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Commentary: Rise of ‘birther politics’ in Malaysia and how it might backfire
What was initially a by-election serving as a proxy to test the support for the unity government and Selangor state government has evolved into a classic identity politics poll, says political analyst James Chai.
Commentary: Philippine-US combat drills risk stirring up trouble at South China Sea
Heightened tensions over the status of Taiwan have made the South China Sea even more strategically important, says a Northeastern University professor.
Commentary: A surprise South Korean boom is going unnoticed
South Korea is riding an export bonanza courtesy of the US. But its citizens are not reaping the benefits, says Daniel Moss for Bloomberg Opinion.
Analysis: Politics, business viability, diplomacy make purported casino in Malaysia’s Forest City a risky bet
It would be politically difficult for PM Anwar Ibrahim and the king to support such an idea, say analysts. They add that relations with Singapore and China could also sour if such a casino targets their citizens who face restrictions in gambling domestically.
North Korea’s Kim expresses support for Putin in Victory Day message
Russia on May 9 marks the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
Advancing in Ukraine, Russia to mark victory in World War Two
MOSCOW - Russia on Thursday marks the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two as relations with the West spiral deeper into crisis over the advance of Russian troops against Ukraine's Western-backed forces.
Beijing: With Huawei curbs, US pushes ‘decoupling’
Huawei Technologies is at the center of yet another skirmish in the Sino-American tech war. The United States revoked some export licenses that permitted the shipment of high-end American chips to Huawei, and Beijing complains that Washington thus breached a commitment not to
Blast in north Afghanistan kills three Taliban security personnel
KABUL - Three Taliban security personnel were killed when a motorcycle carrying an explosive device blew up near a military vehicle in northern Afghanistan being used in opium poppy eradication operations, an interior ministry spokesman said on Wednesday.
Nothing preposterous about our Foreign Legion story
As Asia Times has noted in updated versions of a Stephen Bryen article that appears on our home page, France denied Russian non-governmental reports of a French Foreign Legion deployment to Ukraine – and the Associated Press put out a “fake news alert.” We remain unpersuaded
Billionaires Ambani, Adani dragged into India election rhetoric as Modi and Gandhi trade barbs
The politicians accuse each other of taking money from the top industrialists.
Hong Kong continues to woo foreign talent with first-ever global summit
As of end-April, nearly 180,000 applications under the city’s various talent entry schemes had been approved since their launch in late 2022.
Indonesia’s Prabowo mulls bigger Cabinet under his presidency, including one ministry overseeing a free lunch initiative
Some observers believe that a bigger Cabinet may be part of President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s attempt to facilitate his incoming government’s ability to fulfil its election promises.
Hong Kong bans protest anthem after court case win
The city's court has overturned a previous ruling to ban the song which was used by democracy protesters.
Malaysia eyes 'orangutan diplomacy' with nations that import palm oil
Orangutans are critically endangered.
Could Biden stop Netanyahu’s attack on Rafah?
Israel entered Rafah, a city that marks Gaza’s southern border crossing with Egypt, on May 7, 2024, launching a military offensive that the US and others have cautioned Israel not to pursue. President Joe Biden warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on May 6 against
Japan faces slow progress in creating inclusive workplaces, despite push to hire more workers with disabilities
Concerns include uncertainty over what people with disabilities can do, unsuitable facilities for their needs, and hesitancy among other employees in welcoming them.
US, China in crucial race to put spying eyes in the sky
The US and China are locked in an escalating spy satellite race, with both sides tapping their respective commercial space sectors to gain a rapid launch edge. The US Space Force (USSF) and National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) plan to build several targeting satellites to
Third Malaysian footballer attacked; JDT player has car hammered in Johor Bahru
The incident comes within a week of two other attacks on footballers in Malaysia, with one hospitalised with fourth-degree burns after he was splashed with acid.
Kim family's master propagandist dies at 94
Kim Ki Nam built the personality cult of North Korea's ruling dynasty.