The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for press freedom to be a key measure in Myanmar’s political transition, highlighting ongoing media restrictions.
Myanmar’s political transition needs press freedom benchmarks, says CPJ
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Japan and Philippines to start talks on intelligence-sharing pact
Japan and the Philippines are set to start negotiations on an intelligence-sharing agreement, enhancing security cooperation amid regional tensions.
Iran, Israel and Arab nations are bound by a new ‘balance of terror’
Iran, Israel, and Arab countries are engaging in a strategic deterrence dynamic, creating a new ‘balance of terror’ that influences regional stability and security.
China deepens crackdown on cross-border brokers, vows cleanup in 2 years
China’s securities regulator commits to eliminating illegal overseas brokerage operations within two years, intensifying efforts to regulate cross-border investments.
Goodbye Visa and Mastercard: 130 million Europeans switch to a 100% sovereign payment from 2026
Europe begins transitioning 130 million users away from Visa and Mastercard to a new, independent, European-controlled payment infrastructure starting in 2026.
South Korea liberal party leads mayoral poll in ‘conservative heart’ Daegu
Polls show a surprising lead for the Democratic Party candidate in Daegu’s mayoral race, a traditionally conservative city, amid South Korea’s upcoming local elections.
Largest plant for converting coal to key chemical to be built in Xinjiang
Hengyi Petrochemical plans the largest coal-to-chemical plant in Xinjiang, aiming for supply stability amid Middle East oil tensions. Construction confirmed, details ongoing.
High energy prices could derail Europe’s AI race with U.S. and China
Rising energy costs in Europe could hinder its ability to compete with the U.S. and China in AI data center development, experts warn.
Iran says it will open shipping route for cooperating parties
Iran announces it will open a new shipping route for countries that cooperate with it, raising regional and global implications.
Trade Representative Greer: Chip Export Controls Not Major Topic in Talks With Beijing
U.S. Trade Representative Greer states that chip export controls were not a major topic in recent discussions with China, signaling a shift in diplomatic priorities.
