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Despite the growing momentum in relations between Poland and India, policy differences exist over Russia. 

The Mbappe incident stands out because of the entirely apolitical context of his alleged offense and the strikingly disproportionate response from China

Why has the global index provider threatened such a drastic downgrade threat, and is the punishment proportionate to the offense?

The U.S. Treasury Department says that actors linked to Prince Group targeted victims across with world via "sophisticated cyber-enabled fraud schemes."

Driven by lessons from the 2025 border clashes, the RTAF is organizing, training, and equipping a more capable and flexible force.

The country's economy is growing rapidly, but its “take it slow” approach to LGBTQ+ rights risks creating a prosperous but intolerant society.

On Tuesday, authorities announced the arrest of three senior police officers for illegally wiretapping the phones of President Prabowo Subianto and other politicians.

Violent clashes between rival parties, within their own ranks, and around elections have persisted through successive governments.

The Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing annex, currently under negotiation, has profound implications for dependency and health sovereignty in South and Southeast Asia.

As Belt and Road repayments come due and multilateral lenders step in, Asian borrowers must decide whether the new creditor landscape becomes a source of leverage or simply a new form of dependence.

The incidents around the Naf River pose an unforeseen threat to Bangladeshi security, one that can't be solved by introducing more warships. 

Tokyo seeks to boost production capacity for military emergencies and expand defense exports amid growing regional threats.

While President Trump angles for a meeting, the FBI and State Department signal business as usual.

Emomali is chair of Tajikistan’s National Assembly, the appointed mayor of Dushanbe, and, oh yes, son of President Emomali Rahmon.

Most Chinese analysts don’t expect a sea change in U.S. foreign policy, but there are some implications for China to consider.

Empty seats and back-row observers at the Communist Party’s latest plenum hint at how Xi will remake the elite in 2027.

For Bangladesh, closer ties with Japan mean another source of funding and technology for its industries, as well as more support for maritime patrols.

Bangladesh has swapped one form of political exclusion for another. Now its garment workers are paying the price.

Where does North Korea’s involvement in the war stand today – and where might it be headed?