Monkey leaders: the face of populist politics today
When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king. The palace becomes a circus.Turkish proverbIf you want...
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The DNI Report Reveals Why the US Must Enhance Deterrence – The Diplomat
The U.S. Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Annual Threat Assessment report, published on March 25, is sobering. Despite a change...
Comelec to poll bets: Follow poster rules
THE 45-day campaign period for local candidates in the May 12 elections started Friday, with the Commission on Elections (Comelec)...
Bangladesh ex-PM Sheikh Hasina accused of plotting to overthrow govt
Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. | Photo Credit: AP Bangladeshi police said on Friday (March 28, 2025) they had...
Supporters and detractors of Philippines’ Duterte rally on his 80th birthday
DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao...
Giants rally to beat Swallows in dramatic season opener
The Yomiuri Giants won the Central League pennant last season. On Friday night at Tokyo Dome, the reigning champions kicked...
Taiwan poised to avoid worst US tariffs after TSMC pledges, analysts say
Taiwan is expected to avoid the brunt of US President Donald Trump’s wave of global import tariffs next week because...
Endeavor Manta: Taiwan’s USV aims to hold China invasion at bay
Taiwan’s first indigenous armed sea drone marks a significant step toward building asymmetric warfare capabilities amid the growing threat of...
Myanmar Military Chief Says Election to Be Held in December – The Diplomat
The head of Myanmar’s military junta yesterday vowed to hold a long-planned election in December, urging the regime’s opponents to...
US to provide PH with anti-ship missile system to boost Indo-Pacific presence
MANILA, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday vowed to provide the Philippines with an anti-ship missile system...
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