Asia
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
World
April 11, 2026
Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
The US has negotiated a fragile ceasefire that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but Asian allies that depend on…
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
World
April 9, 2026
North Korea says its latest tests included missiles armed with cluster-bomb warheads
Seoul, South Korea AP — North Korea on Thursday said its testing spree this week involved various new weapons systems, including…
A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data
World
April 8, 2026
A hacker has allegedly breached one of China’s supercomputers and is attempting to sell a trove of stolen data
A hacker has allegedly stolen a massive trove of sensitive data – including highly classified defense documents and missile schematics…
US weapons or China’s friendship? Trump’s Iran war volatility reignites debate for Taiwan
World
April 7, 2026
US weapons or China’s friendship? Trump’s Iran war volatility reignites debate for Taiwan
Taipei — Over Taiwan’s Qingming holiday weekend, as families cleaned ancestral graves and crowded around dinner tables, a familiar debate has…
As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
World
April 6, 2026
As Taiwan steels its defenses against China, some are hatching escape plans
Taipei, Taiwan — In the face of growing Chinese military aggression, Taiwan has increased defense spending, extended mandatory conscription and revamped…
North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
World
April 1, 2026
North Korean hackers bug software used by thousands of US companies in potential crypto heist attempt
Suspected North Korean hackers have bugged a software package that has been used by thousands of US companies in a…
Nepal’s former leader arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests
World
March 28, 2026
Nepal’s former leader arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests
Reuters — Nepal’s former prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was arrested on Saturday as police investigate whether he was negligent in…
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
World
March 26, 2026
Asia embraces energy austerity as dire fuel shortages force Philippines to declare national emergency
As the war with Iran drags on, energy-starved nations in Asia –– including close US allies –– are resorting to…
Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout
Business
March 26, 2026
Egypt moves to double currency swap with China amid regional war fallout
As military tensions continue to reshape the Middle East, Egypt is moving to solidify its financial defenses through deeper strategic…
Kim Jong Un uses Iran war to justify North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
World
March 25, 2026
Kim Jong Un uses Iran war to justify North Korea’s decision to keep its nuclear weapons
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un has said the United States’ war with Iran proves his country made the right decision…