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Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President

SEOUL— Lee Jae-myung was officially inaugurated as South Korea’s president on Wednesday, following a decisive victory in the June 3 snap election. His ascent to the presidency comes after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted to … Continue reading Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President

Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says

BANGKOK — Thailand registered 65 880 new Covid-19 cases and three deaths between 25 and 31 May, the Public Health Ministry confirmed this week. Although the figure looks steep, epidemiologists insist the country passed its seasonal peak in mid-May and … Continue reading Thailand’s Covid-19 Wave Eases Health Ministry Says

US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

SINGAPORE: – Rhetoric between Washington and Beijing intensified over the weekend at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, following stark warnings from U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth about the potential for a Chinese military assault on Taiwan. Hegseth’s assertion that … Continue reading US-China Tensions Escalate Over Taiwan defence issue

Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia

BANGKOK – A brief but deadly military clash between Thai and Cambodian forces near the disputed Preah Vihear region has reignited longstanding border tensions, leading to the closure of several border crossings and prompting calls for calm from regional and international … Continue reading Border Skirmish Between Thailand and Cambodia

Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment

SINGAPORE – At the 22nd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a stark warning to Indo-Pacific allies, urging them to significantly increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP—mirroring commitments made by … Continue reading Hegseth Calls Asian Allies for 5% GDP Defence Investment