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While the U.S. still holds considerable advantages gained through its earlier lunar explorations, China’s planned mission could provide it with a crucial edge.

The budget was passed almost 9 months late, amid growing concern that defense spending was being held up – especially funding for drones. 

"This is a region that is arguably now the largest epicenter of synthetic drug production in the world," says the UNDOC deputy director.

What began as an energy policy to reduce crude imports has travelled through the agricultural supply chain and ended up on the dinner table.

At the recent special representatives talks in Beijing, the two sides agreed to work on identifying less contentious sections of their disputed border.

All four mainland Southeast Asian states have now extended an official invitation to the general-turned-president since his inauguration in April.

Super Garuda Shield 2026 will involve more than 4,700 troops from 13 nations, and observers from a further eight others.

Recent developments suggest that the two middle-powers are on the cusp of an important diplomatic upgrade.

Survivors and experts say that instant word-of-mouth warnings may have saved hundreds of lives on August 26.

Absences from this year's Leaders' Meeting are raising questions about the group's solidarity amid growing China-U.S. competition.

The disaster exposed a stark contrast: open reporting is emerging from Nepal, while information from Tibet remains almost entirely dependent on China’s tightly controlled state media.

Micronesian governments are elevating unilateral hedging efforts in forums like the MIF, in pursuit of a unified risk-management strategy and regional identity.

Kazakhstan’s new unicameral parliament voted in favor of appointing the leader of the Adilet party, a close confidant of President Tokayev, as its first chairman.

The significance of the 2+2 is the growing web of cooperation between Canberra and Jakarta. 

The historical figure has been invoked to advance different symbolic ends as Beijing’s goals and capabilities change.

As Colombo's luxury towers rise, the laws and institutions meant to oversee them lag far behind. Financial history shows that rarely ends well.

COVID, global warming, conspiracy theorists, natural disasters, financial collapses – and a sham social media ban. It’s no wonder young Australians are glum.

The SCO faces an uncertain future. Its key members fear each other at least as much as they need each other. 

Tokyo is building a force around AI, unmanned systems, a high-low weapons mix, and greater staying power.

An inter-governmental agreement to develop and incorporate integrated full electric propulsion for the Indian Navy’s four landing platform docks is underway.