Asia & Pacific

Thailand, Cambodia Seek End to Deadly Border Clashes After Trump’s Trade Ultimatum

Trump said leaders of Thailand and Cambodia sought to end deadly border clashes after he threatened to withhold trade deals unless the fighting stops.

Taiwan’s China-Friendly Opposition Lawmakers Survive Recall Vote

Twenty-four opposition lawmakers, and a mayor, survived Taiwan’s recall vote, leaving China-friendly Kuomintang on track to maintain legislative majority.
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Hong Kong Police Issue Arrest Warrants for 19 People Overseas

Hong Kong’s national security police issued arrest warrants for activists based overseas, accusing them of subversion under stringent national security law.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba to Stay on After Election Defeat

Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba, leader of the center-right Liberal Democratic Party, said he would not stand down after losing a key election on Sunday.

Hong Kong Media Gutted After 5 Years of CCP’s National Security Law

Years after the CCP enforced the Hong Kong National Security Law, HK’s press freedom has declined, moving toward that of communist mainland China.

Japan’s Minority Government Poised to Lose Control of Upper House: Exit Polls

Japan’s ruling coalition is on course to lose its majority in the upper house, according to exit polls from the July 20 election.

Fuel to Air India Plane Was Cut Off Before Fatal Crash: Preliminary Report

A preliminary investigation into the June 12 Air India plane crash found that the flight’s fuel control switches were cut off just seconds after takeoff.

Taiwan’s Intelligence Agency Issues Warning Over Data Security Risks in Chinese Apps

Taiwanese National Security Bureau is warning public about cybersecurity risks posed by Chinese mobile apps, including excessive data collection.