Politics

Former ambassador warns Australia's ties China could spiral again

Former ambassador warns Australia's ties China could spiral again

Australia's former ambassador to China says the relationship between the two countries remains fragile and vulnerable to shocks, saying stability will "remain a goal, not a given" for Canberra.

Uganda: Museveni Warns MPs On Corruption, Absenteeism in Public Service

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called on NRM Members of Parliament to strengthen oversight of government programmes and take a leading role in fighting corruption and improving public…

Nigeria: New Nigerian Army Divisions, Bold Reforms and the Contiguity Question

[This Day] President Bola Tinubu's decision to expand the Nigerian Army from eight to 12 divisions marks one of the boldest restructurings of the military in recent years, aimed at decentralising command, strengthening security and…

Africa: Present but Displaced - What Western Objections to Reparations Fail to See

[African Arguments] On 25 March 2026, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a Ghana-led resolution declaring the trafficking and racialised chattel enslavement of Africans the gravest crime against humanity. It passed by 123…

Yasukuni Shrine introduces ban on military attire and cosplay

Japan Times

Yasukuni Shrine introduces ban on military attire and cosplay

The announcement comes just before the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender, when many traditionally pay a visit to the shrine.

Japan Times

Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads you missed

South China Morning Post

Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads you missed

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Beijing struggles to win Indian…

South China Morning Post

3rd phase of AJK polls: Voting underway in Poonch Division's Bagh and Haveli districts

Dawn

3rd phase of AJK polls: Voting underway in Poonch Division's Bagh and Haveli districts

The third phase of elections in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) is currently underway in four constituencies in Poonch Division’s Bagh and Haveli districts. Polling began at 8am and will continue until 5pm. Government officials have…

Dawn

Prabowo orders state firms to cut subsidiaries, boost efficiency

Antara News

Prabowo orders state firms to cut subsidiaries, boost efficiency

President Prabowo Subianto ordered officials and state-owned company executives, particularly at Pertamina and PLN, to ...

Antara News

Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

The New York Times

Malaysia Was Confident in Its Social Media Ban, but Kids Are Still on TikTok

Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.

The New York Times

Revisited: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast

The Guardian

Revisited: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast

In July, Andy Burnham told the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, that Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ on Gaza. He apologised for the party’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire, but stopped short of describing what was happening…

The Guardian

Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms

Al Jazeera

Trump names Will Scharf as White House counsel ahead of midterms

Trump has named White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as White House counsel, starting from September 1.

Al Jazeera

Child safety worker union alarmed by possible removal of key reporting tool

Child safety worker union alarmed by possible removal of key reporting tool

The union representing child safety workers in Queensland has highlighted concerns about the possible removal of a key reporting tool.