Nvidia CEO Joins Trump on China Trip as President Urges China to ‘Open Up’ to US Businesses
U.S. President Donald Trump said Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was with him aboard Air Force One as he traveled to Beijing on May 13,...
What does Pentagon chief Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s rare presence in President Donald Trump’s entourage to Beijing signals a willingness on both sides to strengthen military communications...
EU won’t ban LGBTQ ‘conversion therapy’ but will push states to act
The European Union will not ban “conversion therapy” targeting LGBTQ people, but will push member states to take action against such practices, it said...
Ex-HKUST professor admits taking HK$40,000 to secure student’s admission
A Hong Kong court has remanded a former university professor in custody pending sentencing for accepting a HK$40,000 (US$5,109) bribe and offering red packets...
France blames new cruise outbreak on stomach bug, lifts lockdown
Published: 8:47pm, 13 May 2026Updated: 4:29am, 14 May 2026 French authorities on Wednesday allowed asymptomatic passengers to leave a British cruise ship, saying a...
South Asia must make water a top priority
Summer hit South Asia early this year. April saw above average temperatures and the mercury is expected to reach unbearable highs this month. We...
Gunshots fired in stand-off at Philippine Senate over ICC suspect
Published: 8:21pm, 13 May 2026Updated: 8:28pm, 13 May 2026 Volleys of gunshots were heard at the Philippine Senate on Wednesday and people were told...
Iran war pushes Asia’s Gulf migrants to use stablecoins for remittances
Asian migrant workers in the Gulf are testing stablecoins as a backup channel for sending money home, as the Iran war heightens fears that...
Netherlands protests US proposal to further bar chip giant ASML from China market
The Dutch government has objected to a proposed US law that would further restrict semiconductor equipment giant ASML from selling to China and servicing...