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Desperate for fuel, US allies in Asia are turning to its adversaries instead
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Nepal’s former leader arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests
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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
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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
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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
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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…
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