
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Chinese extricated from Myanmar scam centres fly home from Thailand
To counter prison radicalisation, MyPCVE must include comprehensive reforms addressing subhuman conditions in Malaysian prisons.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025

France does not want Asia to choose sides in global competition, ambassador to Singapore says
French ambassador to Singapore says each state in the region can defend its own interests against pressure from China or the US.
Tue Feb 18 2025

What is 'Taiwan independence' and is Taiwan already independent?
The US State Department's Taiwan page last week removed a previous reference to not supporting Taiwan's independence.
Tue Feb 18 2025

US says website update routine, after removal of reference to Taiwan independence
As is routine, the fact sheet was updated to inform the general public about our unofficial relationship with Taiwan, says a spokesperson.
Mon Feb 17 2025

DeepSeek: how China’s embrace of open-source AI caused a geopolitical earthquake
DeepSeek's rise embodies the govts push for open-source collaboration while remaining deeply embedded within a state-guided AI ecosystem.
Sat Feb 15 2025

China builds space alliances in Africa as Trump cuts foreign aid
As China advances its relationships in Africa with technology incentives, the United States is pulling back.
Fri Feb 14 2025

TikTok returns on Apple, Google US app stores as Trump delays ban
TikTok, the second-most downloaded app in the US last year, says its latest app was now available for download.
Fri Feb 14 2025

India's Modi brings a tariff 'gift' to Trump talks
Modi hopes concessions on tariffs, fresh business deals and the prospect of cooperation on China will win the US president's favor.
Thu Feb 13 2025

US aid freeze risks handing influence to China in Beijing's backyard
Beijing has doubled its contributions over the past three years to the Cambodian Mine Action Centre.
Wed Feb 12 2025

South Korea spy agency says DeepSeek 'excessively' collects personal data
DeepSeek also provided different answers to potentially sensitive questions in different languages, the NIS noted.
Mon Feb 10 2025

China hopes Dalai Lama can 'return to right path', says its foreign ministry
China is open to talks about the Dalai Lama's future if he abandons his separatist stance, according to a foreign ministry spokesperson.
Mon Feb 10 2025

New Zealand concerns mount as Cook Islands PM plans to sign agreement with China
Cook Islands' PM is heading to China, seeking a partnership in national development, including infrastructure, trade, and the economy.
Mon Feb 10 2025

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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For Azerbaijanis, the Khojaly genocide is more than a historical event - it is a collective trauma that shapes their identity and worldview.
Fri Feb 21 2025