenge to the U.S. Air Force’s...
Trump Expresses Disappointment Over Iran’s Selection of New Supreme Leader
President Donald Trump said on Monday he was disappointed over Iran’s choice to name Mojtaba Khamenei its new supreme leader, implying the decision by...
Philippines’ fuel shock exposes limits of deregulated oil market
The Philippines was hit by a sharp fuel-price shock on Tuesday, with pump costs surging after the escalating conflict involving Iran pushed global oil...