Israel to hold parliamentary elections on October 27 as Netanyahu seeks another term
Published: 12:22am, 13 Jul 2026Updated: 1:44am, 13 Jul 2026 Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its...
Israeli gunfire in Gaza refugee camp kills 6, including 9-year-old girl
Israeli attacks killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said, as mediators held...
What does China’s J-16 fighter jet in ‘beast mode’ mean for PLA Air Force patrols?
A newly emerged image of a PLA J-16 multirole fighter jet in a rare, heavy air‑superiority “extreme loadout” configuration points to an extension of...
US, EU, Others Reaffirm South China Sea Arbitration Ruling on 10th Anniversary
The European Union, the United States, and 13 other countries marked the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling by reaffirming...
First session of Syria’s parliament convenes after Assad’s ousting
Syria’s transitional parliament began its first session on Sunday, tasked with drafting the country’s new constitution and laying the groundwork for democracy after decades...
Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate
Published: 8:49pm, 12 Jul 2026Updated: 11:17pm, 12 Jul 2026 Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme has sparked a fierce online debate over public hygiene and...
Aung San Suu Kyi will be looked after, Myanmar envoy tells Asean
Foreign ministers from Asean were told on Sunday by their Myanmar counterpart that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health...
For a China on the rise, soft power is vital
Dr John Quelch is executive vice-chancellor, American president and distinguished professor of social science at Duke Kunshan University in China. Published: 8:30pm, 12 Jul...
Dam Collapse, Millions Trapped By Floods, But China’s Rescue Crews Stage Fake Shows
In July 2026, southern China, especially areas such as Guangxi, was hit by continuous heavy rainfall. The torrential downpours brought by Typhoon Maysak caused...