Participants at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore called for an urgent coordinated international response to the proliferation of autonomous and AI-enabled weapons systems globally.
Month: May 2026
Trump Administration Signals Willingness to Escalate Sanctions on Tehran If Talks Fail
The Trump administration signalled its willingness to escalate economic sanctions against Tehran if nuclear peace negotiations in Oman fail to produce an agreement within a set timeline.
Colombia Extradites Key Drug Cartel Leader to United States Amid Crime Crackdown
Colombia extradited a key drug cartel leader to the United States as part of ongoing bilateral cooperation on combating transnational organised crime and drug trafficking networks.
Thailand MSCI Index Revision Triggers Portfolio Rebalancing Across Asian Markets
An MSCI index revision affecting Thailand triggered significant portfolio rebalancing across Asian equity markets as institutional investors adjusted allocations to reflect the updated composition.
India-Pakistan Diplomatic Channels Under Renewed Strain as Security Incidents Mount
India-Pakistan diplomatic relations came under renewed strain as a series of security-related incidents along the border prompted both sides to summon envoys for consultations.
Bengaluru Semiconductor Startup’s Rival Faces Investigation Over Alleged IP Theft
A rival to a Bengaluru semiconductor startup faced an investigation over alleged intellectual property theft in a case that highlighted growing concerns over IP protection in India’s deep tech sector.
Rodrigo Duterte Handed Over to ICC by Philippines as Arrest Warrant Unsealed
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was formally handed over to the International Criminal Court where a now-unsealed arrest warrant accuses him of crimes against humanity in the drugs war.
Mangrove Forests at Risk as Coastal Communities Lose Fish and Face Food Crisis
New research highlighted that mangrove forests and coastal fishing communities around the world are increasingly at risk from climate-driven changes that reduce fish stocks and destabilise local food systems.
Scientists Discover Rapid Sea Ice Loss Is Triggering Cascading Ecological Changes
A new study found that the rapid disappearance of Arctic and Antarctic sea ice is triggering a cascade of ecological changes that scientists are only beginning to understand fully.
Humanity Living Beyond Earth’s Sustainable Capacity According to 200-Year Data Study
A sweeping new study analysing over two centuries of population and environmental data found humanity may already be far exceeding what Earth can sustainably support with urgent implications.