China, Russia partnership ‘stronger than ever’ despite Western sanctions: envoy
Western sanctions have not weakened ties between Beijing and Moscow but instead fostered closer dialogue and higher levels of mutual trust, Russia’s ambassador to...
India’s gem sector regains shine beyond US as exporters pivot to Asia, Middle East
India’s gem and jewellery exports, among the country’s biggest earners, are rebounding in ways that reflect a successful push to diversify trade away from...
BYD’s big plans in Brazil, Xpeng tries to go global: 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....
Do Singapore’s athletes need more funding? Official’s ‘come to party’ review spurs debate
A statement by the secretary general of the Singapore National Olympic Council (SNOC) that athletics had to “come to the party” for the city...
Culled bear meat sparks Japan restaurant feeding frenzy: ‘juicy, delicious’ and sold out
Since Japan recorded a spike in deadly bear attacks, Koji Suzuki has struggled to keep up with booming demand for grilled cuts of the...
Moscow blast kills 2 police near site of Russian general’s car bombing
Published: 3:11pm, 24 Dec 2025Updated: 3:40pm, 24 Dec 2025 Three people were killed by a bomb on Wednesday in Moscow after two police officers...
Teen ‘mastermind’ among 20 held by Hong Kong police over HK$2 million phone fraud
Hong Kong police have arrested 20 people over a series of fraud cases in which a 19-year-old college student allegedly led a gang posing...
Federal Judge Bars Trump Administration’s Funding Cuts to Sanctuary States
A federal judge in Rhode Island has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to divert Homeland Security funding from states that fail to assist with...
Trump-Hosted Kennedy Center Honors Streams on CBS, Paramount+
The 2025 Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which was hosted earlier this month by President Donald Trump, has been released on the CBS and Paramount+...