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South Korean Court Issues New Arrest Warrant for Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol
A South Korean court has issued a new arrest warrant for former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Friday, January 1, extending his detention while he… READ MORE
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Zohran Mamdani Begins Term as New York Mayor
Zohran Mamdani, 34, was sworn in on Thursday, January 1, as mayor of New York City, the United States’ largest city, becoming its first Muslim… READ MORE
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Economic Security Comes from Openness in Southeast Asia
| Arrizal Jaknanihan | The world has witnessed the emergence of a geoeconomic order, in which major countries increasingly view economic interdependence as a source of… READ MORE
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The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) achieved a decisive victory in Bangladesh‘s 13th general elections held on Thursday, February 12, securing more than a two-thirds majority and enabling its alliance to form the next government. BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman is set to assume office as Prime Minister for the first time. The Election Commission (EC) released…
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China Launching Underwater AI Data Center off Shanghai
In a move that could redefine sustainable computing worldwide, China is building a cutting-edge underwater data center off the coast of Shanghai, leveraging ocean water…
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Water Demands of AI Data Centers Raise Alarms in Newton County and Beyond
As AI data centers rapidly expand across the globe, a growing concern is beginning to surface: their immense thirst for water. A recent report by…
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U.S. and Indonesia Reach Major Trade Deal after Intense Negotiations
A landmark trade agreement between the United States and Indonesia has been finalized, capping days of high-level negotiations and revising an earlier tariff threat. President…
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Trump Announces 30% Tariffs on EU and Mexico, Citing Trade and Security Concerns
President Donald Trump announced Saturday that the United States will impose 30% tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective from August 1.…
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PKK Begins Symbolic Disarmament in Iraq, Marking New Phase in Turkey Peace Process
In a symbolic ceremony held Friday in northern Iraq, fighters from the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) began the group’s long-promised disarmament, marking the most concrete…
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Russia Closes Polish Consulate in Retaliation Over Sabotage Accusations
Russia ordered the closure of Poland’s Consulate in Kaliningrad on Friday, escalating tensions between the two nations amid ongoing allegations of Russian sabotage. The move…
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Trump Escalates Trade War with 35% Tariff on Canada, Signals Wider Global Tariffs
President Donald Trump has announced a steep increase in tariffs on Canadian imports, escalating trade tensions with U.S.’s northern neighbor. In a letter posted to…
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China’s Electric Vehicle Surge Threatens U.S. Auto Industry
China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry has reached a critical turning point, producing cars that rival or surpass those made in the West, at a fraction…
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U.S. Eases Tariff Plan in Trade Deal with Vietnam Ahead of Deadline
The United States will impose a 20 percent tariff on many Vietnamese exports, a lower rate than initially proposed, President Donald Trump announced, easing trade…
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Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Suspended over Leaked Phone Call
Thailand’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from her duties, marking a serious blow to her administration less than a year into…
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Bangladesh Joins Global Effort for Transboundary Water Cooperation
The UN Water Convention (Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes) has grown from a European/North American focus to a…
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Trump Declares End to Iran-Israel Conflict; Iran Calls for Mutual Halt
On the evening of June 23, the U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a ceasefire between Israel and Iran would be fully in effect by…
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Iran Strikes U.S. Base in Qatar amid Escalating Iran-Israel Conflict
[This news, published on June 24, was updated on June 30] On the evening of June 23, 2025, Iran launched a missile attack on the…
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U.S. Launches Major Airstrikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
[This news, published on June 23, was updated on June 26] On June 22, 2025, the United States launched its first offensive operation in the…
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War Erupts between Iran and Israel in Unprecedented Military Escalation
[This news, published on June 14, was updated on June 21] On June 13, 2025, a direct and large-scale military confrontation broke out between Iran…
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Kyiv Suffers Devastating Russian Air Assault amid Fading Ceasefire Hopes
[This article, published on May 24, was later updated on May 25] Kyiv and several other Ukrainian cities have been pounded by the largest Russian…
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Why ‘Asia Times’ is Essential for Understanding Asia
The ‘Asia Times‘ has steadily emerged as a vital voice in the global media landscape, offering nuanced, incisive and timely analysis of the world’s most…
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Donald Trump’s 47th Inaugural Speech: A Vision for Leadership and Peacemaking
[Ethan Oliver Brooks, Shongjog columnist] In his first speech as the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump laid out a bold and expansive…
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