The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific

Indonesia volcano eruption leaves 340,000 stranded as airports extend closure

Japan Plans to Adopt ASM-3ER Anti-Ship Missile for Air-to-Air Role

John Ternus hypes ‘huge launch next week’ in first memo as Apple CEO

China warns of 'consequences' over Taiwan presence at Pacific leaders meeting

How the Iran war could end up causing a burst of deflation

Divorce, smartphones and control

EXCLUSIVE: Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems

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Taiwan’s path to victory is unclear

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Beijing’s Next Play for the South China Sea

A decade after the 2016 South China Sea arbitral award, maritime orders and legal interpretations continue to clash across the Pacific.

China Wants to Slam a Spacecraft Into an Asteroid at Mach 26

China plans to slam a spacecraft into an asteroid at Mach 26 for planetary defense

Attacks between US and Iran across Mideast overshadow efforts to keep diplomacy alive

Military escalations between the US and Iran continue as both nations exchange strikes across the Middle East.

Shanghai science forum photos show China’s AI and robotics advances in rivalry with US

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One cannabis mistake at airport could bring 10 years in prison and $15,000 fine

International travelers face escalating legal risks as authorities tighten oversight of cannabis movement and export enforcement.

China urges Europe to stop backing 'illegal' South China Sea ruling to avoid harming ties

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ASEAN outreach may give Myanmar leaders legitimacy without results

ASEAN outreach to Myanmar raises concerns of legitimacy without tangible results

Missile test showcases sensitive Chinese submarine capabilities key to nuclear deterrent

China is demonstrating sensitive submarine-launched ballistic missile capabilities as part of its nuclear deterrent strategy.

China tells its ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences with sweeping new unity law

China has introduced a sweeping new 'ethnic unity' law requiring ethnic minorities to integrate or face consequences.

China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker posts

China has removed six generals, a former financial regulator, and a Politburo member from their legislative positions as part of a continuing purge.

EU joins US pact to break reliance on Chinese AI supply chains

Anthropic's Mythos AI reportedly cracked NSA classified systems in hours, that would explain the ban