Trans-Himalayan net zero is a strategic necessity for Asia
The trans-Himalayan arc, a high-altitude desert landscape spanning from Leh and Lhasa to Gilgit and Thimphu, has long been romanticized as a pristine, stoic wilderness of ice and silence.
Hong Kong banks dependent on SWIFT are warned of new US sanctions
The United States has threatened to impose sanctions on Chinese banks if they are found to be involved in handling money from Iran’s oil trade payments, marking a sharp escalation in efforts to tighten financial pressure on Tehran.
US starting to respond to challenge of massive drone incursions
The US is starting to respond to drone incursions on US territory, but the response does not match the growing threats from drones, which are likely to get worse. In 2025, the US tracked 34,000 drones along the southern border, a significant increase over 2024.