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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese pose for a picture in the stands at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on July 10. Photo: Reuters
Diplomacy

How India’s ‘practical’ alliances could reshape Indo-Pacific security

New Delhi’s ‘proactive new playbook’ aims to fill the vacuum left by fluctuating US commitments in the region, analysts say.

The Philippines

‘Something beyond science’: Philippine school for exorcists draws Asia’s priests

Narendra Modi

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised after 21-day hunger strike over exam leaks

Accidents and disasters in China

Why the atmosphere could become the next geopolitical battleground

There is growing disquiet in several nations about how weather-manipulation tools are used in cross-border rivalries.

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The sky is emerging as a new arena of strategic competition as nations move beyond simply forecasting the weather towards actively shaping it. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Space

India launches first private orbital rocket as space start-ups expand

Skyroot Technologies’ Vikram-1 rocket is about as tall as a seven-storey building and capable of carrying up to 350kg.

Energy

Asia’s AI boom has a dirty secret: the coal that powers it

In the rush to build the digital future, regional tech hubs are digging up the past.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ plan to fortify coastal defences: deterrence or target?

The plan to establish coastal defence assets in Palawan is unlikely to close the country’s military gap with China, analysts say.

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Oyster Bay naval facility in Palawan province, the Philippines. Photo: AFP
Religion

1 dead, nearly 100 injured in crush at India chariot festival

Tens of thousands had gathered in the town of Puri for one of the world’s oldest and largest religious processions.

Narendra Modi

Driver claims India’s eco-friendly fuel damaged his car. Court agrees

The first-of-its-kind ruling could embolden others who believe the ethanol-blended fuel has caused problems with their cars to seek redress.

Food and Drinks

Meet the Chinese-Indonesian baker transforming Mumbai’s bread scene

Shannen Alexandra talks about overcoming injury to bake for Mumbai-based Mag St. Bread Co. and how her breads and pastries honour her past.

Chinese-Indonesian chef Shannen Alexandra is the head baker for Mag St. Bread Co. in Mumbai, India. She talks about her culinary journey, how her heritage inspires her pastries, and developing breads using Indian grains. Photo: Shannen Alexandra
China manufacturing

The next rare earths? Why US fears another Chinese manufacturing advantage

China’s production of drug inputs has boomed in recent years, increasing market share and prompting fears of weaponisation in Washington.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
China-India relations

Chinese in the driver’s seat? India-China reset hits bump on New Delhi streets

Indian government pulls the plug on Chinese battery apps after e-rickshaws are stopped in their tracks, sparking national debate.

Vietnam

Vietnam jeweller rattled after India-Hong Kong diamond-smuggling ring bust

Analysts say PNJ faces ‘significant’ reputational risk from the case involving the former director of its gem certification subsidiary.

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Middle East

Delhi summons Iranian diplomat after Indian sailor killed in Strait of Hormuz

Thirty Indians were among the 46 crew members in the two vessels hit by an Iranian overnight attack.

A ship sails near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan on Sunday. Photo: AFPTV
US, Israel war on Iran

Trump’s 20% Hormuz toll jolts markets as Asia adapts to oil shock

Alternative trade routes and an AI tech boom are helping the region cushion the blow of a threatened maritime tariff.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he leaves a Nato press conference in Ankara, Turkey, on July 8. Photo: EPA
Malaysia

Mark Wahlberg savours Penang’s charm as Malaysians floored by star’s humility

The actor’s Penang visit for ‘The Big Fix’ filming also showcased Malaysia’s appeal for global productions.

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Australia

Can Australian uranium fuel India’s nuclear future without sparking arms race?

A new deal gives Delhi access to the world’s largest known uranium reserves for ‘peaceful’ use, advancing its nuclear energy goals.

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ICBMs

Opinion | China’s missile test is a signal. How non-nuclear states respond matters

The reactions to Beijing’s ‘routine’ exercise put into focus a nuclear order that is rapidly fluctuating from Tehran to Tokyo.

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US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran exchange fire again as UAE tankers attacked in Hormuz

Iran’s Guards target US facilities in the region after Trump says US will be ‘guardian’ of the Strait of Hormuz, for a toll.

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US-China trade war

US tariff probe unlikely to derail autumn Xi-Trump meeting: analysts

Experts say both sides remain focused on trade negotiations and new tariff-free mechanisms despite fresh investigations.

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European Union

EU eyes social media curbs for children

Australia, Britain, China, India and the United States have already imposed a social media ban or are ‌considering ‌one.

A teenager looks at her smartphone in Brussels. The EU is considering ​a tiered approach, with under-13s only allowed to use social media for limited periods under the supervision of parents, carers and teachers. Photo: AFP
Myanmar

Myanmar edges out of isolation as Asean steps up engagement

Bangkok talks spark warnings that Southeast Asian diplomats are legitimising a military regime still waging a bloody war on its own people.

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and his Myanmar counterpart U Tin Maung Swe attend talks on Saturday, a day before an informal meeting with Asean foreign ministers in Bangkok. Photo: Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs/AFP
Trade

UK deal to serve as testing ground for India’s Western trade ambitions

The pact will be a ‘practical blueprint’ for resolving issues such as tariffs, services and regulatory cooperation, analysts say.

US, Israel war on Iran

US and Iran trade more attacks as battle over Hormuz intensifies

Weekend exchanges in the Middle East threaten to collapse a fragile interim deal aimed at ending the war.

China-India relations

As China-India diplomats shake hands, it’s no holds barred on social media. Why?

As economic and travel links recover, digital battles threaten to undermine official efforts to repair ties six years after deadly clashes.

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Business representatives from India buy official licensed merchandise relating to the 2026 Fifa World Cup at a store in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, in June. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
New Zealand

New Zealand-India trade, defence pact celebrated despite criticism

Anti-immigration members of Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s coalition and anti-Modi members of the Indian diaspora opposed the deal.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) and New Zealand’s Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Saturday. Photo: AFP
Cambodia

He watched a tiger drag his relative away. Now Cambodia is bringing them back

While residents worry for their safety, biologists warn the imported animals will simply starve in forests stripped of prey.

Defence

Running on empty? Why India is struggling to plug its fighter fleet gaps

Analysts say a large defence budget will not ‘automatically’ resolve combat aircraft gaps that are affecting India’s overall air power.

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