Dutch voters head to polls in election test for Europe’s far-right
The Dutch headed to the polls on Wednesday for a snap election seen as a litmus test for the strength of the far-right, which...
Kongsberg fires NSM from StrikeMaster for the first time
Kongsberg and Thales combined efforts to fire a Naval Strike Missile (NSM) test munition from a Bushmaster 4×4 platform on 23 October. The test,...
China expels former aerospace boss and military auditor from top legislature
Beijing expelled a former senior official with an aerospace background and a military auditor from the top national legislature on Tuesday amid its deepening...
Record global EV sales, China aims to double charging capacity: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed....
Israeli military says Gaza ceasefire back on after dozens killed in strikes
Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza have killed at least 60 people, including many children, local hospital officials said on Wednesday, in what is likely...
Global companies ratchet up job cuts amid weak sentiment, AI push
Companies around the globe have ramped up job cuts, with blue-chip firms from Amazon.com to Nestlé and UPS reining in spending, while consumer sentiment...
Meta won’t join Malaysia’s social media licensing framework, proposes talks
Published: 2:49pm, 29 Oct 2025Updated: 3:06pm, 29 Oct 2025 Meta, the tech firm behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, has said it will refuse to...
What is China TCM-inspired ‘hotpot bath’ where visitors soak in chilli pepper soup?
Some bathhouses in China are invigorating the traditional hot spring experience with “hotpot baths”, where visitors immerse themselves in a chilli pepper “soup” inspired...
Japan’s military spending earns total ‘respect’ from US defence chief
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth praised Japan’s new resolve to bolster its military a day after President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi...