Consumers will decide the course of the US-China tech rivalry
Regardless of how trade talks go, the US-China tech rivalry isn’t going away. From each side’s perspective, maintaining a lead in futuristic technologies matters...
Conflict at China’s ancient Sanxingdui led to exodus, destruction: scholar
Recent archaeological research on the ruins of Sanxingdui in southwestern China suggests an internal conflict spurred a population exodus and destruction of parts of...
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
It has black button eyes and long, thin whiskers that tremble when it looks around curiously. Advertisement Unlike most rats, this one has a...
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...