India, China urged to unite against US tariffs amid growing trade tensions
Beijing has called for closer trade cooperation with New Delhi to counter growing US tariffs on Chinese and Indian goods, but analysts are sceptical...
As Europe takes the lead on its own defence, it must agree on how
The new era of great power rivalry is marked by increasing fragmentation between and within states. The outcome of Germany’s recent election provides a...
Philippines investigates possible revival of ‘planted bullet’ scam at airports
Published: 8:25pm, 12 Mar 2025Updated: 8:38pm, 12 Mar 2025 The Philippine government has launched an investigation into allegations that screeners at Manila’s main airport...
Hong Kong’s Cathay not following Singapore Airlines’ ban on using power banks
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways has said it “assessed all the risks” in allowing the continued use of power banks on flights, after Singapore...
Jobs Warning After Trump Tariffs Hit UK Steel and Aluminium Exports
The UK government said President Donald Trump’s actions were disappointing but did not retaliate, while Brussels threatened a trade war with Washington. Jobs could...
Taiwanese law change targets military personnel with links to mainland China
Published: 8:00pm, 12 Mar 2025Updated: 8:07pm, 12 Mar 2025 Taiwanese military personnel who hold identity cards issued in mainland China will face more scrutiny...
Pair who scuffled on Cathay Japan-Hong Kong flight given conditional discharge
Published: 7:51pm, 12 Mar 2025Updated: 7:59pm, 12 Mar 2025 A court has granted two Cathay Pacific business-class passengers a conditional discharge after the pair...
China-US deal could aid faltering American economy but not fix it, say analysts
As the risk of an economic slowdown grows in the United States, a trade pact with China could help reduce its severity by obliging...
Japanese ex-adult star Rae Lil Black raises eyebrows as ‘Muslim convert’ in Malaysia
Japanese former adult film star Rae Lil Black has ignited a social media frenzy in Malaysia with videos of herself breaking fast at mosques...