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Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

Where Is China? Absence of Top Officials Sparks Questions at Asia’s Biggest Defence Summit

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As delegates, defence leaders, and security experts gathered in Singapore for the annual Shangri-La Dialogue, one question echoed throughout the venue: Where is China? The Shangri-La Dialogue is widely regarded as Asia’s most influential defence and security forum. Traditionally, China has used this platform to communicate its military outlook, regional priorities, and position on major […]

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Bangladesh PM hopeful Tarique Rahman returns home after 17 years — and Dhaka turns out in force

Bangladesh PM hopeful Tarique Rahman returns home after 17 years — and Dhaka turns out in force

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Aspiring prime minister and prominent political figure Tarique Rahman received an emotional homecoming in Bangladesh today as thousands of supporters filled the streets of Dhaka following his return after 17 years in self-imposed exile. Rahman, son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia and widely regarded as the heir apparent of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), […]

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End of an Era as Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition Party Moves Toward Disbanding After Years of Security Pressure

End of an Era as Hong Kong’s Last Major Opposition Party Moves Toward Disbanding After Years of Security Pressure

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Hong Kong is standing at a historic crossroads as its last major opposition party prepares to decide its own fate. On Sunday, the Democratic Party will hold a final vote on whether to disband, marking what could be the end of organised mainstream opposition politics in the city after years of intensified national security enforcement […]

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