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- Vietnam now a party of one under To Lam
on January 24, 2026As the curtain fell on the Vietnamese Communist Party’s five-yearly 14th National Congress, international observers focused on the headlines: General To Lam’s unanimous re-election as general secretary and his ambitious 10% GDP growth target. The surface narrative was of continuity and stability. However, a closer examination reveals a structural anomaly. In an unprecedented move, the The post Vietnam now a party of one under To Lam appeared first on Asia Times.
- Australia shouldn’t join Trump’s board of appeasers
on January 24, 2026Donald Trump clearly doesn’t do irony. How else can we describe inviting Vladimir Putin to join his so-called “Board of Peace”? At least “mad Vlad” will be in good company. It’s not clear if Ukraine’s nemesis will take part, but plenty of other aspiring despots, authoritarians and flouters of the sort of norms that the The post Australia shouldn’t join Trump’s board of appeasers appeared first on Asia Times.
- How Mark Carney left Donald Trump in the dust in Davos
on January 24, 2026The meeting and venue were the same, but the style and tone of the two most anticipated keynote speeches at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss town of Davos could not have been more different. On Tuesday, January 20, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney addressed the assembled political and business leaders as one of The post How Mark Carney left Donald Trump in the dust in Davos appeared first on Asia Times.
- Trump at Davos marked start of a new world era
on January 24, 2026Donald Trump’s concern about the strategic positioning of Greenland is rational. But the way the US president has approached the issue is not – and could still rupture NATO and cause enduring harm to North Atlantic political and economic relations. The question for those attending the World Economic Forum in Davos all week has been The post Trump at Davos marked start of a new world era appeared first on Asia Times.
- KAZAKHSTAN: Wife to be jailed for advocating for husband jailed in Xinjiang
on January 25, 2026The Chinese authorities disappeared Alimnur Turganbay on 23 July 2025. A Chinese-born ethnic Kazakh, Kazakh citizen and Kazakh resident, he had spoken out about a relative and two others given long jail terms in Xinjiang for praying. Turganbay's wife, Guldaria Sherizat, took part in a 19-strong demonstration in Almaty Region on 13 November 2025 protesting against her husband's detention. The following day, police lodged c
- China's historic run at AFC U23 Asian Cup sparks praiseon January 25, 2026
BEIJING, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Despite a 4-0 loss to defending champion Japan in the final in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Chinese men's football team delivered the country's best-ever performance at the AFC U23 Asian Cup and earned widespread applause at home and abroad. "This scoreline is tough to take, but that's football," said Chinese head coach Antonio Puche. "You saw it yourself - they have outstanding players, an
- Daily World Briefing, Jan. 25on January 25, 2026
Russia, Ukraine conclude talks in UAE with no concrete agreements announcedRussia and Ukraine held "direct engagement" during the talks concluded Saturday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), even though no concrete agreements or joint statements were announced following the two-day meetings.A UAE government spokesperson said that the talks included "direct engagement" between the two sides and were conduct
- Trump praises 'brave' UK troops after accusations of insulting US allieson January 25, 2026
The president has been criticized for downplaying the contribution of NATO members to the war in Afghanistan US President Donald Trump praised British soldiers after his earlier disparaging remarks sparked outrage among veterans and officials in Europe. Trump came under fire earlier this week when he claimed th
