Indo-Pacific

The Guardian

February 10, 2026

Air Canada's Cuba Flights Grounded Amid U.S. Oil Blockade Crisis

Air Canada halts all Cuba flights due to a U.S. oil blockade, impacting global airlines and Cuban tourism, causing fuel shortages.

#Cuba #Air Canada #U.S. oil blockade

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The New York Times

February 09, 2026

Hong Kong Publisher's 20-Year Sentence Mirrors Chinese Tactics

The sentencing of Jimmy Lai to 20 years reflects a pattern of suppressing dissent seen in mainland China's handling of critics.

#Hong Kong #Jimmy Lai #China

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The Guardian

February 09, 2026

Russia Seeks Alternative After Starlink Access Blocked by SpaceX

Russia scrambles for a Starlink alternative as SpaceX blocks access, disrupting military communications and altering battlefield dynamics.

#Russia #Starlink #SpaceX

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Al Jazeera

February 09, 2026

Pakistan Resumes Cricket Rivalry with India at T20 World Cup

Pakistan's cricket team will face India in the T20 World Cup as their government lifts a previous boycott, marking a significant geopolitical shift.

#India #Pakistan #Cricket

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Deutsche Welle

February 09, 2026

EU Aims for Defense Independence Amid US-China Dominance

Europe pushes for self-reliance in defense as US-China lead market.

#EU #defense #self-reliance

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France 24

February 09, 2026

Historic Victory: Japan's First Female PM Faces Economic, Foreign Policy Challenges

Japan's new PM Sanae Takaichi wins by a landslide, focusing on economy and foreign policy with US-Chinese relations at stake.

#Japan politics #female leadership #economic policy

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BBC

February 09, 2026

Thailand's Progressive Path: Post-Election Challenges Ahead

Thailand faces a pivotal election after years of unrest, with progressives eyeing change amidst enduring political hurdles.

#Thailand #elections #politics

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The Guardian

February 09, 2026

Why India Hosts 100 Literature Festivals Despite Low Readership

India's numerous literature festivals thrive amidst low book sales, driven by cultural, celebrity, and intellectual engagement rather than just reading.

#India #literature #culture

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BBC

February 09, 2026

Thailand's Progressive Movement Faces Post-Election Challenges

After three years of turbulence, Thailand votes again, testing the resilience of progressive forces in a politically fragmented landscape.

#Thailand #elections #progressive politics

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The New York Times

February 09, 2026

Myanmar's Fragile Urban Calm: Post-Coup Economic Despair

Urban life in Myanmar post-coup struggles with deep economic despair despite cities being spared from civil war violence.

#Myanmar #economic crisis #urban despair

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BBC

February 09, 2026

US Strategic Plan to Challenge China's Mineral Supremacy

The US unveils a comprehensive strategy to counter China's critical minerals control, involving 50 nations and promising broad economic implications.

#US strategy #China #critical minerals

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The New York Times

February 09, 2026

Historic Victory for Japan's First Female Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Sanae Takaichi is set to make history as Japan's first female PM with a sweeping electoral win, marking a pivotal shift in Japan's political landscape.

#Japan politics #Sanae Takaichi #gender equality

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