The role of Japan and the Philippines in resisting a Chinese blockade of Taiwan
Strategic geography, resupply corridors, and maritime access underscore Manila and Tokyo’s ability to assist Taiwan.
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Thousands evacuated as deadly storm Fung-wong approaches Taiwan
More than 3,000 people have been evacuated ahead of tropical storm Fung-wong
China introduces its own version of the H-1B visa as US borders tighten
China is competing with the US in wooing global tech talent
Afghanistan says peace talks with Pakistan failed again
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has announced the latest round of peace negotiations with Pakistan had failed, blaming Islamabad’s “irresponsible and uncooperative” approach and stoking fears of further violence.
Xi attends launch of China’s state-of-the-art Fujian aircraft carrier
China’s latest addition means it has the second largest number of aircraft carriers in the world
Trump’s Trip Was a True “Pivot” to East Asia
OPINION — President Trump’s meetings in East Asia last week did more to enhance our relationship with a few allies and partners in the region than the past fifteen years of talking about a “pivot to Asia”.Yes, showing the flag and having the President…
Afghanistan and Pakistan return to Turkey for more peace negotiations
Kabul and Islamabad will resume peace talks in Istanbul, both nations have announced, after a previous round ended without agreeing on a lasting truce.
Opium farming in Afghanistan declined by a fifth in 2025: UN
The total area of land in Afghanistan on which opium poppy is grown shrank 20% in 2025, according to a U.N. estimate issued on Thursday, a further drop since farming of the raw material for heroin collapsed in 2023 after the Taliban banned it.
The Pentagon’s fiber future: How DoD networks race to meet new demands
[Sponsored] Outdated networks are colliding with the rise of AI and cloud, pushing the Pentagon to more secure low-latency transport.
$500m in assets seized from mysterious crypto scam billionaire
Both the US and UK governments have also imposed joint sanctions against Mr Zhi, his associates, and his company