Death Toll From Typhoon Yagi Rises in Inundated Myanmar
WEB3 days ago · A total of 18.6 million people are in need of some kind of humanitarian assistance, it added. A junta spokesperson said on Sunday that at least 113 people had been killed by the typhoon; the ...
The Worrying Nuclearization of Northeast Asia
WEB3 days ago · By Bolor Lkhaajav. September 18, 2024. Credit: Depositphotos. The non-proliferation environment of Northeast Asia is changing as Russia’s war with Ukraine continues into its third year and the ...
Islamist Parties Gaining Ground in Bangladesh Amid Post-Hasina ...
WEB5 days ago · Among these are 13 Islamic parties, which are becoming increasingly prominent. Key players in this movement include JI, Islami Andolan Bangladesh, and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis. Hefazat-e-Islam ...
Papua New Guinea Is in a Governance Crisis - The Diplomat
WEB5 days ago · PNG’s total budget was 27.3 billion kina billion (AU$10.1 billion) in 2023. Allocating Australian loans for “budget support” means that these funds have limited, if any, accountability or ...
Saffron Washing: The Myanmar Military’s Exploitation of Buddhism
WEB5 days ago · September 16, 2024. Credit: Depositphotos. In Myanmar, the military has adeptly employed Buddhism as a tool for leveraging its political power. This practice can be described as “Saffron Washing ...
Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt
WEB3 days ago · Founded in 1971, the PIF brings together 18 member states to discuss and coordinate responses to issues such as climate change, economic development, and regional security across the Pacific. For ...
A Philippine Withdrawal Hardly Marks the End of the South China …
WEB4 days ago · Credit: Philippine Coast Guard. The withdrawal of the largest Philippine Coast Guard vessel, the Teresa Magbanua, from the Sabina Shoal in the South China Sea this past weekend demonstrated the ...
The Geopolitical Logic of Humanitarian Aid Amid the COVID-19 …
WEB4 days ago · The shipments of medical supplies and dispatching of virologists kicked off a debate over the motives for Beijing’s and Moscow’s humanitarian aid. As the pandemic grew and spread around the ...
The IOC Should Help Protect North Korean Athletes Returning …
WEB4 days ago · The IOC should ensure that any engagement with North Korea is principled and contingent on human rights commitments. It should not ignore abuses of athletes that occur as a direct result of ...
‘35 Plus’ Killed in Days of Tribal Violence in Papua New Guinea, …
WEB4 days ago · Subscribe for ads-free reading. Days of tribal violence in Papua New Guinea’s mountainous interior have left more than 35 people dead, a police official said on Tuesday.