Singapore cites ‘national interests’ in denying entry to Hong Kong’s Nathan Law
Published: 3:35pm, 29 Sep 2025Updated: 3:50pm, 29 Sep 2025 Singapore’s government has cited its “national interests” in denying wanted Hong Kong fugitive Nathan Law...
Indonesia restores CNN reporter’s access, revoked after free meal question
The office of Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto on Monday restored access for a CNN Indonesia journalist, Diana Valencia. It had earlier revoked Valencia’s pass...
Fifa’s ban on Malaysian players fuels rival interference claims
The world football governing body Fifa has ignited public outrage in Malaysia after imposing a fine of 350,000 Swiss francs (US$440,000) and a one-year...
Parisian politician aims to change French view of rats from pests to pets
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China’s BYD brings price war to Japan in bid to ignite EV demand
More than two years after BYD began a high-profile foray into the Japanese market, the Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) maker is still struggling to win...
Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact tests India’s Gulf outreach
Published: 2:28pm, 29 Sep 2025Updated: 2:33pm, 29 Sep 2025 When Saudi Arabia and Pakistan signed a mutual defence agreement earlier this month, it was...
China announces date for key party meeting to discuss next 5-year plan
Published: 2:20pm, 29 Sep 2025Updated: 2:50pm, 29 Sep 2025 The Communist Party of China will hold its annual conclave between October 20 and 23...
Hong Kong vice-principal and parent charged over alleged admission corruption
Published: 2:11pm, 29 Sep 2025Updated: 2:31pm, 29 Sep 2025 An assistant principal of a government-aided secondary school and a parent have been charged by...
China, North Korea FMs signal firm ties and united stance against unilateralism
The North Korean and Chinese foreign ministers pledged to strengthen ties and deepen alignment against unilateralism and hegemonism – in a potential veiled swipe...