Iran war reflects the false promise of US ‘energy dominance’
In the spring of 2026, amid a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the United States...
Why Japan’s earthquake has Bali on edge over magnitude 9 ‘megathrust’ risk
The magnitude 7.7 earthquake that hit Japan on Monday has renewed worries on Indonesia’s holiday island of Bali, which sits on the same Pacific...
Anthropic’s Mythos is stoking cybersecurity fears. What does it mean for China?
In the first of a three-part series on Anthropic’s new powerful Mythos AI model, we look at its impact on Chinese AI, cybersecurity and...
Singapore’s Balakrishnan warns Hormuz just a ‘dry run’ if US, China clash
The geopolitical fallout from the Strait of Hormuz chokehold in the Middle East is just a “dry run”, with the Pacific being where the...
Hong Kong residents flock to theatres to buy advanced HK$30 Cinema Day tickets
Hong Kong residents, from housewives to stay-at-home mothers and couples, have rushed to theatres to secure HK$30 (US$4) tickets for Cinema Day, with many...
Why China backs Namibia’s nuclear fuel rod production
China is backing Namibia’s bid to move beyond raw material exports by supporting the domestic processing of critical minerals and uranium. In a joint...
Delhi schools sound alarm – and water bell – as India sizzles in brutal heatwave
Schools in India’s capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a...
World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting
Mexico’s government said it was bolstering security at tourist sites after a man opened fire on tourists at pyramids outside Mexico City less than...
Climbing lamp posts cross-legged challenge goes viral in China with players often needing rescue
A Chinese woman who tried to copy a recently viral lamp post climbing challenge got herself stuck and had to call the police to...