EU’s Reluctance to Follow the U.S. in Iran Conflict Signals a New Shift
Francis Tuschek, Ulaan Bator German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that military strikes on Iran will not lead to regime change, marking a rare split between Berlin and Washington over strategy in the Middle East. His remarks underscore the European Union’s broader hesitation to back U.S.-led wars — a stance that Taiwanese analysts say could…
Pope Leo condemns US-Israeli war on Iran
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh Pope Leo XIV has spoken against the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran and called for an immediate ceasefire. Stability can never be achieved through violence, the Chicago-born pontiff has warned. The Pope delivered his speech as part of a weekly Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican on Sunday,…
Jake Saunders- Singapore The dramatic events unfolding in the United States and the Middle East over the past week have drawn close attention in Taipei, as Washington’s decision to launch a joint military campaign with Israel against Iran has triggered political turmoil, economic volatility, and an outpouring of dissent across the American public. In the…
Sweden Probes Major E-Government Data Breach as ByteToBreach Hackers Claim Responsibility — A Cautionary Tale for Taiwan’s Cybersecurity Preparedness
Jake Saunders, Editor Swedish authorities have opened an investigation into a possible breach of the country’s e-government system, raising concerns over the exposure of sensitive information and citizens’ personal data. A hacker group known as ByteToBreach claimed responsibility for the attack, announcing the breach on the dark web early Thursday. The group reportedly shared files…
China’s Military Flights Near Taiwan Halt for Nearly Two Weeks
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh Taiwan’s skies recently saw an unexpected pause in Chinese military activity that left defense observers guessing. For nearly two weeks, no People’s Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft were recorded flying near the island—a rare silence in what has become a near-daily pattern of incursions. According to Taiwan’s defense ministry, Chinese warplanes resumed…
Beyond Rhetoric: Calls for Concrete Action to Address Gender-Based Violence and Discrimination in Newsrooms
Associate Editor, Taipei As the international community including Taiwan observes this year’s International Women’s Month, the Federation of Eastern African Journalists has noted with concerns about unacceptable working conditions women journalists are subjected to by both local and international media houses. We urge local and global media industry to move beyond rhetoric and implement meaningful…
Xi Jinping Vows Tougher Military Anti-Corruption Drive Amid Espionage Concerns
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh – Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged to intensify his campaign against corruption in the armed forces, warning that disloyalty and graft will not be tolerated as Beijing faces mounting scrutiny over internal discipline and foreign espionage threats. Speaking to delegates from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the People’s Armed…
Iran’s Decentralized Defense Strategy Sends Shockwaves Through Global Energy Markets
Francis Tuschek, Kaohsiung Iran’s decentralized “Mosaic Defense” strategy has intensified regional instability, disrupting global energy flows and raising concerns in Asia over supply security. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has adopted a war of attrition, deploying waves of drones and missiles to overwhelm U.S. and Gulf defenses while targeting energy infrastructure critical to the…
China Condemns US-Israeli Strikes on Iran, Taiwan Watches Regional Fallout
Francis Tuschek, Associate Editor– China has sharply criticized the recent joint US-Israeli military strikes on Iran, describing them as a “flagrant violation” of the UN Charter and a departure from “fundamental norms of international relations,” according to a March 1 report from state-run Xinhua News Agency. Beijing’s reaction mirrors its earlier denunciation of Washington’s capture…
UK Labour MP’s Husband Among Three Arrested in China Espionage Probe
Richard Saunders, Phnom Penh he husband of Labour MP Joani Reid has been detained as part of a national security investigation into alleged spying for China. David Taylor, 39, was arrested in London on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service, an offence under the National Security Act 2023. He remains in custody alongside two…
