West Papua and its troubled history with Indonesia
Recent riots and protests are just symptoms of long simmering ethnic tensions. Protests have broken out in the Indonesian province of West Papua with a local parliament being set…
China to impose sanctions on US firms over Taiwan arms sales
The US have approved the sale of F16 fighter jets to Taiwan. China on Wednesday urged the United States to immediately cancel the planned arms sales to Taiwan, saying China will…
Seoul reviews military intel-sharing pact with Japan
Koreans divided on GSOMIA as the deadline for renewal emerges on Saturday. Nearly six decades have passed since South Korea and Japan signed a treaty to normalize diplomatic ties…
The rise of the militant Islamic State affiliate in Afghanistan
Is ISIS on the comeback and rising in Afghanistan. A suicide bombing at a wedding party in Kabul claimed by a local affiliate of the militant Islamic State (IS) group has renewed…
Nearly two million rally peacefully in Hong Kong
Government says while rally is generally peaceful, traffic disrupted. Protesters gathered at the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Forces Hong Kong Building in Central,…
China, the United States and the story of agriculture
China says the US responsible for its farmers’ woes. Editor’s Note: Last week the Commerce Ministry said Chinese enterprises have halted the purchase of US…
Anti-Abe rallies to sweep Seoul on Liberation Day
The two countries have been at loggerhead over trade issues for weeks. Rallies denouncing the Shinzo Abe administration for Tokyo’s economic retaliation against Seoul are set to…
Hong Kong suspends all departing flights for 2nd day
Plans to reopen the airport were disrupted by sit-in protests. The Hong Kong International Airport on Tuesday (Aug 13) suspended all departing flights when anti-government…
Moon bogged down by multiple crises
S Korean president faces emboldened North Korea, unpredictable US leader and tricky situation with Japan. Just over two years into his five-year term, President Moon Jae-in is…
Police fire tear gas in at least five areas to disperse demonstrators
Hong Kong protesters kept up the pressure on the government this past weekend with fresh protests. Hong Kong police have fired tear gas in at least five areas around the city in a…