Asia-Pacific
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Deadly Flash Flood Along Nepal-China Border Leaves 2,500 Missing
On August 26, a massive flood swept across the Nepali districts of Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river valleys created mud and debris that buried infrastructure, leaving at least 616 deaths, 2,500 people missing, and more than 2,300 additional people still injured.
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Myanmar’s Fragmented War Continues Into its Sixth Year
Myanmar has endured brutal internal conflicts stemming from a military coup in 2021, where members of Myanmar’s ruling party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), were deposed by the Tatmadaw. Since then, the civil war has revealed the consequences of modern warfare, and how the…
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The Cockroach Party and the Power of Gen-Z Protests
Gen-Z protests have been the prime demographic for harnessing the powers associated with decentralized organization, symbolism, and social media to spark reform. Encompassing those born from 1997-2012. From India to Madagascar, Gen-Z has redefined protests around the world.
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The Potential War that Could Affect Billions
Taiwan has been at the center of a decades-long debate over whether the island nation stands sovereign or as property of Mainland China, otherwise known as the People’s Republic of China (PRC). The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has insisted that Taiwan belongs to them with…
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The Belt and Road Initiative
The Belt and Road Initiative was launched by China in 2013 and is regarded as the largest infrastructure initiative in modern history. Intended to promote policy coordination, by 2040, the initiative is expected to boost global GDP by 7 trillion annually.
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Japan’s Pacifist Protests Clash With Takaichi’s Military Agenda
A pacifist sentiment has been intensifying across Japan, with thousands of protestors holding posters with the words “No War” on them. Demonstrations have extended far beyond Tokyo, reaching Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, and other major cities as public participation continues to rise.
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China Overhauls Hukou System, Helping Integrate Migrant Workers
On Friday, May 22, China’s State Council announced a major change to their notorious household registration system, known as hukou (“hoo-koh”), allowing migrant workers to access social insurance in the cities where they work for the first time.
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The Trump-Xi Summit: The Global Standstill
On May 14 2026, Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping in Beijing for a major summit centered on trade policy, tariffs, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, and the future of US-China economic relations.
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From Screen to State: Vijay’s Rise to Power
In the early morning hours of May 10, Tamil film star Joseph C. “Thalapathy” Vijay was sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a monumental shift away from the two-party dominance that had controlled Tamil Nadu politics for nearly six decades.
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Japan Alters Its Arms Export Rules
Japan scrapped decades of pacifist restrictions on April 21, allowing it to export lethal weapons for the first time since World War II. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s Cabinet approved new guidelines that scrap the five-category restriction limiting exports.
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Lands in Russia
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, landed in St. Petersburg, Russia, on April 27 for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This comes after US-Iran ceasefire talks have stalled dramatically, with less and less progress coming by the day.
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North Korean Hacker Group Strikes Amidst Growing Conflict
North Korea has emerged with a task force, the Lazarus Group, to conduct international cyber attacks. Recently, the group has struck again, gaining access to the account of a software developer who manages an open-source software called Axios.
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European Union-Australia Free Trade Agreement
The European Union and Australia successfully agreed on the final text of a comprehensive free trade agreement in Melbourne. The agreement eliminates over 99% of tariffs on EU exports to Australia while expanding access to critical raw materials.
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Taiwan Infiltration Case
Local officials and civilians were accused of passing around sensitive information to people in China. The persistence of these infiltration attempts could mean a shift in Taiwan’s power against its long-standing enemy, China.
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Kyrgyrstan’s Descent Into Autocracy
Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov is leading the tiny ex-Soviet country into authoritarianism. For nearly three decades, Kyrgyzstan stood as the sole beacon of democracy between its neighbors—Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan, where authoritarianism dominated politics.
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India Steps Into Global AI Policy
Last week, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 took place in New Delhi, bringing together world leaders, tech CEOs, and researchers to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. It was one of the largest global gatherings on AI ever organized.
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The Next Kim: North Korea’s Leader Eyes Potential Successor
North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un appears to be eyeing his 13-year-old daughter, Kim Ju Ae, for the lofty position. It would be a surprisingly progressive move for an extremely socially conservative nation.
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Bangladesh Nationalist Party Dominates General Election
International observers praised improvements in transparency compared with previous contests. However, economists say the incoming government will face immediate challenges, including foreign exchange pressures and job creation for a young populace.
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Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Wins Supermajority in Snap Election
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s LDP coalition secured a major victory, promising economic reforms and a tough stance on immigration, while appealing to younger voters throughout her campaign.
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Myanmar’s Junta Expected to Retain Control After Controversial Election
Voting closed in the final stage of Myanmar’s general election, and the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party is expected to win. This is the latest development in a myriad of controversies.
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The EU and India
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa will head to New Delhi. They focused on a strategic agenda regarding India and sought cooperation in trade, security, and defense.