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NASA-JAXA Mission Captures Pulsar Feeding on Star's Wind

Using the joint NASA-JAXA XRISM observatory, astronomers have for the first time directly observed a giant star's stellar wind being captured by a companion pulsar, fuelling powerful X-ray flares. The findings, published in Science Advances, centre on the binary system BP Crucis, located about 13,000 light-years from Earth.

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September 21, 2026

Culinary

Busan Seafood Guide - Jagalchi Market Dining Tips

You will find Jagalchi Market at the heart of Busan's waterfront, offering a vivid mix of live tanks, stacked shellfish, and sliced raw fish stalls. The market …

April 25, 2026

Economy

China's AI Revolution Transforms Asian Entertainment Landscape

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how entertainment content is created, distributed, and consumed across Asia, with China emerging as a central innovator in …

May 7, 2026

Culture

Khmer New Year Festivals - Traditions and Celebrations in Cambodia

Festivals in Cambodia mark Khmer New Year with Buddhist ceremonies, ancestral offerings, water blessings, traditional games, and communal feasts that preserve c…

April 23, 2026

Culture

China's Digital Villages Transform Rural Culture

China's ambitious digital village initiatives are reshaping traditional rural communities across the country, creating n…

Culture

Philippines Festivals Guide - Sinulog, Ati-Atihan Events

Just months of preparation and devotion build toward two of the Philippines' most electrifying January celebrations: Sin…

Asia

Street dogs: Why India can’t — and shouldn’t — evict its canines

India’s street dogs — like urban coyotes in Canada — reveal how deeply human and animal worlds are intertwined.

Culinary

China's Digital Villages Transform Rural Culture

China's ambitious digital village initiatives are reshaping traditional rural co…

Culture

Philippines Festivals Guide - Sinulog, Ati-Atihan Events

Just months of preparation and devotion build toward two of the Philippines' mos…

Asia

Street dogs: Why India can’t — and shouldn’t — evict its canines

India’s street dogs — like urban coyotes in Canada — reveal how deeply human and…

Culinary

Street Food in Delhi - Top Snacks and Safe Eating Locations

Street food in Delhi presents authoritative guidance on top snacks and vetted sa…

Culinary

Kathmandu Food Markets - Street Food and Local Dining

Most Kathmandu food markets showcase bustling stalls and small eateries serving …

Politics

Critical Minerals, Illicit Flows, and the Governance Gap: Asia's Stake in a Global Crisis

As global demand for critical minerals surges, the link between opaque resource governance and the financing of armed gr…

Elliot Wrentham

Critical Minerals, Illicit Flows, and the Governance Gap: Asia's Stake in a Global Crisis

Politics

Philippines Modernizes Governance for a New Era

Across the Philippine archipelago, a quiet but meaningful transformation is taking shape. Political institutions long ch…

Elliot Wrentham

Asia

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Laos Reshapes Governance for a Modern Era

Across the landlocked nation of Laos, a measured but meaningful evolution in governance is taking shape. Political institutions that have long operated within a tightly structured single-party framework are increasingly embracing administrative modernization, community-level engagement, and transparency initiatives that reflect a broader ambition: to make the state more efficient, more accessible, and more attuned to the needs of a young and rapidly urbanizing population.

North Korea Travel Guide - Pyongyang Tours, Entry Rules

There's strict entry paperwork, mandatory guided tours, and regulated conduct in Pyongyang; this guide explains visa processes, approved itineraries, and traveler rules to ensure compliant, informed visits. Entry Requirements and Legal Procedures Vis

China has cracked down on AI companions. What can we learn from this?

Chatbots that relieve loneliness have a major downside, and we must safeguard against it.

Defining a ‘normal’ country: Japan’s long struggle between pacifism and the threats of a new era

Japan’s leader says the country needs a stronger military. This has prompted deep reflection and fierce debate about the country’s post-war legacy.

