Conflict.asia

OSINT Situation Desk
Conflict / Incidents Military Bases Energy Networks Datacenters / IXPs Transport Choke Points Conflict / Incidents Military Bases Energy Networks Datacenters / IXPs Transport Choke Points Conflict / Incidents Military Bases Energy Networks Datacenters / IXPs Transport Choke Points
Back To Desk Full Day Edition Read On SCMP Asia
Diplomacy & Power April 30, 2026 568 stories in this edition

Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Teresa Elena Frontado
Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads

Preview Brief

With Congress again failing to curb US President Donald Trump’s authority over Cuba, the centre of gravity in US policy towards the island is shifting decisively back to the White House – and to a narrower, more consequential question: what comes next? Tuesday’s 51-47 Senate vote to block a Democratic-led war powers resolution on Cuba does not change policy on its own. It was widely expected, reflecting a long-standi...

Feed Summary

With Congress again failing to curb US President Donald Trump’s authority over Cuba, the centre of gravity in US policy towards the island is shifting decisively back to the White House – and to a narrower, more conseque...

Related In Edition

More from Diplomacy & Power

Related previews keep the same media frame and preserve your current desk context so you can continue scanning without losing the edition flow.

See you in Beijing: the big shift in Xi’s travel plans and what it means for China

SCMP Asia · 1m ago

See you in Beijing: the big shift in Xi’s travel plans and what it means for China

China’s diplomatic strategy has undergone a conspicuous shift, with Beijing conducting far fewer overseas state visits, opting instead to welcome a steady stream of foreign leaders to the capital. According to data compi...

Open Preview Source Site
Commentary: Washington courts Manila, but the rest of Southeast Asia is watching

Channel NewsAsia · 1m ago

Commentary: Washington courts Manila, but the rest of Southeast Asia is watching

The region has a dilemma in engaging the US, as it faces the economic fallout of President Donald Trump’s actions in the Middle East, says Kevin Chen of the S Rajaratnam School of International Studies.

Open Preview Source Site

Channel NewsAsia

Diplomacy & Power

Channel NewsAsia · 1m ago

Verstappen taking his time on F1 future, says rule tweaks only a tickle

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Verstappen taking his time on F1 future, says rule tweaks only a tickle.

Open Preview Source Site

Channel NewsAsia

Diplomacy & Power

Channel NewsAsia · 1m ago

Dorgeles strikes late as Braga edge Freiburg 2-1 in Europa League semi-final

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to Dorgeles strikes late as Braga edge Freiburg 2-1 in Europa League semi-final.

Open Preview Source Site

Al Jazeera English

Diplomacy & Power

Al Jazeera English · 1m ago

Kenya’s Sawe hailed at State House after historic marathon

Kenyan runner Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome from President William Ruto.

Open Preview Source Site
China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills

Channel NewsAsia · 1m ago

China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills

Channel NewsAsia is tracking Diplomacy & Power developments tied to China holds naval, air patrols near Scarborough Shoal as Philippines, US stage drills.

Open Preview Source Site