Marine’s arrest for murder in Japan fuels anger over US military presence
The alleged murder of an Okinawan woman by a US marine has put newly elected Governor Genta Koja under intense pressure, raising questions about whether the incident could deepen opposition against the American military presence just as Okinawa assumes greater importance in Japan’s regional security strategy. Koja only took office on September 30 after campaigning on economic issues rather than the dispute over American troops based in the prefecture, which has dominated local politics for...
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Bangkok braces for fresh chaos as possible floods threaten IMF-World Bank summit
Bangkok is preparing for possible flooding as more than 15,000 delegates are due to arrive for the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group. The Thai capital could receive about 50mm (two inches) of rain a day from October 11-13, coinciding with the start of the week-long gathering of finance ministers, central bankers, executives and other delegates from the institutions’ 191 member countries, according to Surapong Sarapa, the Meteorological Department’s head of...
ICC unseals arrest warrants for 4 Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges
The International Criminal Court on Monday unsealed arrest warrants against four senior Taliban leaders, accusing them of the crime against humanity of gender persecution against women, girls and members of the LGBTQ community in Afghanistan since the Taliban seized power in 2021. The court said in a statement that warrants were issued in July and September last year for the Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, and the head of Afghanistan’s Supreme Court, Abdul Hakim Haqqani. Also...
US Marine’s Arrest for Murder Tests Okinawa’s New Governor
An alleged killing days after Koja Genta took office threatens Tokyo’s hopes for closer cooperation with Okinawa on its expanding southwestern defense posture.
Mine Blast Tests South Korean Engagement Policy as Pyongyang Rejects Any Contact
North Korea has denied planting the mines and refused talks on the boundary line.
US Solar Panel Makers Try to Catch China With a Big Leap in Technology
Manufacturers say they are close to perfecting a new, more efficient solar panel that could help the United States reclaim ground it lost.
The New Nixon Shock? Why Japan Fears a Trump-Xi Deal
Some history helps explain why the symbolism of the China-U.S. summit matters so much to Tokyo.
U.S. Sanctions Aim to ‘Shut Down’ Iran’s Airlines, but This Boeing Plane Is Still Flying
The Trump administration says all Iranian airlines are being “shut down.” So why is this jumbo jet still flying from Tehran to Southeast Asia?
The Surprising Drama in Taipei’s 2026 Mayor Race
Few gave the DPP's Puma Shen much of a chance in traditionally pan-Blue Taipei. But the race is proving more competitive than expected.
China’s LinkedIn Espionage Is Only Getting More Advanced
The U.S. has benefited from hard-earned lessons in the fight against transnational online scams. It’s time to apply them to address China’s sophisticated and relentless cyber spying.
Can Japan Optimize Its Record Defense Budget?
All nine priority areas require substantial spending, and the investment needs to be sustained over many years to come.
A Woman Exposed China’s Cat-Abuse Networks – and Paid a Terrible Price
When the law lags behind, citizens end up doing investigative work themselves, and pay for it when the people they expose strike back.