Asia-Pacific Geopolitics & Regional Affairs
Indo-Pacific diplomacy, economic security, and international affairs across India, China, Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia.
Hundreds recruited to help foster kids visit birth families in NSW
Thousands of children in foster care are improving ties with their birth families, as part of an overhauled supervision system...
The Japan Times (Japan)In superaged Japan, athletes are making waves well into their 90s
Regardless of age, engaging in sports brings multiple health benefits — the greater one's physical fitness, the longer one tends...
Australia is a nation of neighbours — but are we still good friends?
As Australian cities rise up, grow out and fill in, urban planners will find themselves facing a dilemma: how do...
Concerns raised over Qld's call-in process for assessing renewable projects
Renewable energy advocates say increased government intervention in projects creates uncertainty for private sector investors and communities.
Shein, Temu shoppers keep adding to cart despite environmental concerns
A new study has found fans of ultra-fast fashion brands are aware of the environmental and ethical concerns, but price,...
The Hindu (South Asia & Global)Missing measure in India’s magnet mission
The strategic question is not simply whether India possesses rare-earth resources or whether imports from China can be reduced. The...
The Hindu (South Asia & Global)Pakistan’s Ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister detained by authorities
I do not know why they are so worried that they are arresting women as well, said Noreen Niazi, another...
The Hindu (South Asia & Global)Meloni plans to ban burqas and niqabs in Italian schools, cap foreign students in classrooms
For us, anyone who comes to Italy and wants to build their future here must learn our language, understand our...
The Hindu (South Asia & Global)Trump to use Washington arch as military complex for drones and snipers
Mr. Trump cited national security concerns for the move, echoing the rationale offered for the roughly $400 million ballroom complex...
South China Morning Post (East Asia)US, China seek Xi-Trump summit deliverables in New York talks
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held their final preparatory talks with Chinese Vice Premier He...
South China Morning Post (East Asia)Rare earth exposure can triple low birthweight risk: Chinese study
A new study finds that prenatal exposure to rare earth elements can raise the risk of low birthweight, with some...
HK socialite Abby Choi’s murder: Trial of ex-hubby, in-laws opens on Sept 21
The grisly details of her murder attracted worldwide media attention.
South China Morning Post (East Asia)New North Korea-Russia bridge delivers a powerful message to China
The recent opening of a new road bridge between North Korea and Russia may look like a modest infrastructure project....
Sri Lanka flies monks over drought-hit areas to seek divine help
The monks prayed and sprinkled holy water over drought-hit areas in an attempt to encourage rain.
South China Morning Post (East Asia)Does Trump’s new AI Force signal tech race escalation ahead of Xi Jinping summit?
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a new “AI Force” just days ahead of a state visit by Chinese leader...
Malaysia PM Anwar to meet transport minister Loke on return from Shanghai over resignation offer
Anwar said Loke had informed him of the matter but they had not discussed it in detail.
Police arrest Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan’s sister in Lahore ahead of party’s planned march
Aleema Khan has been arrested and sent to jail for 30 days.
The Japan Times (Japan)Senior Taiwan official makes rare trip to China
Labor Minister Hung Sun-han took flew Sunday to the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, where he will attend meetings on...
The Japan Times (Japan)Germans vote in elections threatening fresh blow to Merz
The far-right, pro-Trump and Moscow-friendly AfD party dealt the German leader a defeat two weeks ago, fueling speculation his support...
The Japan Times (Japan)Drones hit Moscow as Russians go to the polls
The ruling United Russia party, which backs President Vladimir Putin, has won every parliamentary election in Russia since 2003.