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China Slams Philippine Scrutiny of Education Links as Tensions Deepen
China has sharply criticized the Philippines after Manila raised concerns over the influence of Chinese state linked institutions in its education sector, describing the...
Can ASEAN’s Re Engagement With Myanmar Revive Peace or Legitimize Military Rule?
Thailand has called for a more flexible approach to engaging with Myanmar, signalling a potential shift in ASEAN's strategy toward one of its most...
Hamas’s Disarmament Dare: The New Limits of American Dealmaking
Central Claim
The US-brokered deal for Hamas to disarm and Israeli forces to withdraw from Gaza is less an agreement than a diplomatic dare: each...
Iran Denies US Talks as Trump Again Pulls Back from Military Action
Iran on Monday denied that any negotiations were taking place with the United States, directly contradicting U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that talks were...
Why the Iran War Is Creating an Oil Refining Boom That Won’t Last?
The Iran war has transformed one of the energy industry's least celebrated businesses into one of its most profitable. Refining margins have surged to...
Taiwan Deepens US Military Cooperation Amid China Pressure
Taiwan has signaled that its military cooperation with the United States is stronger than widely understood, as Taipei continues to deepen defense coordination with...
Will Hamas Disarm Before Israel Meets Its Gaza Commitments?
Hamas says implementation of the newly announced U.S.-brokered Gaza peace framework will depend on Israel first fulfilling commitments made under a previous agreement reached...
Why Is China Patrolling East of Taiwan?
China's latest coast guard patrols east of Taiwan mark another step in Beijing's long-term strategy to reshape the security environment around the island without...
What Is AI Model Distillation and Why Is It Becoming a US-China Flashpoint?
AI Training Technique Sparks New Tech Rivalry
Model distillation, a widely used artificial intelligence training technique, has emerged as a new point of tension in...
Russia Says Overnight Strikes Hit Ukrainian Military Factories and Black Sea Cargo Ships
Russia said its armed forces launched extensive overnight strikes across Ukraine on Thursday, targeting military production facilities in Kyiv, Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Kryvyi Rih, and...