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South Asian regimes keep getting toppled. This country could be next

Public disturbances over misrule, joblessness and corruption have felled governments in three countries in as many years, but analysts tell Shweta Sharma that the storm is far from over

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2025

China's Xi seeks expanded role for Shanghai Cooperation Organization with development bank

Chinese President Xi Jinping says China would accelerate the building of a SCO development bank as he seeks to expand the organization’s influence and scope

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

US and Philippine forces cancel ship-sinking drill after World War II-era target prematurely sinks

A World War II-era Philippine navy ship to be used as a target in a combat exercise by American and the Philippine forces accidentally sank hours before the mock assault, prompting the drill to be cancelled

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Biden seals 3 deals in Pacific islands as U.S. competes with China

China's moves in the region spurred Biden to action.

Axios · May 22, 2023

Russia unlikely to face criticism at Central Asian meeting

Russia is unlikely to face backlash over its war in Ukraine from Central Asian foreign ministers and instead could flex its influence at their regional meeting Friday

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

At G-20, high expectations for India as rising global power

With the foreign ministers of the Group of 20 leading economies meeting Thursday in New Delhi, host India is promoting itself as a rising superpower while leveraging its position on the global stage to bridge the gap between the West and Russia

The Independent UK · Mar 2, 2023