Politics

A Munich Security Conference report reveals shifting threat perceptions, with the US appearing more threatening to Western allies while China's image improves, despite regional security concerns in the Indo-Pacific.

Thailand's anti-corruption body charges 44 former Move Forward Party lawmakers over royal defamation law reform attempt. Supreme Court ruling could end their political careers permanently.

Pop star Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman after his name appears in Epstein files, sparking industry accountability debate.

Shanghai's government-backed semiconductor fund expanded 11-fold to $800M amid US sanctions. Is this China's path to tech independence or a sign of growing isolation?

Japan's Nikkei index reached a record high for the second consecutive day following the LDP's landslide victory and PM Takaichi's promise of aggressive fiscal policies.

South Korea's investigation reveals Coupang's data breach affected 33.6 million accounts, not 3,000 as initially claimed. A case study in corporate transparency and digital trust.

Australia and Indonesia signed a new security treaty after 27 years. While not a mutual defense pact, it signals evolving regional security cooperation amid China's rise.

A French government agency proposed 30% tariffs on all Chinese goods, but the finance minister urged a targeted approach. What's driving this internal divide?

China State Shipbuilding Corporation showcased the SDV-01 underwater delivery vehicle at the Middle East's largest defense exhibition, designed for special operations in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.

Beijing pledges backing for pro-unification groups in Taiwan while threatening separatists. As cross-strait tensions escalate, what does this mean for regional stability?

South Korean government probe reveals Coupang's data breach affected 33.6 million accounts, not 3,000 as initially claimed, exposing massive transparency issues.

Filipino and Indonesian young men are increasingly joining Russian forces in Ukraine, blurring the line between voluntary enlistment and human trafficking.