Politics

Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denies allegations he sent drones into North Korea to create a pretext for martial law, citing a phone call with Donald Trump as part of his defense.

Over a decade after Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished, a new search is set to begin. We analyze the leading theories—from pilot suicide to a catastrophic accident—on what happened to the Boeing 777.

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to hold ceasefire talks on December 24 after an ASEAN-led meeting, following border clashes that killed over 40 people. However, deep mistrust and conflicting claims over landmines threaten the prospects for lasting peace.

An analysis of Southeast Asia's 2025 economy, shaped by Trump tariffs and rising state capitalism. As the U.S. becomes more unpredictable, nations like Vietnam and Thailand show diverging paths.

Nearly five years after its coup, Myanmar's military is holding an election. Driven by Chinese pressure and a battlefield turnaround, the vote is designed not to restore democracy but to consolidate military rule under a civilian guise.

As Japan's government prepares a record ¥122 trillion budget to tackle domestic issues, its global GDP per capita ranking falls to 24th, largely due to a weak yen. An analysis of Japan's economic crossroads.

South Korea's ruling party floor leader, Rep. Kim Byung-ki, has apologized after a report revealed he accepted free hotel accommodation from Korean Air while overseeing its merger.

Veteran GOP strategist Marc Short discusses the Republican Party's current state and emerging leaders in an NPR interview, offering clues to its future direction ahead of the 2026 and 2028 elections.

South Korea's government has announced a comprehensive strategy to boost annual food exports to $21 billion by 2030, leveraging the global popularity of K-culture. The plan includes targeted product strategies, educational initiatives, and cultural integration.

A US-brokered peace deal for the Democratic Republic of Congo collapsed within weeks as M23 rebels seized a strategic city, crushing hopes and raising fears of a wider regional conflict.

Violence flared in the occupied West Bank after Israeli settlers clashed with Palestinian residents, leading to multiple injuries and property damage amid rising regional tensions.

Deadly clashes have erupted in Aleppo between the Syrian army and Kurdish-led SDF forces, threatening to open a new front in the Syrian civil war. Explore the background, geopolitical stakes, and risk of escalation.