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Middle East conflict looks increasingly like a war nobody can win
Let’s begin with a simple question that rarely gets a straight answer: what would victory over Iran actually look like? In Washington and Jerusalem, the answers tend to sound definitive: eliminate Iran’s nuclear capability, break its regional power, perhaps even force political
Spy drones are compromising America’s nuclear triad
On March 8 a single high altitude drone crossed the perimeter of Barksdale Air Force base in Louisiana late at night, then disappeared. Some thought it was just another civilian operating a drone, but that theory became suspect when the drone carried out maneuvers over weapon
After weeks of silence, President Xi has spoken up on the Middle East conflict. Why now?
From unveiling a peace proposal to calling for the Strait of Hormuz to stay open, Xi’s direct remarks on the Middle East conflict signal Beijing’s recalculation as the crisis drags on, analysts say.
Commentary: Get ready for another summer of rage in Asia
Amid the Iran war, Asian governments will have to stretch their budgets further to prevent young people from falling behind - or confront a renewed wave of unrest, says Karishma Vaswani for Bloomberg Opinion.
In this Philippine province, a cowboy culture far from the Wild West endures and evolves
Its annual festival is widely regarded as the only organised rodeo culture of its kind in Asia.
Merz rearming Germany to free Europe from big power intimidation
Germany has announced a massive rearmament plan that includes development of new and sophisticated offensive weaponry and an increase in military manpower to levels not seen in Western Europe since the Cold War. The plan is built on a dual goal of countering perceived threats
Venice Biennale jury excludes Russia and Israel from artist awards as EU threatens funding cut
ROME, April 23 - Jurors at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition said on Thursday they would not consider artists from countries whose leaders are facing charges at the International Criminal Court, an apparent reference to Russia and Israel.
US slaps sanctions on Cambodian senator and others over alleged scam network
The US has accused Senator Kok An and his affiliates of “defrauding Americans”.
Iran fast-boat swarms add to Hormuz threats for shipping
LONDON, April 23 - Iran's use of a swarm of small, fast boats to seize two container ships near the Strait of Hormuz could undermine suggestions U.S. forces have disabled its naval threat and reveals the challenges facing reopening one of the world's most important oil export
UK's Starmer worried by foreign-backed proxy attacks in Britain
LONDON, April 23 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he was \"increasingly concerned\" about a growing use of proxies by foreign states to carry out attacks in Britain, pledging to bring forward new legislation following recent attacks.
Huge chunk of glacier blocks Everest route in peak climbing season
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
Sri Lanka investigates after hackers steal $2.5m
Officials are not clear how the money, set to form part of a bilateral debt repayment to Australia, was stolen.
Photos, clothes, ashes: Hong Kongers pick through fire-ravaged homes
Residents revisit their fire-ravaged Hong Kong homes, recalling their trauma, loss and narrow escapes.
Indonesia says Russia will supply 150 million barrels of oil as higher prices tighten supply
Russia has agreed to supply 100 million barrels of oil to Indonesia at a special price.
Indonesia will not impose tariffs in the Strait of Malacca: Foreign minister
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono's comments come a day after Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa floated the possibility of Jakarta imposing levies on ships passing through the Malacca Strait.
ICC confirms all charges as Duterte goes on drug war trial
MANILA – The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday confirmed all charges against former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte, who is detained in The Hague for charges related to his brutal drug war that had left thousands dead. Duterte faces charges of three counts of
Bangladesh measles crisis deepens as child deaths reach 194
The government said it has launched a robust nationwide vaccination programme since the outbreak began.
Bangladesh’s fuel crunch is largely the government’s fault
Bangladesh’s current fuel crisis is being described by parts of the government as a problem of panic buying or syndicates. Those factors exist. But they are secondary. The core of the crisis is supply-side mismanagement, sharpened by delayed price correction. And the delay
Hackers steal $3.2 million from Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry
This is the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from a state institution in Sri Lanka.
China-linked hackers using everyday devices to hide attacks, cyberagencies warn
These include internet-connected devices such as home routers and smart devices.
Druzhba oil flows to Slovakia and Hungary after Ukraine war standoff
April 23 - Slovakia and Hungary said they began receiving crude oil through the Druzhba pipeline on Thursday after a months-long outage that had blocked European Union aid to Ukraine.
‘Our incomes seem to have fallen’: Indian workers struggle with stagnant wages amid rising costs
Surging costs are leaving workers with little for their sustenance and to provide for their families.
