American audiences will be able to watch an English-dubbed version of “Ramayana,” a Hindi film based on a South Asian epic tradition, in theaters in […]
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Japan’s MMX space mission probes how Mars got its moons
The Earth got its Moon when a small planet collided with our planet more than four billion years ago. This impact hurled molten rock into […]
Attacking Trump, Zelensky showed lack of judgment
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s harsh words about US President Donald Trump were an emotional response after Zelensky deliberately thwarted Trump’s request that Ukraine not strike […]
Rudolph Diesel was thinking of farmers when he invented his engine
When Rudolph Diesel disappeared in 1913, many suspected foul play. The prime suspects were Germany’s Kaiser Wilhelm II and US oil man John D. Rockefeller. […]
Fibre targets, sugar caps and lunchbox rules: Is school snacking heading for a reset?
England’s school food reforms bring fibre targets, sugar caps and tighter promotion rules. Here’s what they mean for bakery and snack manufacturers…See More
Risks could be catastrophic if US limits Starlink use in Ukraine
The drone has become the signature weapon of the Russo-Ukraine war. On any day in Ukraine, tens of thousands of drones are out hunting the […]
Is the world pricing the risk of a US diesel export ban?
A spike in diesel prices is hammering broad sectors of the US economy – especially agriculture and shipping – and becoming a flash point ahead […]
Fizz, ferment and fire: What’s next in flavour
From buldak to banana ketchup, discover the bold global flavours, fermented favourites and emerging ingredients tipped to shape food and drink in 2027…See More
How non-state alliances are reshaping the global order
Yemen’s civil war reignited in early October, as Saudi Arabia brought in Turkish and Pakistani military support to fight the Houthi rebels, who have governed […]
US banks on bunker-busting Tomahawks to crack China’s missile wall
The US Navy’s bunker-busting Tomahawk push reflects growing recognition from the Iran war that striking deeply buried missile sites protected by robust air defenses requires […]
East Asia’s Youth Job Crisis Is Hiding Its Coming Labor Shortage
By: Xiaochen Su Photo from East Asia Forum A young Japanese woman signs up for an international language exchange app, hoping for a buddy who […]
Why Chinese culture lands so fluently and freely in Vietnam
A recent ISEAS Fulcrum commentary by Hoang Thi Ha and Pham Thi Phuong Thao offers a useful mapping of how Chinese culture and economic opportunity […]
Operation Vivaldi: Ukrainian gain on a drone-filled battlefield
Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine’s population and infrastructure continue to dominate coverage of the conflict. But on the ground, Ukraine has been making […]
From aspartame to allulose: The future of sweeteners takes shape
The sweetener market is evolving as manufacturers balance sugar reduction targets, health concerns, consumer preferences, regulatory pressures and new ingredient innovation…See More
Houthis reframing the narrative casting them as an Iranian proxy
A deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh’s international airport has highlighted how the Yemeni group is reframing its perceived “Iran proxy” role and shifting its regional […]
Throttling Ukraine’s Starlink access heightens concerns over Musk
The Ukrainian government on Tuesday night said that its access to the SpaceX-owned Starlink satellite internet service was throttled, prompting critics to question the wisdom […]
After the end of history
As the war in Ukraine grinds into its fifth winter, the collapse of recent diplomatic initiatives and Washington’s explicit pivot from arming Kyiv to brokering […]
Middle East war on obesity: Can food and diet policies reverse the trend?
Middle East governments are ramping up measures in a new war, as rising obesity rates threaten public health. But can these measures deliver results…See More
India’s ‘Goldilocks’ year curdles on weak rupee, Chinese inputs
TOKYO – Narendra Modi’s “Make in India” campaign has become a global brand. As China’s economy slows and multinationals look to diversify supply chains, the […]
US Navy’s SSN(X) won’t arrive for years as China closes sub gap
As the US Navy lays the groundwork for its next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine to replace its aging fleet, the US’s longstanding undersea supremacy faces an […]