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9. Religion in Asia and the Pacific
Hindus, Muslims and the unaffiliated each make up about a quarter or more of the Asia-Pacific population. These groups all ...
I've been traveling across Southeast Asia for 30 years. 3 cities have changed for the better.
In Southeast Asia, some cities began as exotic tourism gems, but now struggle with overtourism — Bali is a good example of ...
Global Demand Jumps for Emerging Asia Bonds on Rate-Cut Bets, FX
Global investors are extending their purchases of sovereign bonds in emerging Asia on rate-cut wagers and stronger local ...
US calls for Asia allies to boost defenses in face of China’s ‘imminent’ threat, Hegseth tells top defense forum
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday delivered a dire warning to the Asia-Pacific region and the world: China’s ...
Chinese propaganda surges as the U.S. defunds Radio Free Asia
Beijing expanded its state propaganda, including to the persecuted Tibetan and Uyghur minorities, as RFA pulled back.
Asia Sees Trump’s 5%-of-GDP Defense Spending Goal as Unrealistic
US President Donald Trump’s push for Indo-Pacific allies to ramp up military spending to counter growing threats from the ...
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Central Asia's Resources Spark a New Global Scramble
Giorgia Meloni's visit to Central Asia highlights the growing competition for the region's resources and the need for a clear strategic plan beyond historical geopolitical theories.
Central Asia's tallest Lenin statue taken down
The statue will be replaced by a flagpole, as was the case when a different Lenin statue was relocated in Bishek, according ...