Asia
Trump's Iran war is reshaping US alliances from South Korea to the Middle East - analysis
The US has slammed European allies and allies such as South Korea. Threats to Oman show that the White House is willing to threaten partners and friends of the US.
El Al cancels Tel Aviv-Hanoi flight route after Shin Bet denies security authorization
Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing departs for Russia to expand energy and economic ties
Vietnam targets natural birth sex ratio by 2035 with crackdown on fetal sex selection
The old world order is dead: Israel must prepare for what comes next - opinion
As global rivalry intensifies and the post–Cold War order fades, Israel must navigate a dangerous and tricky new era shaped by antisemitism and regional threats.
The self-deceiving political manipulation of Taiwan’s DPP must end - opinion
China reaffirms the one-China principle, highlights cross-strait ties, and stresses the need for peaceful reunification.
Israel, Taiwan, and global diplomacy in the Year of the Fire Horse - opinion
A month where diplomacy, conflict, and culture reveal how power now blends identity and symbolism.
Arkia announces new Summer 2026 flights to Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, Vilnius
Airline says it will fly to about 40 destinations, adding Phuket, Malaga, Ibiza, and Vilnius, while debuting a 12-seat premium cabin on the Paris route.
Myanmar’s collapse: The crisis Israel can’t escape - opinion
Critics conveniently inflate Israel's role, turning it into a symbolic villain in a narrative that ignores the real drivers of violence: the generals, the local conflicts, and the regional giants.
Why Israel’s future is being decided in the Indo-Pacific - opinion
The question is not whether this arena will affect Israel’s future; it already does. The question is whether global pro-Israel philanthropy will engage it with the seriousness it demands.
China’s disappearing elite: The high-stakes gamble behind Xi’s crackdown - analysis
Empty seats define President Xi’s rule, as China’s political elite faces a relentless purge.
Japan seizes Chinese fishing boat, arrests skipper for fleeing inspection
The captain, a 47-year-old Chinese national, is accused of ignoring orders to stop for an on-board inspection on Thursday in waters off southwest Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan's fisheries agency said.
Israel’s battle‑tested tech sees demand in Asia amid tensions with China - analysis
Israel’s strong presence at the Singapore Airshow highlights a shift toward Asian defense markets as demand for battle‑tested technology rises
El Al to launch new Europe, Asia routes in first expansion since October 7
"The new routes will provide an optimal solution for business travelers," according to the company, "and will strengthen economic ties between Israel and Asia.”
