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Putin, Xi to lead Central Asia summit of sanctioned, warring states
Russian and Chinese leaders are heading to Kyrgyzstan for a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit as the bloc's members face wars and sanctions from the West.
Russian-American businessman heads Trump-backed Caucasus investment fund
Glacier collapse in Nepal unleashes cascading disaster
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Glacier Collapse on Tibet-Nepal Border Signals Broader Climate Security Risks
A catastrophic flood on the Tibet-Nepal border in August was triggered by a glacier collapse at high altitude, raising concerns about transboundary climate security risks across the Himalayas.
AI is making China's information operations against Japan faster and more localized
Generative AI is enabling Chinese influence operators to overcome linguistic and cultural barriers that previously limited their ability to target Japanese society with disinformation, research shows.

Wang Yi's Jakarta visit expands strategic dialogue with Indonesia
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Jakarta from August 20-22 to launch a comprehensive strategic dialogue and advance defense and economic cooperation with Indonesia.

Cambodia's wildlife campaign targets social media, but falls short, critics say
Cambodia's environment ministry called on social media users and content creators to stop promoting illegal wildlife trade, but experts say the government must do more to enforce laws and target high-level traffickers.




























