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China’s deep-sea mining fleet may also track US submarines (3)

Chinese research vessels are suspected of military activities, including cable intelligence gathering, under the guise of deep-sea mining. As U.S.-China rivalry intensifies around the Cook Islands, concerns are growing over dual-use technology, environmental damage, and geopolitical tensions.

2026.04.30

China’s deep-sea mining fleet may also track US submarines (2)

Chinese vessels may be collecting strategic intelligence under the guise of resource exploration. Meanwhile, the U.S. is accelerating deep-sea mining while sidestepping international rules. Scientists warn this race could cause irreversible environmental damage.

2026.04.21

Another Rohingya Boat Tragedy: When Desperation Meets the World’s Silence

In April 2026, a boat carrying Rohingya refugees capsized in the Andaman Sea en route to Malaysia. Of around 280 passengers, 25–30 suffocated in the hold and only 9 survived, highlighting the urgent need for international intervention.

2026.04.17

[Dunia Book Club] Review of Sohyun Park's 『Southeast Asia: The Ultimate Diversity of Cultures』: Expanding the Outer World and the Inner World Through Learning Southeast Asia

This article revisits how Southeast Asia is commonly understood through Park Sohyun’s Southeast Asia: The Ultimate Diversity of Cultures. It moves beyond colonial and development narratives to examine the region in a more layered way, inviting readers to question Western-centered assumptions.

2026.04.13

China’s deep-sea mining fleet may also track US submarines (1)

Mongabay and CNN report that Chinese deep-sea mining vessels are allegedly prioritizing "dual-use" military intelligence over exploration. With the U.S. countering through massive supply chain investments, this intensifying race is heightening fears of marine ecosystem destruction.

2026.04.10

Gold, Trucks, and Livestock: Kashmir’s Eid Donations for Iran

This reportage captures a solidarity movement in Kashmir, where people donate gold, vehicles, and livestock to support Iran. Rooted in shared history, it transcends sectarian divides and turns charity into a powerful collective and political statement.

2026.03.27

Kashmir’s VPN Ban: Security Over Livelihoods

YouTubers and IT workers in Indian-administered Kashmir face threats to their livelihoods from frequent internet shutdowns and government VPN bans. These security-driven controls have cut productivity and income, prompting calls for free expression and a stable digital environment.

2026.03.13

🍏 <Dunia Letter> - No. 7

Hello, this is DUNIA, an investigative journalism network uncovering power across Asia. In this issue of the DUNIA Letter, we reflect on the language and perspectives that surround war — and the frames through which we interpret the news. We look at how terms such as “self-defense” and “counterterrorism” are used

2026.03.13

[DUNIA Book Club] Review of Moontae Jung’s 『Hazardous Frame』: The Dangers and Possibilities of Framing

This review of Jung Moontae’s Hazardous Frame examines the hidden perspectives embedded in Korean media’s coverage of international news. It critiques the marginalization of Asia and argues that recognizing one’s own framing is the starting point for more critical journalism.

2026.03.06

Bangladesh After the Election: Stability or New Crisis?

Bangladesh has chosen change. Following the Feb 12 election, the BNP took power, ending 17 years of autocratic rule. Citizens have restored democracy with a hard-won vote for the Tarique Rahman administration. Full report from Dhaka by Dunia.

2026.02.26

[Beyond DUNIA] The 2026 Thailand General Election and the Rise of "Smart Authoritarianism"

South Korean political science researcher Lee Jungwoo analyzes Thailand's 2026 election and "Smart Authoritarianism," where elites use institutions and nationalism over coups. It details conservative wins and the challenges for reformists.

2026.02.12

🍏 <Dunia Letter> - No. 5

Hello! This is Dunia, an independent investigative journalism network connecting Asia. In this edition of the Dunia Letter, we trace a series of journeys — from the overseas political involvement of a religious organization, to the ways Asian women’s stories are told and recorded, and to the long diplomatic path

2026.02.06

[Beyond DUNIA] Review of Chen Sihong’s Ghost Town: Who Gets to Tell the Stories of Asian Women

This essay reviews Chen Sihong’s Ghost Town to examine who tells the stories of Asian women. Through a gay younger brother’s perspective, it reveals how patriarchy and homophobia shape women’s lives, and suggests that their histories can be written through solidarity with other marginalized voices.

2026.01.26

[Beyond DUNIA] Is the Queer Movement Really a Western Invention?

This article challenges the idea that the queer movement originated in the West. Through the 1995 Beijing World Conference on Women and the case of Indonesia, it shows how queer movements in Asia emerged from local gender systems and political repression, forming distinct histories of resistance.

2026.01.19

[Beyond DUNIA] Are There Indian Feminists Working in India, Not the United States?

This article explores Indian feminism beyond gender equality, highlighting how women resist exploitation by capital, the state, and development-driven environmental destruction. From the Chipko Movement to Dalit agro-feminism, it shows feminism as a struggle for sustainability and social justice.

2026.01.12