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The people are not the property of law enforcement agencies; they are the true source of their authority, and that authority has been profoundly shaken by years of conflict and military rule.…. YANGON — The Myanmar junta has formally ended its country-wide state of emergency, a move heralded by the military government as a step toward multiparty democracy and a December election. However, this action is widely viewed by opposition groups and international observers as a thinly veiled maneuver to legitimize and cement the military’s ongoing rule. Junta chief Min Aung Hlaing, who gained supreme authority over the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial branches with the 2021 emergency declaration, has publicly positioned the upcoming polls as a path to peace. “We have already passed the first chapter,” he stated in an address, as reported by the state-run Global New Light of Myanmar . “Now, we are starting the second chapter.” Y...

It is a clash between government policy aimed at protecting a vulnerable generation and the unwavering business models of tech giants who have built their empires on a seamless integration of content and commerce, and will not willingly relinquish th The Australian government is on the verge of a landmark decision, one that reflects a fundamental shift in the media landscape. The upcoming ban on social media for under-16s, set to take effect in December, is the culmination of a decades-long evolution in how information and commerce are intertwined. Thirty years ago, the internet began its ascendancy, displacing television and radio as the primary advertising and information medium. This was just the beginning. The advent of mobile phones with internet access and integrated payment functions transformed devices into digital wallets, blurring the lines between communication and commerce. Video streaming, in particular, has become an excepti...

In this context, the very idea of a "personal relationship" between world leaders might be nothing more than a carefully constructed facade, ultimately serving state interests rather than genuine camaraderie.…. In a recent statement carried by North Korean state media, Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of leader Kim Jong Un, categorically rejected any resumption of denuclearization diplomacy with the U.S., asserting North Korea’s firm stance as a nuclear weapons state. This declaration directly challenges U.S. President Donald Trump’s aspirations for rekindling nuclear talks, despite his public emphasis on his personal rapport with Kim Jong Un. Diplomacy and Denuclearization at an Impasse Trump, now in his second term, has frequently highlighted his personal connection with Kim Jong Un, expressing optimism about reviving the nuclear diplomacy that stalled in 2018-19. Those high-stakes negotiations ultimately collapsed due to...

The "One Country, Two Systems" is not merely an ideology; it is a dynamic commercial reality that demands astute navigation, where the pursuit of business objectives must now explicitly factor in the complex interplay of global power.…. In a pivotal moment for global trade and geopolitical dynamics, Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings is navigating the intricate currents of a US$23 billion deal to divest its worldwide port stakes. The transaction, initially an exclusive negotiation with a consortium led by Terminal Investment Limited (an MSC affiliate) and American asset manager BlackRock, reached a critical juncture with the expiration of its 145-day exclusive talk period on Sunday, July 27, 2025. Confirming the expiry, CK Hutchison announced its intent to invite a “major strategic investor from mainland China” to join the consortium as a “significant member.” This development signals a strategic recalibra...

Unless Taiwanese politicians recognize and adapt to this shift, focusing on concrete solutions for economic growth and societal well-being rather than solely on anti-China narratives, the path forward for the island's progress could remain constraine Taipei, Taiwan – Taiwanese voters have decisively rejected a sweeping attempt to recall 24 opposition lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT), delivering a significant setback to President Lai Ching-te’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and its aspirations to control the parliament. The outcome, confirmed by official tallies hours after polls closed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, underscores a nuanced shift in Taiwanese public sentiment, challenging the long-held political narrative that outright rejection of China’s interference is the sole prerequisite for the island’s political progress. Civic groups, reportedly backed by the DPP, spearheaded the unprecedented recall efforts, accusing the K...

However, for the EU, the clock is ticking, and the path to a mutually agreeable solution remains shrouded in uncertainty.…. SCOTLAND – July 26, 2025 – As the August 1st deadline for new U.S. tariffs fast approaches, a preliminary negotiating team from the European Commission finds itself in a precarious position, gathered in a conference room near President Trump’s golf course in Scotland. Despite earlier expressions of optimism from both sides, President Trump himself today cast doubt on the prospects of a deal, pegging the odds at “50-50, maybe less.” The atmosphere within the EU team’s meeting is grim. “Everything is a mess,” muttered one exasperated negotiator. They’ve painstakingly compiled extensive data to inform their counterproposals on tariff rates, only to discover that the rates presented by the U.S. side appear to lack any discernible logical basis. This realization has left the team grappling with the futility of tradit...