Indo-Pacific

The New York Times

December 12, 2025

Trump's Strategy Echoes Far-Right, But European Hardliners Remain Cold

Despite Trump's national security rhetoric mirroring European far-right messaging, transatlantic hardliner movements show unexpected disconnect and mutual skepticism.

#Trump #European-politics #far-right

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The Guardian

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Hospital Strike Kills 31 as Junta Escalates Offensive

A military airstrike on a hospital in Myanmar's Rakhine state has killed at least 31 people, highlighting the junta's intensifying campaign ahead of controversial elections.

#Myanmar #civil-war #airstrikes

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Al Jazeera

December 12, 2025

Thailand PM Dissolves Parliament Amid Crisis, Triggers Early Election

Thailand's Prime Minister dissolves parliament following legislative deadlock and border conflicts, bowing to mounting public pressure for early elections.

#Thailand #Southeast Asia #elections

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The Guardian

December 12, 2025

Disney-OpenAI $1B Deal Reshapes Global Entertainment Tech Power

Disney's $1 billion investment in OpenAI marks a pivotal shift in global entertainment technology, allowing AI-generated content with beloved characters.

#artificial-intelligence #entertainment-technology #us-china-competition

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BBC

December 12, 2025

Myanmar Junta Air Strike Kills 30+ at Hospital Amid Territorial War

Myanmar's military junta conducted a deadly air strike on a hospital, killing over 30 people as it escalates aerial bombardments against ethnic armies controlling territory.

#Myanmar #military-junta #ethnic-armies

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

Trump's Africa Strategy: Trade Over Aid Could Reshape Continent

Trump's pivot from aid to trade-focused Africa policy emphasizes raw materials extraction, potentially catalyzing economic independence across the continent.

#Trump #Africa #geopolitics

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Al Jazeera

December 11, 2025

ICC Bias Debate: Does International Justice Target Certain Nations?

International justice expert questions ICC's selection processes, arguing enforcement patterns reveal systemic biases in global criminal accountability.

#ICC #international-justice #geopolitics

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

India's Space Ambitions: Gaganyaan Mission Tests Political Will

India's delayed Gaganyaan program faces critical tests as the nation seeks to join the elite club of countries capable of independent human spaceflight.

#India #space-exploration #ISRO

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Al Jazeera

December 11, 2025

Myanmar Military Bombs Hospital Killing Dozens in Rakhine Escalation

Myanmar's military government launched a deadly airstrike on a major hospital in Rakhine state, killing dozens as the junta intensifies its brutal crackdown.

#Myanmar #Rakhine #military-junta

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The New York Times

December 11, 2025

US Seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker as Caribbean Tensions Escalate

Trump announces seizure of Venezuelan oil vessel as US military presence grows in Caribbean amid ongoing pressure campaign against Maduro regime.

#Venezuela #Trump #oil-sanctions

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Deutsche Welle

December 11, 2025

Why Some Nations Face Repeated Tropical Cyclone Devastation

Geographic location, climate patterns, and economic factors create a deadly cycle where certain countries bear the brunt of tropical cyclone destruction year after year.

#climate-change #natural-disasters #geopolitics

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BBC

December 11, 2025

South Korea Vows Strong Response to China-Russia Air Incursions

Seoul warns of 'active response' after Chinese and Russian military aircraft breach its air defense zone, escalating regional tensions.

#South Korea #China #Russia

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