China responds to Japan-Philippines boundary talks with expanded sea patrols
Published: 10:30am, 1 Jun 2026Updated: 1:03pm, 1 Jun 2026 Beijing has announced law enforcement patrols in waters east of Taiwan, in retaliation against Japan...
Malaysia bars under-16s from social media as new rules come into force
Malaysia began enforcing age verification requirements for social media platforms on Monday, barring children under 16 from opening new accounts and requiring all existing...
India drags the chain on closing its mine countermeasures gap
Mine countermeasures (MCM) is a topic that has gained renewed interest around the world, sparked by Iran’s closure of the Hormuz Strait. However, India...
Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran
U.S. President Donald Trump, in an interview published on May 30, said that he is in no hurry to make a deal with Iran...
Former Fed Chair Jerome Powell Speaks at JFK Profile in Courage Award Ceremony
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gives acceptance remarks at the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award Ceremony at 8:15 p.m. ET on...
Jakarta deploys troops against muggers, stirring dark memories
Jakarta residents have largely welcomed a new police-military campaign against violent street crime, after a wave of brazen motorbike muggings struck fear into Indonesia’s...
Beyond Nvidia: how US export curbs are forcing China to redesign its AI chip industry
Under the weight of sustained US export controls on advanced semiconductors, China’s AI chipmakers are battling to forge a self-reliant silicon ecosystem capable of...
Australia catches Europe’s right-wing populist wave
Australia’s populist One Nation party surged past the ruling Labor party to lead a nationwide opinion poll for the first time, highlighting voter disappointment...
Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?
It’s that time of the year again – tax season, so don’t forget to fill out your return. It’s also the time of the...