Southeast Asia is part of the U.S.-China competition, with both powers vying for political, security and economic influence.

Policymakers and scholars in the West talk about Southeast Asia as a coherent region, but it has always been divided. The region’s 700 million people speak hundreds of languages and follow different ...

Asia is home to so many stunning natural wonders, and thanks to the expansion of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme, six of them have just received official protection from the UN. At the 5th ...

According to a map provided by Japan’s Defense Ministry, joint air and missile defense training events will take place in the ...

China seizes 60,000 maps for ‘mislabelling’ Taiwan and omitting South China Sea claims - Officials say the export-bound maps ...

Influencers are the new cultural power brokers, so says every article you see online. They shape taste, dictate trends, and, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

For now, Washington still holds the advantage at sea. Its fleets and bases across the Indo-Pacific keep Malacca under watch, ...

In a state known more for its cornfields than its seafood, Brennan’s Fish House stands as delicious proof that great food can thrive anywhere. Those clam strips alone are worth the drive – no matter ...

Okinawa’s turquoise waters, coral reefs, and tropical climate make it one of Japan’s most breathtaking escapes.

A map by Newsweek shows how over three-quarters of United Nations members recognize Palestine as a state, following announcements by the United Kingdom, Portugal, Australia, and Canada. Other U.N.

Announcement followed India securing record 9th Asia Cup title in 2025, defeating Pakistan Fans revel in the India-Pakistan excitement at Dubai International Stadium during Sunday’s DP World Asia Cup ...