By Ali Harb Washington, DC – The United States government has acknowledged its use of Canary Mission — a shadowy pro-Israel website — to identify pro-Palestine students for deportation, sparking anger and concern by rights advocates. Activists have long suspected that the administration of US President Donald Trump is gathering information from the Canary Mission […]
Read MoreBy Stephen M. Bland In a major step toward deepening regional engagement, Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Murat Nurtleu arrived in Kabul this week, signaling a continuing shift towards pragmatic engagement in Astana’s policy towards Afghanistan. The visit resulted in significant diplomatic and economic developments, including the signing of a $500 million agreement on the Herat-Torghundi railway. […]
Read MoreBy Julian Ryall Tokyo has expressed “serious concerns” to Beijing after a Chinese fighter jet came close to a Japanese aircraft operating in international airspace over the East China Sea on two occasions this week, with analysts suggesting that a pattern is emerging of China being increasingly willing to challenge Japan at sea and in […]
Read MoreBy Sam Beltran The move by US President Donald Trump to impose a higher-than-expected tariff on the Philippines signals his unwavering determination to pressure Washington’s trade partners to do their part in reducing the US deficit in tandem with its intensifying rivalry with China, according to analysts. Trump announced on Wednesday that the tariff on […]
Read MoreUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio is wrapping his up his second and final day at a Southeast Asian security conference with a high-stakes meeting with his Chinese counterpart as tensions grow between Washington and Beijing over issues from trade to security and China’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine. After discussions with regional countries […]
Read MoreIsrael will strike Iran again if it is threatened by Tehran, Defence Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday. “Israel’s long arm will reach you in Tehran, Tabriz, Isfahan, and anywhere you try to threaten or harm Israel. There is no place to hide”, Katz said at an air force graduation ceremony, according to a statement […]
Read MoreBy Jean Iau Remarks by a US senator labelling Singapore as a key place for “fighting against” major rival China have offered a revealing glimpse into how some American politicians view the city state, amid Washington’s regional power struggle with Beijing. The comments came to light after clips of a Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday […]
Read MoreBy Hadi Azmi and Joseph Sipalan Southeast Asian leaders have called on the Myanmar junta to refrain from holding elections until it satisfies a “wish list” for peace by the country’s stakeholders, as the Asean bloc wraps up a meeting of foreign ministers. In closing remarks on Friday, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations outlined […]
Read MoreBy Alex Kozul-Wright United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will raise import tariffs on most Canadian goods to 35 percent, even though Canada has agreed to rescind its planned digital services tax as the US demanded. This comes as Trump sends “tariff letters” to a host of countries this week, notifying them […]
Read MoreBy Reyad Hossain Just over a two-hour flight from Dhaka, Kunming, in China’s Yunnan province, is gradually gaining popularity among Bangladeshis for its advanced and high-quality medical services. Patients, especially those suffering from cancer, cardiac issues and neurological conditions, are increasingly considering China as an alternative to India, Thailand and Singapore. Among Chinese cities, Kunming […]
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