Category: Asia Pacific
India’s ‘non-West, not anti-West’ approach: how New Delhi balances ties amid tensions
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. As geopolitical tensions rise, India’s diplomatic strategy showcases its emergence as a key player in the shifting global order. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3285051/indias-non-west-not-anti-west-approach-how-new-delhi-balances-ties-amid-tensions?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVolcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, killing 9
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Lava and fiery rocks hit settlements around 4km from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara province. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3285045/volcano-erupts-eastern-indonesia-killing-9?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreCan the Philippines handle disasters? Typhoons spark criticism of Marcos, ‘ghost projects’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Senator Imee Marcos and a group of retired generals have separately demanded accountability for flood control funds. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284954/can-philippines-handle-disasters-typhoons-spark-criticism-marcos-ghost-projects?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUkraine attacks North Korea troops near Russia border, says official
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. ‘The first North Korean troops have already come under fire in the Kursk region,’ a Ukrainian official said on the Telegram messaging platform. https://www.scmp.com/news/world/russia-central-asia/article/3285037/un-chief-very-concerned-about-reports-north-korean-troops-russia?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreMonday Briefing: The Final Set of Times/Siena Election Polls
New York Times Plus, using generative A.I. to take a “decision holiday.” https://www.nytimes.com/2024/11/03/briefing/election-polls-iran-israel-botswana.html
Read MoreAsia is emerging as an unlikely champion in race to net zero
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The region’s journey to carbon neutrality highlights both the challenges of moving away from fossil fuels and the great potential for progress. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3284444/asia-emerging-unlikely-champion-race-net-zero?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePakistan shuts primary schools in Lahore over record pollution
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The air quality index exceeded 1,000 on Saturday, above the 300 considered ‘dangerous’, according to data from IQAir. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3285019/pakistan-shuts-primary-schools-lahore-over-record-pollution?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreIndian-run Kashmir: grenade attack wounds 9 at Sunday market
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Kashmir’s chief minister condemned the “deeply disturbing” attack on a busy market in the main city of Srinagar that wounded at least eight. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3285015/indian-run-kashmir-grenade-attack-wounds-nine-sunday-market?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePakistan watches China-India border thaw with mixed feelings over Kashmir
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Islamabad is frustrated that New Delhi isn’t keen to resume diplomatic talks over their disputed Kashmir border, analysts say. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3284863/pakistan-watches-china-india-border-thaw-mixed-feelings-over-kashmir?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreUS nuclear bomber joins drills with S. Korea, Japan after Pyongyang missile test
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. South Korea’s military said the drills showed the resolve of the ROK and the US to strengthen their deterrence against North Korea. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3284997/us-nuclear-bomber-joins-drills-s-korea-japan-after-pyongyang-missile-test?utm_source=rss_feed
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