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Myanmar’s civil war has entered a more dangerous phase, with the military claiming fresh gains after years of conflict. The conflict began in 2021 when the army seized power and removed elected leaders. Since then, the country has been locked in a violent struggle that has killed more than 96,000 people and forced millions from their homes. Military Strength Is Shifting the War The Myanmar military, known as the Tatmadaw, now appears stro...

As the war in the Middle East draws increasing attention and resources from the United States, officials in Taiwan are growing concerned that China may use the moment to increase pressure on the island.   Taiwan has long been one of Asia’s most sensitive flashpoints. Beijing views the island as part of its territory and has never ruled out the use of force. Now, with Washington focused on another major conflict, Taipei fears the regi...

A court in Thailand has ruled that a major gold mining company is responsible for toxic pollution affecting hundreds of villagers, in a landmark decision that could reshape environmental lawsuits across Southeast Asia.   The case, filed in 2016, accused operators of the Chatree Gold Mine in northern Thailand of causing serious contamination. After years of legal battles, the Bangkok Civil Court found the company liable for environmental da...

For years, major tech companies built their success on a global system that allowed them to operate almost anywhere. They used cheap labor, low taxes, and light regulations to cut costs and boost profits. This strategy is known as global arbitrage.   Companies like Apple and Nvidia benefited greatly from this model. Nvidia, which pioneered graphics processing units and now dominates hardware and software used in artificial intelligence, gr...

The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency as the war in the Middle East disrupts global oil supply. The move shows just how vulnerable the country is. It has also done the unthinkable by forcing Manila to rethink its relationship with China.   No other country has acted this quickly, but few are as exposed. The Philippines imports almost all of its oil, mostly from the Middle East. As prices rise and supply risks grow, Manil...