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No breakthrough, no breakdown at Shangri-La
MANILA – Rising tensions between China and US allies in Asia set the tone for this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, a defense talk shop that brought together defense officials and policy experts from across the Indo-Pacific and beyond. In his highly anticipated keynote
China’s new ship for a drone-powered Taiwan invasion
China’s People’s Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) is now building the Type 076 amphibious assault ship, a vessel that could play a pivotal role in any conflict with the United States over Taiwan. Late last month, The Warzone reported the warship may be capable of supporting
'United States can be secure only if Asia is': Defence chief Austin
Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed that the Indo-Pacific region remains a priority for Washington.
Healing through hiking: A 9-day trek along northern Japan’s lesser-known Michinoku Coastal Trail
How walking the Michinoku Coastal Trail in Tohoku in northeast Japan offers a sobering reminder of nature’s destructive power and a symbol of recovery from the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Indonesia’s PDI-P pushes back against top court Bill that could give Prabowo more power
The Bill, initiated by parliament on May 13, increased presidential influence over the court and placed extra conditions on long-serving judges, including those who issued dissenting opinions in a ruling which paved the way for Mr Gibran Rakabuming Raka to become the next vice
‘Korean firm’ probed for violating US chip controls
A South Korean firm, managed by two Chinese chip engineers, reportedly is being probed by the United States Commerce Department for shipping American parts to sanctioned Chinese firms. Ronda Korea Co Ltd was accused of having been selling parts developed by California-based Lam
Philippine president warns China against 'acts of war'
He warned China not to cross a red line as their standoff in the South China Sea escalates.
China, West rush to mine Africa’s critical minerals
Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonization objectives. Africa hosts substantial resources of critical minerals. As a result, foreign mining companies are rushing to invest in exploration and acquire
US presence crucial to regional peace, says Philippines' Marcos in Shangri-La Dialogue keynote address
The US-China contest is exacerbating flashpoints and has created new security dilemmas, says Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Over 30,000 workers set to miss deadline to enter Malaysia even as officials clear backlog at KL airport
Immigration officials worked overtime to process spike in arrival of foreign workers, agents say. But over 30,000 workers will miss the May 31 entry deadline despite having paid recruitment fees, says a Bangladesh association.
Mother of teen killed after refusing marriage arrested in Pakistan
Nazia Shaheen was given a life sentence for the killing by an Italian court last December.
As temperatures soar up to 52°C, Pakistan struggles to protect its people from the heat
Large parts of Pakistan are in the grip of a severe heatwave, with the worst of it in the southern province of Sindh this week.
‘Uncalled for’: Johor regent slams efforts linking alleged attack by security officer on deaf driver to royals
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim added that he does not condone intimidation and has urged authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly.
‘Model minority’ myth still harming Asian Americans
May is Asian and Pacific American Heritage Month, a time when Americans celebrate the profound contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders – a group that is commonly abbreviated as AAPI – to US society. It’s also a time to acknowledge the complexity of AAPI
