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Duterte vs Marcos: The Political Feud Tearing Apart the Philippines
The Duterte-vs-Marcos battle is much more than a domestic political matter; it could determine the fate of the South China Sea.
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Who is Andy Burnham? Manchester mayor who wants to be prime minister
The Greater Manchester mayor is lining up a third attempt to be Labour leader - but must get back to Westminster first.
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Sri Lanka’s Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport Refuses to Disappear
If Mattala is leased mainly to satisfy strategic anxieties, Colombo risks repeating its old mistake: treating geopolitical value as a substitute for commercial viability.
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Trump and Xi: The Impact on Southeast Asia
Bart Édes explains what last week's landmark summit meant for ASEAN and the region's middle powers.
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Philippine Government Urges Supreme Court to Reject Fugitive Senator’s ICC Appeal
The Office of the Solicitor General described Ronald Dela Rosa, who is wanted by The Hague-based court for his role in a bloody anti-drug campaign, as a “fugitive from justice."
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Malaysian Ex-Ministers Resign From PM’s Party, Vacate Parliamentary Seats
The defection of Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad is likely to amplify rumors of an early general election.
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What’s Next After the Senate Coup in the Philippines?
Last week's events, including the second impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, could further polarize the country's politics ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
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Richmond-upon-Thames: The borough with no opposition
Liberal Democrats won every single seat in Richmond-upon-Thames at the local election, but is that good for democracy?
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Eight Egyptians held for ransom on UAE-registered oil tanker off Somali coast
The family of an Egyptian engineer who is stuck aboard an oil tanker that was hijacked earlier this month has appealed last week to the Foreign Ministry to intervene, according…
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Trump Says He’s a Builder. His Peace Deals Are Far From Sturdy.
Arab officials worry Trump will leave them in a lurch with Iran.
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
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Is it harder than ever to be prime minister?
Discontent with the political class is greater than ever - has the UK become ungovernable?
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The race to replace Starmer is on – but he still faces a momentous choice
Labour is consumed by drama, but the PM still faces big decisions - and what could be his final choice.
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An Overlooked Lesson From Jay Powell’s Fed
Often the best hope for central bankers is to minimize mistakes and stay humble.
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How Rayner, Streeting and Burnham weakened PM in 12 hours of political drama
Three interventions by three senior Labour politicians made for an unforgettable day in British politics.
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AUKUS and North Korea in the Indo-Pacific: 5 Years On
Pyongyang portrays AUKUS as a dangerous threat, but has it really influenced North Korea’s evolving grand strategy?
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The Fall of Victory Day in Kazakhstan
In Kazakhstan, although Victory Day celebrations still took place on May 9, the Soviet focus is increasingly being replaced by expressions of national pride.
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India and the Netherlands: From Quiet Cooperation to Strategic Partnership?
Can India and the Netherlands transform their growing cooperation into a fully-fledged strategic partnership with a clear long-term vision?
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Southeast Asia’s Counter-drone Efforts
Southeast Asian countries are taking steps to counter drone threats. What’s really needed is a multilayered defense network.
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Pakistan and the Trump-Xi Summit in Beijing
Like other Global South countries, Pakistan would like to pursue cooperation with both the US and China. Will the Beijing summit facilitate that?
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What Takaichi’s Hanoi Visit Reveals About Vietnam’s Critical Minerals Strategy
Vietnam’s critical minerals strategy applies the doctrine of strategic autonomy to a new sector. The visit by Japan’s PM shows what that approach can deliver and where it falls short.
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Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
What are the most pressing priorities for the new minister in charge of health?
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How China’s Population Stopped Noticing Their Country Had Been Sealed
Three lockdowns conditioned a population to accept the airtight, but invisible, seal that followed
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Poll: How the US Lost the ‘Hearts and Minds’ of People Worldwide
Three years ago, only a fraction of the global public held more favorable opinions of China than of the U.S. Today, China and even Russia have a better global image.
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A closely guarded plan to cool Earth is revealed
A geoengineering company would use tiny specks of silica to block sun rays — and make billions of dollars.
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After Trump-Xi Summit, Taiwan Breathes a Sigh of Relief
There was no "grand bargain" on Taiwan, but Taipei is still waiting for Trump to approve the latest arms package.
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What Kim Jong Un Really Fears: Outside Information
Since COVID-19, the grounds for execution in North Korea have been shifting away from ordinary violent crime and toward outside information, religion, and political dissent.
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Analysis: Andy Burnham’s route back to Commons is clearer – but can he win in Makerfield?
The Greater Manchester mayor faces a messy and bitter by-election battle with Reform UK.
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Myanmar’s Junta Cries Foul as Kim Aris Pleads For Proof His Mother Is Alive
Rights groups say ASEAN and the international community must have direct access to Aung San Suu Kyi.
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SCOTUS Preserved Abortion by Mail. Opponents Already Know Their Next Moves.
The mifepristone ruling reveals how conflicts over abortion are still evolving after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
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Silicon Valley Wants to Put a Chip in Your Brain
A battle is looming not just over privacy, but the future of the human species.
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Politics Is Breaking Us — Just Ask These Therapists
The political therapy boom has arrived.
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From JFK to Trump, a Veteran Republican Reflects on the Party He Once Knew
Ahead of his new memoir, the former senator looks back on nearly 60 years of public service, the presidents he’s served and Trump’s GOP.
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Why Did West Bengal Decline, and Can the BJP Revive It?
The state’s woes are of its own making. Since independence, successive governments implemented policies that repelled foreign investment.