Survivors of a 2024 massacre in Myanmar's Rakhine State have recounted the torture and execution of at least 70 men by the military. The incident occurred in the village of Byain Phyu, where soldiers surrounded the village and herded men to a location where they were tortured and killed.
Survivors of a 2024 massacre in Myanmar's Rakhine State have recounted the torture and execution of at least 70 men by the military. The incident occurred in the village of Byain Phyu, where soldiers surrounded the village and herded men to a location where they were tortured and killed.
A recent UN report has raised concerns about al-Qaida's efforts to establish cells in Bangladesh, sparking a media frenzy and increased police vigilance.
South Korea faces a growing nuclear threat from North Korea and a decreasing reliability of the United States as a security guarantor, leading to a debate on acquiring nuclear weapons.
Cambodia's ruling families have leveraged a crackdown on online scams to boost their military might, seize billions of dollars' worth of real estate, and consolidate authoritarian control.
The Indian Air Force's recent Exercise Rotor Clap III highlights efforts to counter drone threats, with potential implications for Pakistan. The drill, part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, tested helicopter-based interdiction of low-flying drones, signaling a shift in India's air defense strategy. Pakistan may need to adapt its tactics in response.
A recent UN report has raised concerns about al-Qaida's efforts to establish cells in Bangladesh, sparking a media frenzy and increased police vigilance.
South Korea faces a growing nuclear threat from North Korea and a decreasing reliability of the United States as a security guarantor, leading to a debate on acquiring nuclear weapons.
Cambodia's ruling families have leveraged a crackdown on online scams to boost their military might, seize billions of dollars' worth of real estate, and consolidate authoritarian control.
The Indian Air Force's recent Exercise Rotor Clap III highlights efforts to counter drone threats, with potential implications for Pakistan. The drill, part of Mission Sudarshan Chakra, tested helicopter-based interdiction of low-flying drones, signaling a shift in India's air defense strategy. Pakistan may need to adapt its tactics in response.
Despite North Korea's strengthened position, Kim Jong Un may have strategic reasons to meet with former U.S. President Donald Trump again, including nuclear recognition, security reductions, and diplomatic leverage.
A new generation of male matchmaking influencers has taken over the online matchmaking scene in China, offering a colder perspective on marriage and the marriage market.
Kyrgyzstan has ordered the liquidation of 19 additional companies as part of its efforts to address Western concerns over sanctions evasion linked to Russia. The move follows EU pressure and earlier actions, including the closure of 50 firms and banking restrictions on over 130 companies.
Tajikistan and Iran have reportedly finalized a long-term agreement for the export of Iranian oil to energy-starved Tajikistan, as the country seeks alternative suppliers and routes amid increased pressure on global energy markets.
Taiwan's urban resilience drills are becoming a core part of its deterrence strategy, focusing on preserving critical functions and institutions in the face of China's coercive efforts.
India's rapidly expanding road infrastructure has been touted as one of the great success stories of the Narendra Modi era. However, the country's newly built expressways and national highways have developed cracks, potholes, and structural failures soon after opening, raising serious questions about construction quality, supervision, and accountability.
US President Donald Trump's order to reduce the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise has raised concerns about the readiness of the South Korea-US alliance.
As militaries around the world adopt artificial intelligence (AI) systems, the question of interoperability between different AI systems has become a pressing concern. The US, Japan, and South Korea are taking different approaches to integrating AI systems, with the US focusing on strengthening AI-driven interoperability within its Indo-Pacific alliances.
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