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Bangladesh
Why Bangladesh’s new PM is visiting Malaysia and China before India
Analysts view the decision to prioritise Kuala Lumpur and Beijing as practical rather than a direct snub of New Delhi.
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Donald Trump
G7 summit offers Trump, India’s Modi chance to reset ties after US strikes
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US, Israel war on Iran
Indians grieve and demand action after US strike kills sailors
13 Jun 2026 - 7:38AM
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US-China relations
In the age of AI sovereignty anxiety, could China be a safe bet for middle powers?
The choice will be between US and Chinese tech, and Chinese products should be indispensable to markets like the EU, academic says.
12 Jun 2026 - 5:55PM
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh, India pledge closer border cooperation amid migration row
Dhaka has accused Indian authorities of attempting to force migrants across the border without due process.
12 Jun 2026 - 3:33PM
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China-India relations
Why India’s new envoy to China is visiting Tibet soon after taking up the job
While there are signs of improving ties, both nations have accelerated infrastructure construction near their border.
12 Jun 2026 - 3:35PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
India summons US diplomat again in rare display of anger over sailors’ killings
US military says the tanker ignored repeated warnings before being disabled for violating the Iran blockade.
12 Jun 2026 - 10:58PM
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US-India relations
3 Indian sailors dead after US attacks commercial vessel off Oman
New Delhi summoned a top US diplomat after the strike on MT Settebello to lodge ‘a strong protest’.
11 Jun 2026 - 9:52PM
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Banking & finance
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AIIB chief Zou Jiayi on financing Asia’s green transition
President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on how it bridges differences to build a more sustainable, climate-resilient world.
11 Jun 2026 - 3:58PM
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Education
India calls in air force to ensure exam papers secured after protests
The government will deploy the Indian Air Force for the first time ever to transport question papers for the entrance exam retest on June 21.
11 Jun 2026 - 10:59AM
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Banking & finance
New York leads, but Asia-Pacific’s financial hubs are on the rise
The centre of gravity is shifting east in the financial services world, but New York remains the global benchmark, says Colliers report.
10 Jun 2026 - 7:31PM
Mainland China
India’s military revamp to counter China and Pakistan gathers pace
The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands would unite the army, navy and air force in India’s biggest military shake-up since independence.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:05PM
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Singapore
Singapore’s ban on anti-Indian posts exposes threat of race ‘weaponisation’
The posts from a China-based platform have sought to tap into unease on unemployment and ‘play on existing prejudices’, an analyst says.
10 Jun 2026 - 5:36PM
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World Gold Council
Gold smugglers ‘make a killing’ in India as grey market outshines tariffs
Illegal gold imports could exceed 100 tonnes this year, threatening US$2.65 billion in government revenue.
10 Jun 2026 - 9:00AM
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Diplomacy
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As the Quad loses its anchor, China has a chance to act
As the relevance of anti-China groupings such as the Quad and Aukus fades, Beijing and its neighbours have more room for dialogue.
9 Jun 2026 - 7:30PM
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Donald Trump
Trump’s forced-labour tariffs put Southeast Asia in the firing line
Washington’s proposed tariffs of 10 per cent to 12.5 per cent could push regional countries to accelerate economic integration.
9 Jun 2026 - 4:58PM
SCMP Highlights
India’s rise in critical minerals; ‘involution’ and Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights
From RedNote’s advice on ‘involution’ to a refugee’s journey to Malaysia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
9 Jun 2026 - 3:15PM
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China's military weapons
China’s nuclear stockpile growing as disarmament era ends: SIPRI
Swedish think-tank says Beijing now has 620 nuclear warheads and may be increasing deployment as New Start’s expiry ends arms control era.
8 Jun 2026 - 6:01AM
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Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
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As Asia’s strategic landscape evolves, what is the Quad’s purpose?
Countries like India can’t afford to let ties with China be defined by a grouping focused on reacting to one power and lacking a broader positive vision.
8 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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China-India relations
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Thaw in China-India ties is real, but don’t call it reconciliation
Beijing and New Delhi are slowly rebuilding relations, but deep-seated mistrust and geopolitical rivalry will constrain rapprochement.
7 Jun 2026 - 9:30AM
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United States
Editorial
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US tariff threat over forced labour looks like old wine in a new bottle
With the latest escalation in Trump’s forever tariff war, Washington is alienating allies and adversaries alike.
7 Jun 2026 - 6:45AM
Singapore
Singapore orders social media platforms to block anti-Indian posts
Investigations reveal that the divisive posts likely originated from a China-based platform, minister says.
6 Jun 2026 - 4:15PM
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Narendra Modi
Hundreds join protest led by India’s viral ‘cockroach’ youth movement
The mock political party with over 22 million Instagram followers is the largest online expression of dissent against Narendra Modi.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:26PM
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue
Past failures haunt the Quad’s US$20 billion critical minerals push
The initiative aims to break China’s near-monopoly, but private-sector caution and a history of unfulfilled pledges stand in the way.
6 Jun 2026 - 1:00PM
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India-Pakistan tensions
Letters
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Reforms are a band-aid solution to water woes of downstream countries
Readers discuss the necessity of enforceable laws for rivers, Hong Kong’s pivot to Central Asia, and Chinese tourists’ safety fears.
6 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
Diplomacy
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Trump is turning allies and partners into friends of China
Dealing with Beijing offers countries such as Canada and India more leverage with the US in addition to economic benefits.
5 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Diplomacy
Quad’s proposed port project in Fiji risks being ‘another empty promise’
Analysts warn that a lack of commitment by the four-member bloc on the project could open the door for China to expand its economic clout.
5 Jun 2026 - 5:58PM
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China-EU relations
European CEOs more optimistic about business in India than in China
34 per cent expect business conditions in China to improve by end of decade, while 63 per cent have positive expectations for India.
5 Jun 2026 - 4:00PM
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