China’s increasing pressure puts Taiwan on the backfoot
Increased pressure from Beijing has countries and businesses slowly disassociating themselves from Taiwan. In 1971, the United Nations recognized the communist government in…
Kerala flood rescue operation picks up
Rescue operations continue in India’s flood-stricken Kerala, with over 200,000 people displaced and over 300 people killed. Rains subsided in many parts of Kerala yesterday,…
Pakistan in turmoil as opposition accuse government of vote rigging
Opposition leaders protest against vote-rigging in Islamabad as political turmoil lay ahead. Pakistan’s opposition parties held a protest demonstration outside the Election…
Why it may not be a smooth sail for Pakistan’s Imran Khan
The going may not be easy for Pakistan’s Prime Minister-designate Imran Khan – seen as the army’s “puppet” – and with questions over the fairness and…
China on the defensive in trade war; points to accomplishment
China is defending its economy and predicting sustained growth despite an escalation of a trade war with the United States. As the trade war between the United States and China…
Is Afghanistan another ‘Vietnam’ scenario for the US
Dawn takes a closer look at the comparisons between Vietnam and the US involvement in Afghanistan. While the US suffered badly in Vietnam, to the extent that the war proved to be…
At least 82 people have died in 7.0 quake in Indonesia
Indonesia’s resort islands of Bali and Lombok were rocked by a magnitude 7 earthquake on Sunday with scores dead and widespread property damage reported. The quake has killed 82…
Hun Sen’s victory means more of the same for Cambodia
Hun Sen’s electoral victory was marred by controversy but the win signals closer ties between Cambodia and China. Cambodian voters went to the polls on Sunday and handed…
Is China undermining democracies around the world?
China sees undermining democracies as standard practice: experts say. China experts on Tuesday called attention to Beijing’s efforts to undermine liberal democracies and…
Economy to be a casualty as more severe weather expected in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is bracing for more casualties as the wet season intensifies with tropical storms and cyclones forecasted. Tornados in the southern Philippines, tropical storms…