Pakistan is the hole in America’s Great Game strategy
Pakistan’s instability is no longer a localized security concern-it is emerging as a structural constraint on US strategy in Asia. For Washington, three priorities are converging: reducing dependence on China in critical minerals, expanding access to Central Asia, and managing
Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
ZOETERMEER, the Netherlands, April 23 - The Netherlands is facing the greatest threat to its national security since the end of World War Two, chiefly from Russia and China, against the backdrop of a much more \"unpredictable\" world order, Dutch intelligence agency AIVD said
Iran takes seized ships to port, countries check on seafarers' safety
LONDON/ATHENS, April 23 - Two container ships seized by Iran near the Strait of Hormuz with about 40 crew aboard have been taken toward the port of Bandar Abbas, sources said on Thursday, Tehran having vowed to retaliate after U.S. forces seized an Iranian vessel three days
At least nine people was killed as gunmen attacked mining site in Pakistan
Quetta, PAKISTAN, April 23 - At least nine people were killed when gunmen attacked National Resources Ltd's copper and gold project in Balochistan in Pakistan on Wednesday, local authorities said.
Myanmar’s scam centers are America’s problem too
The rise of scam centers across Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar and Cambodia, has put a spotlight on existing economic inequalities and how these vulnerabilities are preyed upon to exploit the most vulnerable. With American losses funding the system, US consumer fraud
Philippine ex-president Duterte to stand trial as ICC confirms crimes against humanity charges
Ex-president Rodrigo Duterte is accused of the extrajudicial killing of thousands during his "war on drugs".
Lost in translation: Aussie school staircase’s Tagalog slip sparks online snickers
The staircase was meant to be a well-meaning diversity display, but it went a step too far.
North Korea, Russia aim to open new road bridge soon: Report
The project, which began about a year ago, is "an important business" to boost bilateral cooperation, including tourism, trade and the movement of people, KCNA said.
Ex-Samsung engineer handed 6-year jail sentence in South Korea over China leak
Chinese chipmaker ChangXin Memory Technologies has come under renewed scrutiny after the ruling.
Hormuz crisis throws spotlight on Malacca Strait as world’s largest ‘choke point’
Malacca Strait is reportedly the largest “oil transit choke point” in the world, surpassing Hormuz.
US and Iran could find common cause in shredding UNCLOS
For the past 46 years, Washington treated the Strait of Hormuz as a defensive line to be shored up in the service of unimpeded global commerce. But US President Donald Trump has frequently wavered on that orthodox position, shaming European and regional allies for not doing
Former Philippine President Duterte to face ICC trial after judges confirm charges
The pre-trial judges concluded there were "substantial grounds to believe that Duterte is responsible for the crimes against humanity of murder and attempted murder", the International Criminal Court said.
Hong Kong fire victim returns to search for memories of his dog
He said he could retrieve only about 10 per cent of his belongings in the three hours he was given.
China teases new aircraft carrier in video, vows to build up islands
Beijing is looking to boost maritime power, secure resources and bolster its territorial claims.
ICC confirms trial against former Philippine president Duterte
In the past, the ICC has taken up to a year between the confirmation of charges and the start of a trial.
Military officer arrested over fatal crash in Malaysia, suspected of drink driving
A 22-year-old Bangladeshi passenger died in the accident from head injuries.
Sulfur squeeze: Gulf chaos is coming for Asia’s food prices
Fertilizer input stress is beginning to rebuild upstream as shipping disruptions continue to constrain flows through critical energy and chemical corridors. Recent developments across Middle Eastern routes, namely the blockades at the Strait of Hormuz, combined with tightening
Toddler in Malaysia tests positive for drugs after accidentally consuming laced sweets
The child tested positive for tetrahydrocannabinol, a main psychoactive compound found in cannabis.
India's state elections test Modi alliance as Tamil Nadu, West Bengal voting begins
The contests are closely watched as a gauge of public sentiment towards the ruling coalition led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Japan PM Takaichi tells fellow politician she needs ‘more sleep’
She said her waking hours are spent on work and housework.
China rejects US criticism of pressure on Taiwan flight permit
BEIJING, April 23 - China's foreign ministry on Thursday said it firmly opposes Washington's criticism of Chinese pressure on some African countries to revoke overflight clearances for Taiwan's president.
US firms voice ‘concern’ over China’s new supply chain rules
Western governments are increasingly concerned about their reliance on Chinese supply chains.
No need to keep right: South Korea to urge people to stand on either side of escalator
South Korea's policies around the side to stand on an escalator has changed multiple times.
Fujii Kaze: Japanese pop star cancels Hong Kong show amid Japan-China tensions
No reasons were given but the cancellation comes as a slew of Japanese entertainers and acts called off shows in the city.
