Asia
U.S.-Taiwan Meeting Highlights Need to Hasten Arms Deliveries
Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen thanked America for backing Taiwan in the face of China’s threat, and cited former U.S. President Reagan, saying that...
Taiwan Prepares for Conflict With China as Tsai Visits U.S.
Taiwan’s military is ramping up preparations for a possible future war with China by planning an unprecedented military drill that will take place...
Read moreIndia to Increase Crude Oil Purchases From Russia Under New Deal
Russia doesn't want another superpower challenging their aims of regional dominance. The best strategy for them is to win India over. ...
Read moreChina Worried as Japan Accelerates “Dangerous” Militarization
“Militarization for me, but not for thee.” That is the frequent attitude of global superpowers when they see smaller states wisely building up...
Read moreThailand Stages War Games With U.S. Military Personnel
Over 6,000 U.S. military personnel are participating in Cobra Gold, the largest joint military exercise in mainland Asia. ...
Read moreIndia Brings Back Militia After Killing of Hindus in Kashmir
Following the killing of seven Hindus back in January amid two attacks in Dhangri village in India’s Kashmir region, the country’s authorities have...
Read moreJapan Pledges Another $5.5 Billion in Aid to Ukraine
The country has hitherto provided Ukraine over $600 million worth of direct financial support, along with hundreds of millions of dollars in emergency...
Read moreChina Strengthens Alliance With Iran, Challenging U.S. Global Supremacy
As tensions rise between China and the United States, Beijing continues to build a parallel international world order that challenges America’s increasingly tenuous...
Read moreMyanmar Junta Reboots 1977 Law Permitting “Loyal” Citizens to Be Armed, Sparking Fears of Civil War
SINGAPORE — Myanmar’s junta has rebooted a 1977 law that permits civilians it considers “loyal to the state” to own firearms, a move...
Read moreParaguay President to Visit Taiwan Before Election That Could End Ties
Authentic Radical Liberal Party presidential candidate Efraim Alegre said that if he wins the election in April, Paraguay would sever diplomatic ties with...
Read moreHow India Transformed Russian Crude Into Fuel for the West
SINGAPORE — India is playing an increasingly vital role in global oil markets, purchasing more and more cheap Russian oil and refining it...
Read moreSenior Taiwan Opposition Leader Visits China
The KMT's deputy chairman will meet the head of China's Taiwan Affairs Office to discuss the current tense situation between the two countries....
Read morePhilippines Gives U.S. More Access to Military Bases as Tensions With China Rise
SINGAPORE — The Philippines has broadened access for American troops and equipment to four more Philippine military bases, after the visit of U.S....
Read moreChina Enforces New Cybersecurity Rules in Tibet
The law is vaguely worded, stoking concerns that the Chinese police will abuse it to persecute anyone with cultural, social, or religious links...
Read moreWestern Nations Give Billions in Military Support to Ukraine While Ignoring Myanmar
Although the conflicts are by no means identical, it is remarkable how Myanmar has been put on the back burner while Ukraine has...
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