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The longstanding diplomatic and economic partnership between China and Israel finds itself increasingly strained as escalating tensions between Washington and Beijing force Jerusalem into an uncomfortable balancing act. What was once a pragmatic relationship built on mutual technological cooperation and trade has become a complex geopolitical calculation, with Israel caught between its most important ally The post China-Israel relations in subtle but certain drift appeared first on Asia Times.

The US is banking on a long-delayed radar overhaul to give its venerable B-52 bomber sharper eyes and longer reach, a modernization hailed as essential for keeping the Cold War giant relevant in the Pacific. At the same time, questions swirl around spiraling costs, mounting delays and uncertain survivability against China’s growing reach. This month, The post B-52 upgrades aim to revive bomber China fears the most appeared first on Asia Times.

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Constitutional Court has ruled Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra breached ethical and dignity standards, toppling her government after barely a year in office and ushering in a new era of uncertainty in the kingdom’s ever-topsy-turvy politics. The nine-member court ruled 6-3 that Paetongtarn’s leaked telephone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, The post Paetongtarn’s fall signals crumbling of Thaksin’s palace pact appeared first on Asia Times.

Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Zelensky spurns Trump’s call for compromise James Davis reports that the Russia-Ukraine conflict remains locked in a stalemate, with both sides entrenched and prospects for negotiations dim. Backed strongly by Europe, Zelensky has taken a The post European capitals encourage Kyiv to resist US pressure appeared first on Asia Times.