‘Blood and lives’: Chinese foreign minister wades into war of words with Japan
Politburo member Wang Yi has become the most senior Chinese official to wade into the war of words over the new Japanese prime minister’s...
Ambani zoo, India cleared of probe curbing endangered animal imports
Published: 6:20pm, 23 Nov 2025Updated: 6:21pm, 23 Nov 2025 A UN wildlife trade body decided on Sunday not to restrict India from importing endangered...
Overworked staff angry at China education tycoon’s anniversary letter from Antarctica
Chinese education giant New Oriental has ignited online controversy after its founder posted an internal message from his holiday in Antarctica while employees were...
Can apples fight cancer? Only if they partner with gut agent, Chinese team finds
The potential cancer-fighting effects of the antioxidant quercetin – found in a variety of foods including onions, apples and durian – are partly dependent...
Africa attracts smaller EU nations scrambling for influence
From Finland opening diplomatic outposts in Senegal to Czech instructors training Mauritanian security forces, a group of smaller European nations has joined a global...
At G20, China pushes multilateralism, solidarity and free trade amid US boycott
Published: 5:37pm, 23 Nov 2025Updated: 7:04pm, 23 Nov 2025 Chinese Premier Li Qiang has taken Beijing’s push for multilateralism to the Group of 20...
China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji calls for closer New Zealand trade ties
China’s third most senior official and top legislator pledged “sincere” friendship with New Zealand and called for tighter economic links between the two countries...
Ferry smashes into Hong Kong’s Central Pier, damaging structure
Published: 4:59pm, 23 Nov 2025Updated: 5:21pm, 23 Nov 2025 Hong Kong’s transport authorities have requested an investigation report after a Sun Ferry vessel carrying...
Italian left gathers for anti-Meloni campaign despite rivalries
Italy’s centre-left opposition is testing out a big-tent alliance, guessing it’s the best way to unseat Giorgia Meloni at the next general election. Advertisement...