Asia
Explosion kills 55 people in Myanmar, wounds dozens, source unknown
The TNLA said on Sunday it had been storing the explosives that detonated "for use in mining operations."
Pentagon chief sounds 'alarm' over China's buildup, urges allies to boost defense spending
The culture of chance: How digital gaming visuals transformed the way southeast Asia plays
Silk Road Virtual Museum opens first Israel exhibit, displays ancient textiles found in Arava
From Europe to Asia: Israel’s 'Super-Sparta' vision finds a new ally in India - opinion
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit cements Israel’s shift from European reliance to a strategic, Asia-focused alliance.
South Korea protests Japan’s Takeshima Day event over disputed islands
In a statement, the foreign ministry said it strongly objected to the Takeshima Day event held by Japan's Shimane prefecture and to the attendance of a senior Japanese government official.
India AI Impact Summit 2026: Shaping a human-centric future for AI - opinion
India’s diversity, democracy, and demographic dynamism provide the right atmosphere for inclusive innovation. Solutions that succeed in India can serve humanity everywhere, the writer says.
The old world order is dead: Israel must prepare for what comes next - opinion
As global rivalry intensifies and the post–Cold War order fades, Israel must navigate a dangerous and tricky new era shaped by antisemitism and regional threats.
The self-deceiving political manipulation of Taiwan’s DPP must end - opinion
China reaffirms the one-China principle, highlights cross-strait ties, and stresses the need for peaceful reunification.
Israel, Taiwan, and global diplomacy in the Year of the Fire Horse - opinion
A month where diplomacy, conflict, and culture reveal how power now blends identity and symbolism.
Arkia announces new Summer 2026 flights to Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, Vilnius
Airline says it will fly to about 40 destinations, adding Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, and Vilnius, while debuting a 12-seat premium cabin on the Paris route.
Myanmar’s collapse: The crisis Israel can’t escape - opinion
Critics conveniently inflate Israel's role, turning it into a symbolic villain in a narrative that ignores the real drivers of violence: the generals, the local conflicts, and the regional giants.
Why Israel’s future is being decided in the Indo-Pacific - opinion
The question is not whether this arena will affect Israel’s future; it already does. The question is whether global pro-Israel philanthropy will engage it with the seriousness it demands.
China’s disappearing elite: The high-stakes gamble behind Xi’s crackdown - analysis
Empty seats define President Xi’s rule, as China’s political elite faces a relentless purge.
