Europe, US continue to seek common ground on China, despite other policy differences
European Union leaders still want to collaborate with the United States on China policy – even as Washington’s envoys continue to slam the bloc’s...
Oktoberfest grounds closed as Munich police investigate explosives incident
Published: 4:37pm, 1 Oct 2025Updated: 5:28pm, 1 Oct 2025 The Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich will remain shut on Wednesday until at least 5pm...
Indonesian Rescue Workers ‘Racing Against Time’ in Search for Dozens in Rubble of Collapsed School
SIDOARJO, Indonesia—Indonesian rescue workers were racing against the clock on Wednesday in the search for survivors from a school collapse in the province of...
EU is diversifying its supply chains, but it’s still reliant on China
Europe’s attempt to reduce its dependence on China through trade agreements in Asia may not achieve the intended outcome. Instead of breaking ties, Brussels...
Beijing issues paper on Taiwan, rebukes West for ‘gross violation’ of global order
Published: 4:29pm, 1 Oct 2025Updated: 5:50pm, 1 Oct 2025 Beijing marked the anniversary of the foundation of the People’s Republic by reasserting its position...
‘Keep us in your prayers’: Malaysian celebrities risk it all to sail to Gaza
Celebrity sisters, a rapper and an actress are among the 34 Malaysians sailing with a seaborne mission seeking to break Israel’s blockade of Gaza...
Hong Kong police arrest woman after daughter, 8, shoves baby off bench
Published: 4:15pm, 1 Oct 2025Updated: 4:43pm, 1 Oct 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested a 37-year-old woman for allegedly neglecting her eight-year-old daughter, who...
Singapore’s defence chief urges against protectionism, ‘nativist instincts’
Published: 4:15pm, 1 Oct 2025Updated: 5:11pm, 1 Oct 2025 Corporate leaders should reject rising protectionism and nativist instincts by taking an active role in...
Hong Kong autumn 2025 art auctions see the lowest turnover in 8 years
The art market downturn continued to play out at Christie’s, Phillips and Sotheby’s regional headquarters in Hong Kong this past weekend, with the turnover...