India eyes key role in the Philippines’ military modernisation plan
The Indian Embassy in the Philippines flew in a delegation to Manila last week to showcase its domestically made defense platforms and explore potential partnerships.
PTI calls for judicial commission to probe ex-Rawalpindi commissioner’s rigging revelations
These allegations came almost a week after the polls on a day when PTI and other political parties decided to kick-start their nationwide anti-rigging campaign.
China, US are taking baby steps to cooperate on AI. What’s at stake?
Global cooperation on AI remains in its infancy, even as the technology has advanced, and harmful applications are already widespread in the form of deepfakes, scams and…
China’s new visa-free travel opens ‘big door’ to Asean region
The Chinese market has long been the biggest source of tourists for Asean countries — as the region is not only geographically close, but has strong cultural and economic ties…
Taiwan Strait fatalities lead to call for answers
On Feb 14, a fishing boat from Fujian province was forcefully driven away by Taiwan authorities in the waters near Kinmen, causing all four people on board to fall into the sea,…
Thaksin’s homecoming: Parole debate and political fallout
After spending more than 15 years in self-imposed exile and then at the Police General Hospital, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra finally returned to his Western Bangkok mansion early…
South Korea’s National Assembly mulls revote of special probe bill against first lady
The rival parties in recent weeks have locked horns over the timing of the revote after President Yoon vetoed a bill that would allow the Assembly to order a special investigation…
Slashing pensions a brave move but Malaysia government risks ‘political suicide’, say analysts
Pension payments for more than 900,000 retired civil servants are expected to cost the government over RM32 billion (US$6.7 billion) in 2024, accounting for more than 10 per cent…
UN likely to vote Tuesday on Gaza ceasefire, US signals veto
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield has said the text of the draft resolution could jeopardise “sensitive negotiations” aimed at brokering a pause in the war.
Singapore key exports rise 16.8% in January; fuels optimism for recovery, albeit a choppy one
The expansion in January came after a 1.5 per cent drop in December, and exceeded the 4.3 per cent growth forecast by economists polled by Bloomberg.