Chikungunya is transmitted by mosquitoes and usually causes mild symptoms, but severe joint pain can persist for months. There is no specific treatment, though vaccines exist for travelers. The outbreak has led to measures …
Since the policy’s launch a decade ago, China’s industrial upgrade has widened to boost economic security and self-reliance. By Andreas Mischer The success of China’s “Made in China 2025” initiative cannot be judged simply by …
Even if confirmed, it is hard to draw conclusions about what it means for the future trajectory of U.S.-Southeast Asia relations. by Sebastian Strangio U.S. President Donald Trump is set to attend the …
Ethan M. EncarnacionAugust 1, 2025 Less than a minute Filipino engineers from Mindanao State University are developing a prototype of an unconventional naval platform: a “kamikaze drone” designed to look like a civilian boat. A concept …
Independence party walks away from French deal on New Caledonia The main pro-independence party in New Caledonia has rejected a French government plan for the future of the Pacific territory, calling for fresh talks …
Military vehicles are seen on the road, after the leaders of Cambodia and Thailand agreed to a ceasefire on Monday, in a bid to bring an end to their deadliest conflict in more than …
Both Jakarta and Hanoi seek to preserve strategic autonomy while navigating an increasingly polarized international environment. BRICS may offer a third path. By Isti Marta Sukma Credit: Flickr / bricsbrasil The resurgence of great power competition …
DeepSeek’s rise shows how Beijing is using free AI to outmanoeuvre the West. Head of Communications, Grafilab By Yik Wai Chee The release of DeepSeek’s R1 – China’s powerful new open-source AI model – …
Yoon Suk-yeol attempted to impose martial law on South Korea in December before being impeached. A South Korean court has issued an arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk-yeol over his attempt to impose …
By Johm Leicester China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India and Pakistan’s clashes in May, French military and intelligence officials have …