Teenager, 16, charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing
If convicted, he could get a maximum penalty of imprisonment for life.
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Putin wants to get closer to the Taliban
Russia is currently considering taking the Taliban off its list of terrorist organisations, officials have indicated. While no final decision has yet been taken, one sign of their increasingly cordial relationship is the Taliban’s invitation to an international economic forum
Can TikTok's owner afford to lose its killer app?
Sell or be banned - TikTok's US operations, by some estimates, could fetch up to $100bn.
Why a deluge of Chinese-made drugs is hard to curb
Thousands of Chinese companies are making synthetic opioids and shipping them around the world.
North Korea, Belarus deputy foreign ministers agree to strengthen ties
They discussed bilateral cooperation in economy and culture, and mutual support on the global stage.
Papua New Guinea leader says China, Australia visits show 'robust' ties with major powers
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said on Friday he looked forward to visits by China's foreign minister and Australia's prime minister in the coming days that demonstrated strong ties with countries accounting for more than 70% of its trade.
Interfaith conference seeks to raise awareness about Uyghur genocide
Panelists discuss the Chinese government’s forced labor, surveillance and information control in Xinjiang.
Malaysia’s billion-dollar 5G roll-out stumbles as deal breaks down between powerful telcos, state-owned operator
The government could be forced to reconsider allowing a second 5G operator, as a settlement between state-owned Digital Nasional Bhd and the politically powerful private telcos hits a stalemate, say industry sources.
Commentary: Nusantara can unlock Indonesia’s maritime potential
Indonesia’s new capital city can increase economic interest in eastern Indonesia and provide an alternative route that connects the Indian and Pacific Oceans, says an S Rajaratnam School of International Studies fellow.
China deepens engagement with new Indonesian president as top diplomat visits Jakarta
Beijing’s joint call with Jakarta for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza will boost its influence in Southeast Asia, one analyst said.
Solomon Islands election count under way, China critic Suidani regains seat
As governor, Mr Suidani had banned Chinese companies from the Solomon Islands’ most populous province.
Tibetan political leader ‘optimistic’ about passage of US bill on Tibet
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee has approved the bill, advancing it to the Senate floor.
‘Everyone is a developer’: China’s generative AI frenzy sparks boom in app creation
Enterprises and developers in the country have surged ahead in finding new and practical ways to apply the technology.
Charting the future of the US alliance network
The recent US-Japan alliance bilateral summit between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio not only launched more than 70 deliverables that spanned the interagency, across the defense, across space, education, and technology, it also launched a new trilateral
Exiled opposition official asks Hun Manet to help clear 2022 charges
Former lawmaker Kong Saphea wants to return from Canada to visit his elderly parents.
China bans Uyghurs from using social media apps
Experts say the measure could presage another major crackdown in Xinjiang.
UN OKs shipment of vaccine storage equipment to North Korea
UNICEF had requested a sanctions exemption to bring ‘cold chain’ equipment into the country.
US complains China hurts shipbuilding, steel firms
The Biden administration has unveiled a series of new measures to try to protect the United States’ shipbuilding and steel industries from being eroded by Chinese overcapacity and non-market investments. One of the measures is a newly-initiated investigation, under section 301
India votes in gigantic election as Modi seeks historic third term
Mr Modi says that his first two terms were appetisers and the main course will be served in the third term.
Thailand urges Myanmar’s junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi
Her transfer this week to house arrest was ‘a positive step,’ the Thai Foreign Ministry said.
Protesting Spanish professor 'warned university' over Confucius Institutes
Journalism professor Mar Llera makes waves with protest at University of Seville inauguration ceremony.
Israel unlikely to attack Iran nuclear program
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against Iran for the unprecedented aerial assault on April 13. He has made it clear that “we will make our own decisions and the state of Israel will do all that is needed to defend itself.” Iran’s attack involved
EU sees signs China supplying dual-use components to Russia
US officials said China was providing to Russia materials including drones and missile technology.
Chinese cities sinking under their own weight
Extracting ground water for growing urban populations causes half of China's big cities to sink.
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi being used as ‘human shield’, son fears
Suu Kyi’s son Kim Aris said that he had heard she was suffering from the heat.
Jail terms sought for accused in US$1.8 billion 1MDB fund fraud
PetroSaudi chief executive Tarek Obaid and his right-hand man are accused of squandering the 1MDB funds on precious stones, private jets, rented yachts and property in London and Geneva.
More university graduates in China turning to smaller cities for employment: Report
Improved incomes, less pressure and keeping closer to family were among the reasons given by young Chinese for seeking employment farther afield.
China and ASEAN need to work together on Myanmar crisis: Observers
Beijing, for its efforts, has been unable to hold Myanmar’s military or armed groups to a ceasefire brokered in January.
Ethnic army intercepts junta convoy on Thai-Myanmar border
Hundreds of soldiers were injured, according to the Karen National Union.
The AI-piloted fighter age has arrived
In a scene harking to a futuristic science fiction film, a US AI-piloted fighter has just engaged in a dogfight against a manned fighter, heralding the autonomous future of aerial combat. This month, The Warzone reported that the X-62 test jet, a modified F-16, successfully
Indian PM Modi's cult-like status likely to win him third term in office, say experts
India will begin a six week-long election season from Friday (Apr 19).
From Jakarta to Nusantara: Indonesia’s new capital set to welcome first batch of over 10,000 civil servants
Official apartment units will be provided, with special allowances also in store for the pioneer batch. The government will bear the cost of flights and packing goods as well.
Food fight: Russia’s ‘grain diplomacy’ reshaping global markets
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “grain diplomacy” continues to cause headaches for the European Union while potentially reshaping global trade dynamics and markets more in Moscow’s favor. Significantly, the European Commission has recently proposed to increase tariffs on
China warns against US-Philippine joint military exercise
Chinese foreign ministry says the expanded annual exercise Balikatan destabilizes the region.
Australia’s new defense strategy already behind the times
There have been a lot of defense announcements recently about buying new equipment, building up Australia’s manufacturing capabilities, creating local jobs, new legislation to support AUKUS and even a new defense chief. In many respects, these simply reflect that the Department
Hong Kong arrests 291 for endangering national security in past 4 years
Those arrested range from 15 to 90 years old, the government says.
