China says the US-based Myanmar scholar is under investigation for activities linked to national security. China has confirmed the arrest of US scholar and Myanmar analyst U Min Zin, accusing him of espionage and endangering national security. The scholar, who serves as executive director of the Myanmar Institute for Strategic and Policy Studies (ISP-Myanmar), was…
Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to make a rare trip to North Korea for high-level talks with Kim Jong Un. China has announced that President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea from June 8 to 9. This comes at the invitation of leader Kim Jong Un. It will be Xi’s first visit to Pyongyang…
A massive explosion in northern Myanmar has left dozens dead and injured in one of the region’s deadliest accidents this year. At least 46 people were killed and 74 others injured after a huge explosion ripped through Kaung Tat village in Myanmar’s Shan State on Sunday, according to rescue workers. The blast occurred in an…
Japan has pushed back against China’s accusations of militarism, arguing that Beijing’s growing military arsenal poses a greater concern. Japan’s Defence Minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, criticised China’s rapid military expansion and lack of transparency during a security summit in Singapore. He dismissed claims that Japan was pursuing a “new militarism” and insisted the country’s defence buildup…
Rescuers have freed four more villagers trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos, bringing the total number of survivors rescued to five. The four men were brought to safety on Saturday after spending 10 days trapped inside a narrow cave system. Thai rescue teams confirmed the successful operation, which came a day after another survivor…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Washington remains committed to Asia despite ongoing global security challenges. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Pete Hegseth reassured Asia-Pacific allies that the United States is not shifting its focus away from the region while managing conflicts elsewhere, including tensions involving Iran. Hegseth said the US can meet…
Deadly blast in Liuyang forces mass evacuation as authorities launch investigation. A deadly explosion at a fireworks factory in Liuyang has killed 26 people and injured 61 others, according to Chinese state media. The blast occurred Monday afternoon at the Huasheng Fireworks plant, prompting authorities to evacuate residents within a 3km radius as emergency teams…
Tensions rise as China warns Taiwan is the key flashpoint in its ties with the US. Taiwan has expressed concern after China described the island as the “biggest risk” in its relationship with the United States. The warning came during a phone call between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State Marco…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised new concern over the spread of mpox, after confirming the clade Ib strain in several countries outside Africa, including Europe and Asia. The update appeared in the 59th WHO Situation Report on the multi-country mpox outbreak. The document reviewed the global and regional situation as of September and…
