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Survey finds US leadership top geopolitical concern in Asean
Kyodo News, Published on 07/04/2026
» A survey published on Tuesday by a Singapore-based think tank found that the US leadership under President Donald Trump was the top geopolitical concern for respondents in Southeast Asian countries, cited by 51.9%.
How a perilous US rescue mission in Iran nearly went off course
Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali and Humeyra Pamuk of Reuters, Published on 06/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - The rescue had unfolded with near‑perfect precision. Under cover of darkness, US commandos slipped deep into Iran, undetected, scaled a 7,000‑foot ridge and pulled a stranded American weapons specialist to safety, moving him toward a secret rendezvous point before dawn on Sunday. Then everything stopped.
Hong Kong passengers caught off guard by new airport limit of 2 power banks
South China Morning Post, Published on 30/03/2026
» Air passengers departing from Hong Kong have said they were unaware of a new rule limiting the number of power banks they could carry to two, with few reminder signs visible at the airport on the first day of its enforcement on Sunday.
Japan pilot suspected of abusing power to grope cabin attendant
Kyodo News, Published on 27/03/2026
» A Japanese airline pilot has been indicted for allegedly groping a cabin attendant in a suspected abuse of power between work colleagues, people familiar with the case said on Wednesday.
Hong Kong raises Iran, Israel travel alerts to black, expands amber warning
South China Morning Post, Published on 24/03/2026
» The Hong Kong government has raised the outbound travel alert for Iran and Israel to black, and expanded the amber alert to include Bahrain, Jordan, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
2 monks brawl during temple ceremony in Hong Kong, leaving 1 injured
South China Morning Post, Published on 16/03/2026
» Two monks have clashed during a religious ceremony at a historical Buddhist monastery in Hong Kong, leaving one injured and the other in police custody.
Thailand denounces Iranian attack on ship
Bloomberg and AFP, Published on 12/03/2026
» Thailand on Thursday denounced the attack on a Thai-flagged cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz and summoned Iran’s ambassador, as authorities race to rescue three crew members feared trapped aboard the damaged ship.
Thailand among countries facing US trade probe
AFP and Online Reporters, Published on 12/03/2026
» WASHINGTON - The United States announced new investigations Wednesday into what it considers unfair trade practices by dozens of countries, including Thailand, opening the door to penalties such as further tariffs as President Donald Trump seeks to replace duties struck down earlier by the Supreme Court.
China extols Myanmar gang executions, pledging to protect citizens abroad
South China Morning Post, Published on 10/03/2026
» Beijing hailed as a success the sentencing and execution of leaders of a Myanmar crime syndicate, vowing to punish all who harm the rights of Chinese citizens overseas.
Beijing signals high hopes for South China Sea 'golden rules' by end of year
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/03/2026
» China has signalled strong optimism for finalising negotiations with neighbouring Asian countries to seal a new institutional framework on contested South China Sea waterways.