How land power could help US forces counter China in the Indo-Pacific
Senior US commanders have highlighted the importance of land-based troops and equipment stationed in the Asia-Pacific in any conflict with China, countering assumptions that...
Why is Hong Kong hosting the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting? There is another agenda
As Hong Kong hosts the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting on Tuesday, this two-part series examines the summit’s significance and its implications for Beijing on...
Trump’s second Asean summit presence comes at a price for region
US President Donald Trump is expected to drive hard bargains on tariffs and critical minerals in his return to the Asean summit in Manila...
Across US, ‘No Kings’ events seek to boost early voting and thwart Trump
Published: 7:56am, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 7:58am, 18 Oct 2026 Carrying an umbrella painted with the words “vote, power, people”, retired teacher Sabine Carlson said...
19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious festival
At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured on Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall...
Beyond EVs and perception, how China is gaining ground in Central Asia
Published: 6:00am, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 6:16am, 18 Oct 2026 In Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital Astana, car dealer Auyez Kabdygali is planning a big change to...
Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat up French mayor in West Bank
Published: 2:33am, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 10:54am, 18 Oct 2026 Israeli settlers attacked a convoy of European diplomats in the West Bank and beat up...
‘Cockroach’ party founder released by Indian police
India’s youth-led Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from detention on Saturday, a day after his arrest during a police crackdown on...
Albanian police fire rubber bullets as student protesters call for PM to quit
Published: 12:05am, 18 Oct 2026Updated: 12:07am, 18 Oct 2026 Police in Albania fired what appeared to be rubber bullets at protesters on Saturday, the...