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  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Sheikh Khalifa rewards UAE Olympic footballers

    Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, President of the UAE, yesterday awarded Dh500,000 "in appreciation" to each player on the UAE football team, which qualified to play in the London 2012 Summer Olympics, according to WAM, the government news agency. …

    Source: The National News - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Donations to the Cambodian Red Cross linked to online scam centres

    The charity, which has had a long and close connection with the Cambodian government, has received millions of dollars from entrepreneurs linked to online scam centres in Southeast Asia, some of whom sanctioned by Western governments. In the meantime, …

    Source: PIME AsiaNews - Right-wing
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Why Trump's 'Leave It To Modi' Remark Complicates China's Plans To Control Debt-Trapped Bangladesh

    Last Updated:February 17, 2025, 14:12 IST China’s agitation stems from its huge stakes in Bangladesh which, top Indian government sources said, are part of its broader South Asian strategy Sources said China aims to balance India’s dominance in South Asia …

    Source: News18 - Center-right
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Banning the Awami League: Controversies, Criticism, and Implications for Democracy in Bangladesh

    In the ever-turbulent political landscape of Bangladesh, the Awami League (AL), once revered as a symbol of independence and a steadfast guardian of democratic ideals, now finds itself at the center of intense scrutiny and growing demands for its …

    Source: South Asia Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Indian Subversive Activities Across the Border

    ‘ Tensions between India and Pakistan have long shaped South Asia’s geopolitical landscape, but recent revelations about India’s covert activities along the Line of Control (LoC) signal a dangerous shift. Reports indicate a sustained campaign of …

    Source: South Asia Journal - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 13, 2025

    Glimpses of the CADTM South Asia meeting in Colombo, Sri Lanka, from 29 January to 2 February 2025

     Wednesday, January 29: Why should we audit debt? What is illegitimate and odious debt Odious Debt According to the doctrine, for a debt to be odious it must meet two conditions: 1) It must have been contracted against the interests of the Nation, or …

    Source: CADTM - Left-wing
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Hamas, PIJ slam Israel’s ‘barbaric’ raid on Palestinians at Ofer Prison

    Asia Pacific Report Two Palestinian resistance groups have condemned “the brutal assault” on prisoners at Ofer Prison, saying it was “barbaric criminal behaviour that reflects the fascist and terrorist nature of” Israel. In the joint statement, Hamas and …

    Source: Asia Pacific Report - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 12, 2025

    Religious Freedom is Curbed in Central Asia – But You Won’t See It in International News 

    For journalists around the globe reporting on the suppression of religious freedom in countries of Central Asia remains a struggle. From The Conversation. Freedom of worship is tenuous around the globe. The Pew Research Center’s latest annual report found …

    Source: Transitions - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    What is holding up the implementation of the Teesta River Project?

    Protests are taking place in Bangladesh over a water-sharing dispute with India. A decades-old dispute between India and Bangladesh revolves around the distribution of the waters of the transboundary Teesta River. Bangladesh wants a larger share than it …

    Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
  • Published on Feb 14, 2025

    Australian projects tackling climate change and poverty in Indo-Pacific ‘in limbo’ after Trump halts USAid

    Donald Trump’s “chaotic” freeze of foreign aid has left Australian government-funded projects in limbo, putting climate change, health and education initiatives across Asia and the Pacific at risk, experts say. The Trump administration, with the help of …

    Source: The Guardian - Center-left
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Taoiseach meets Chinese foreign minister in Dublin

    The Taoiseach and Tánaiste have welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Dublin. The senior figures discussed EU-China relations, trade, human rights, and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Tánaiste Simon Harris …

    Source: Breaking News from Ireland - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Irish premier meets Chinese foreign minister in Dublin

    Ireland’s premier and deputy premier have welcomed Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Dublin. The senior figures discussed EU-China relations, trade, human rights and the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. Taoiseach Micheal Martin and Tanaiste …

    Source: Longford Leader - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    These 21 Empires Changed the World

    Politics Public Domain / Wikimedia Commons An empire is more than just a powerful ruler or country. It’s a collection of many countries or territories, often with different laws, governments, cultures, and populations, but all under the control of a …

    Source: 24/7 Wall St. - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Shifting Power Equations in the South Caucasus

    Charter on Strategic Partnership Between Armenia and the United States By Arsen Nazarian On January 14, 2025, a few days before the end of the Democrats’ tenure and the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump, Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat …

    Source: The California Courier - Center-right
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    How the CCP Co-opted an Ancient Buddhist Monk

    Kumarajiva, a fourth-century monk and scholar responsible for translating Buddhist texts into Chinese, is venerated by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for developing Mahayana Buddhism in China. He is held up as a historical figure to in pursuit of …

    Source: The Diplomat - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    How humanitarian aid keeps Hamas in power

      The cynical ceremony Hamas staged for the Israeli hostages will be remembered primarily for the appearance of the three released captives. They stood there, gaunt and weak, facing a hate-filled crowd, unwillingly playing roles in a performance …

    Source: Israel Hayom - Right-wing
  • Published on Feb 13, 2025

    How Trump’s Foreign Policy May Hurt US Interests in Southeast Asia  

    Donald Trump’s neglect of Southeast Asia, coupled with controversial foreign policy decisions like his Gaza proposal and the abolishment of USAID, is eroding US credibility and trust in the region. As ASEAN states seek alternative partnerships with middle …

    Source: Australian Institute of International Affairs - Label Pending
  • Published on Feb 13, 2025

    29 Philippine companies rank among TIME’s best in Asia-Pacific for 2025

    February 13, 2025 | 6:18pm MANILA, Philippines — American news magazine TIME has named 29 Philippine companies among the World’s Best Companies of 2025 in the Asia-Pacific region. The list ranks 500 firms based on a quantitative study assessing their …

    Source: Philippine STAR - Uncategorized
  • Published on Feb 17, 2025

    Taming the Trojan Horse

    “Nations which would like to ensure that foreign powers do not meddle in their internal affairs, must see to it that generally, their foreign policy does not become a matter for party controversy. If our relations with other countries are determined on a …

    Source: Organiser Weekly - Label Pending

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