US sanctions shipping network for smuggling Iran oil
The US Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned a network of shipping companies and vessels led by an Iraqi-Kittitian businessman for smuggling Iranian oil disguised...
Indonesia’s Prabowo visits China after initially cancelling trip over protests
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will visit China for a military parade commemorating 80 years since the end of World War II on Wednesday, a...
Peru police hunt for shooter after Indonesian diplomat ‘assassinated’ in Lima
Published: 1:06am, 3 Sep 2025Updated: 1:19am, 3 Sep 2025 An Indonesian diplomat was shot dead in Peru’s capital as he arrived on a bicycle...
Another quake hits Afghanistan, hindering efforts as death toll exceeds 1,400
Published: 12:00am, 3 Sep 2025Updated: 1:29am, 3 Sep 2025 An earthquake of magnitude 5.5 shook southeastern Afghanistan on Tuesday, sparking fears of further damage...
Xi reiterates support for Iran nuclear programme amid Western pressure
Published: 11:33pm, 2 Sep 2025Updated: 11:48pm, 2 Sep 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping doubled down on his support for Iran to “safeguard its national...
Trump’s State Dept blunder, Chinese student furore: 7 US-China relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like...
Hong Kong auxiliary policeman arrested for alleged indecency while driving cab
Published: 11:01pm, 2 Sep 2025Updated: 12:37am, 3 Sep 2025 An off-duty Hong Kong auxiliary police officer has been suspended from duty after he was...
As China exports to Russia dip on less car demand, new deals show ‘room to grow’
Despite a slowdown in automotive shipments from China to Russia, there is room for them to advance trade settled in yuan and roubles as...
US revokes TSMC’s ‘fast track’ China export status as controls tighten
The US has revoked Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s (TSMC) authorisation to freely ship essential gear to its main Chinese chipmaking base, potentially curtailing its...