This article, originally published by Pacific Forum, is republished with permission. “The powerful have their power. But we have something, too – the capacity to stop pretending, to name realities, to build our strength at home and to act together.” With those words during a
QAMISHLI, Syria, Feb 3 - Syrian government security forces entered the Kurdish-controlled northeastern city of Qamishli on Tuesday, security sources and witnesses said, implementing a U.S.-backed deal to bring Kurdish-run regions back under central government control.
DUBAI/WASHINGTON, Feb 3 - Iran is demanding that talks with the U.S. this week be held in Oman not Turkey, and that the scope be narrowed to two-way talks on nuclear issues only, a regional source said on Tuesday, casting doubt on whether the meeting will go ahead as planned.
A Jan 29 court ruling annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison’s contract to operate two Panama Canal ports.
BEIJING, Feb 3 - China warned Panama on Tuesday there would be \"heavy prices\" to pay after a court ruling there annulled Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison's contract to operate two ports at the Panama Canal.
KARACHI/BENGHAZI, Feb 3 - Pakistan is in talks to open a consulate in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, three sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the leader of the Libyan National Army met Pakistan's prime minister in Islamabad.
In a landmark interview during the Cold War, Pakistan’s then-president and military chief General Muhammed Zia-ul-Haq defended his country’s refusal to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) with a succinct assertion: “Freedom has no price.” For Zia and for other
The audience were seen dancing and jumping during the festival’s closing concert on Jan 31.
Analysts predict that the deal would not substantially alter India’s strategic ties with Russia.
A set-up mimicking the facade of Woodlands East Neighbourhood Police Centre was discovered.
WARSAW, Feb 3 - Poland will launch an investigation into possible links between the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and Russian intelligence, as well as any impact on Poland, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday.
Austin Applebee recounts his 'superhuman' swim which saved the lives of his mother and siblings in Australia.
Mr Liu Hu has been reporting on graft among high-profile figures in the Communist Party of China.
BISHKEK, Feb 3 - Kyrgyzstan said on Tuesday the European Union's sanctions envoy would visit on February 26 after a report that the EU was planning to ban some exports to the Central Asian country for allegedly facilitating Russian sanctions evasion.
KYIV, Feb 3 - The work of Ukraine's negotiating team will be adjusted after Russia's overnight attack on Ukrainian energy facilities, which involved a record number of ballistic missiles, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday.
DUBAI, Feb 3 - A group of armed boats attempted to intercept a vessel 16 nautical miles (29.6 km) north of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Tuesday.
BEIJING, Feb 3 - China will ban 'hidden' car door handles from 2027, becoming the first country to phase out a design pioneered by Tesla and adopted by Chinese competitors including Xiaomi.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Davos speech should unsettle Australian strategic thinkers, who have been raised in the belief the US alliance is the unshakeable foundation of Australia’s regional security. Carney’s point – that American leadership is no longer a reliable
NEW DELHI, Feb 3 - U.S. President Donald Trump's move to slash tariffs on Indian imports sparked a relief rally across the Asian country's markets on Tuesday, lifting sentiment among exporters and policymakers even as details of the agreement remained scant.
Some 4,000 of them will begin training, which is voluntary, in the first half of 2026, says Indonesia Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. But observers have voiced concerns about the plan.
A video shows the driver reaching towards the rear passenger seat while asking the woman for her age.
China’s unveiling of the YJ-18C cruise missile underscores a shift in its military thinking toward cheap, stealthy weapons designed to erode US naval endurance by attacking logistics rather than seeking decisive fleet engagements. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP)
DUBAI, Feb 3 - The Middle East does not need another confrontation between the U.S. and Iran, and Tehran needs to reach a nuclear deal with Washington, the diplomatic adviser to the president of regional power United Arab Emirates said at a World Governments Summit panel in
"Normal sweetness" will now contain only 50 per cent of sugar indicated in the original recipe.
The man stripped down to his underwear and demanded to be let off the aircraft.
China is accelerating its long-running effort to turn the yuan into a genuine global currency, and recent signals from Washington are strengthening Beijing’s resolve. For years, Chinese policymakers have worked quietly to expand the yuan’s role in trade, finance and reserves.
TOKYO, Feb 3 - Soldiers and swarms of snow plows battled in Japan on Tuesday to clear record-breaking snowfalls that have buried some northern and western cities, as the death toll rose to 30 from winter storms.
Mr Mohd Zaidi began researching the department’s roots after frequent questions from the public.
It specifies a ban against spreading falsehoods concerning the Itaewon tragedy.
Two male suspects will be charged on Feb 4 for murder.
The O'Smach scam complex included rooms set up to imitate police offices from at least seven countries, including Singapore, China, India, Indonesia and Vietnam.
Both suspects have been remanded for seven days until Feb 4 for investigation.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said that he would not hesitate to deploy military and police personnel to assist with clean-up efforts if local governments are unable to act swiftly.
He was arrested in 2023 after police found cannabis in a home he shared with his Malaysian business partner.
The Boeing 787-8 jet was grounded after a pilot reported a possible issue with the fuel control switch.
Uruguay President Yamandu Orsi is the first South American leader to visit Beijing since the United States entered Venezuela in January and captured then-President Nicolas Maduro.
About 30,000 to 40,000 passengers are expected to pass through the terminal daily during the Chinese New Year period.
Analysts urged caution citing a lack of clarity.
India’s support was decisive in Bangladesh’s Liberation War in 1971. Bangladeshi freedom fighters lacked the military capability to overwhelm the Pakistani army and bring down the Dhaka government. Hence, India’s direct military intervention was instrumental in Bangladesh
One of the vessels was later spotted as it sailed through the Singapore Strait.
Indian industry has welcomed lower tariffs, but experts caution against celebration until details are clearer.
A deal would propel South Korea up the league of the world’s top arms exporters.
Malaysian authorities are investigating a viral video posted on Sunday (Feb 1) showing a Grab driver reaching towards a female passenger and asking her inappropriate questions during a ride in Johor Bahru.
MOSCOW, Feb 3 - Russia is ready for the new reality of a world with no nuclear arms control limits after the New START treaty expires later this week, Russia's point man for arms control said on Tuesday.
With a population of five people, Licola is for sale for between A$6 million and A$10 million.
The passenger was told repeatedly to surrender a knife found during baggage screening, but he allegedly refused to comply.
