US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
The other 14 countries on the council voted in favor of the draft as a humanitarian crisis grips the enclave of more than 2 million people, where famine looms and aid has only…
Geopolitics
South Korea inks $18b nuclear export deal with Czech Republic
Under the agreement, KHNP will build two 1,000 megawatt APR-1000 reactors — Dukovany Units 5 and 6 — with completion targeted for 2036 and 2037, respectively.
Philippines orders 12 more Korean fighter jets for $700M
Although the reports have yet to be confirmed by the Department of National Defense, Shin Dong-hak, KAI vice president for international business development, told the Inquirer…
China’s global favourability climbs as US rating declines: Axios
As of the end of May, China held a net favorability rating of 8.8, while the US stood at -1.5, according to exclusive data provided to Axios by Morning Consult.
Whither ASEAN community?: The Jakarta Post
This year, ASEAN still barely resembles a community in its true sense of the word as its leaders have come up with a new vision for 2045 with even more audacious targets.
Migration mindset: The Statesman
The recent wave of deportations of Indian nationals from the United States should serve as a sobering moment for both aspiring migrants and policymakers in India.
Why is everyone talking about an ASEAN power grid?
The rapidly growing bloc is hungry for power to keep its economies humming. With electricity demand growth of 3 to 4 per cent a year, meeting that demand is a costly challenge for…
Laos eyes more Malaysian investments
Malaysia is Laos’ fourth-largest foreign investor, with total investment valued at US$946 million across 88 projects.
UK overtakes US as top choice for Chinese students: survey
The report says it's thanks to the UK's shorter academic programs and relatively stable political environment.
US President Trump signs proclamation banning travel from 12 countries, including Myanmar
The countries affected aside from Myanmar are Afghanistan, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen.