HK’s Article 23: clarity or confusion?
The introduction of national-security legislation under the aegis of Article 23 of Hong Kong’s Basic Law merits careful analysis, devoid of emotive reactions.
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AUKUS ground robots pass hot electronic war test
The AUKUS trilateral security partnership has successfully tested defense autonomous ground robotics, marking a potentially significant step forward in integrating robotic technologies into the grouping’s collaborative defense strategies.
‘Serious concerns’: World reacts to Pakistan polls as vote count continues
Countries including the US and UK called for authorities to investigate reported irregularities in Pakistan’s election.
Japan will step up defense and economic ties with Italy as Rome seeks a greater Indo-Pacific role
TOKYO (AP) — The leaders of Japan and Italy said Monday they will bolster their cooperation in security and defense, including their joint next-generation fighter jet development with Britain, as Tokyo welcomed the European nation’s shift toward playing a greater role in the Indo-Pacific.
Bohan Phoenix explains why Asian rappers owe Black culture and how he chose to work in China
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese American rapper Bohan Phoenix has straddled both countries in his career. Working with Chinese rappers like the popular Higher Brothers, he has always interspersed English song lyrics with a catchy Chinese chorus.
9 UN Security Council members urge a halt to airstrikes by Myanmar’s military
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Nine members of the United Nations Security Council condemned “indiscriminate” airstrikes by Myanmar’s military against civilians before an envoy briefed the council Monday as part of regional efforts to implement a peace plan that has so far been largely ineffective.
Houthi attacks brought back Somali pirates
Renewed attacks on ships by suspected Somali pirates since November 2023 have fueled fear of a new threat of piracy off the east coast of Africa.