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European Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee Heads to Beijing and Shanghai for High-Level Talks

An eight-member delegation from the European Parliament's Committee on Foreign Affairs, led by Chair David McAllister, is travelling to China on 21–23 July for high-level meetings covering trade tensions, human rights, Ukraine, and the Indo-Pacific. The visit is described as one of the most significant foreign policy engagements undertaken by the committee in its current term.

Thailand's Institutions Chart a More Inclusive Path

Across Thailand, a quiet but meaningful transformation is underway in the way political institutions engage with society. From the northern highlands to the bustling streets of Bangkok, governance structures are increasingly prioritizing transparency, civic participation, and long-term social cohesion — signals that the country is building a more inclusive institutional framework for the decades ahead.

Nepal's Diaspora: Shaping Politics from Abroad

Nepal's diaspora community represents one of South Asia's most significant transnational populations, with millions of citizens working and residing across the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America. This dispersed population exerts m

China's Governance Model Evolves for a New Era

Across China, a quiet but significant transformation is taking shape within the country's political institutions. As urban populations grow more educated, digitally connected, and economically sophisticated, the governance structures that have long defined Chinese society are adapting in ways that are drawing attention from scholars, policymakers, and observers across the Asia-Pacific region.

Economy

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This history of currencies suggests the US dollar’s dominance may fade – but it will happen slowly

The US dollar is said to benefit from ‘exorbitant privilege’ in international trade. But history shows that may not last.

Bangladesh's Garment Sector Adapts to Shifting Regional Trade Dynamics

Bangladesh's garment industry stands at a critical inflection point as regional trade patterns evolve and supply chain strategies shift across Asia. The sector, which employs millions and anchors the nation's export economy, faces both structural pre

ASEAN Summit Concludes with Landmark Trade Framework Agreement

Leaders from the ten-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations concluded a three-day summit in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, endorsing a new digital trade framework aimed at reducing cross-border tariffs on technology goods by up to 18 percent over the

Indonesia's Path to Electric Vehicle Adoption

Indonesia stands at a pivotal moment in its automotive evolution, positioning itself as a key player in Southeast Asia's transition to electric vehicles. The world's fourth most populous nation possesses the raw materials, manufacturing capacity, and

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WIPO Appoints Thailand's Princess Sirivannavari as Ambassador for Fashion and Design

The World Intellectual Property Organization has appointed Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand as its Ambassador for Fashion and Design, citing her 541 IP assets and her work connecting Thai artisans with global markets. The appointment, announced in Geneva on 28 May 2026, underscores Thailand's growing ambitions as a creative economy and its royal family's long engagement with intellectual property.

Geopolitics

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Accountability on Trial: How International Bodies Are Confronting Human Rights Violations in Pakistan and Beyond

The European Parliament's adoption of resolutions targeting human rights abuses in Sudan, Nigeria, and Pakistan has renewed scrutiny of international mechanisms designed to protect vulnerable minorities. The case of a 13-year-old Pakistani Christian girl abducted and forcibly married has become a flashpoint in a broader diplomatic reckoning over how effectively global institutions can hold governments accountable.

Artificial Intelligence Patents in Asia: The Race to Dominate Tomorrow's Technology Landscape

New data from the World Intellectual Property Organization reveals that generative AI patent publications nearly tripled in two years, with Asian nations — led by China and Japan — positioning themselves at the forefront of one of the fastest-moving innovation races ever recorded. Patent trends expose a deepening strategic competition for intellectual property dominance in generative AI across the Asia-Pacific region.

US-Philippines Defense Treaty Turns 75

The United States has marked the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines, reaffirming its commitment to the alliance and to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The milestone coincides with the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines diplomatic relations.

Nuclear Tests Shatter Trust, Not Prove Strength, UN Chief Warns on International Day against Nuclear Tests

UN Secretary-General António Guterres marked the International Day against Nuclear Tests on 29 August with a call for all nuclear-armed states to maintain existing moratoria and bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty into force without delay. Guterres framed nuclear testing not as a demonstration of power but as an act that shatters trust, invites reciprocal tests, and fuels a nuclear arms race.