China’s Fujian carrier leaves port, adding to signs it will soon enter service
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has left its shipyard again, according to images from Chinese social media, adding to speculation that it will...
Europe’s defence needs threaten push to penalise Israel on Gaza
Amid scenes of destruction and hunger in Gaza and this week’s bombing in Qatar, frustrated European leaders are threatening sanctions on Israel and rethinking...
Indonesia’s new finance chief plans US$12 billion boost for lending
Indonesia’s new finance minister wants to immediately flood the economy with roughly US$12 billion in cash to jump-start lending, proving his commitment to President...
Malaysian society is polarised but can overcome challenges: Anthony Loke
Malaysia may have become more polarised amid intense race rhetoric and systemic problems, but individuals have agency to do their part and private companies...
Arts hub in Hong Kong’s east Kowloon positioned to be city’s Broadway
Published: 7:01pm, 11 Sep 2025Updated: 7:08pm, 11 Sep 2025 A new arts and performing hub in Hong Kong’s east Kowloon, set to debut in...
China backs Three Gorges megaproject, hot on heels of giant Tibet dam
China’s top economic planner has flagged a megaproject to expand shipping capacity on the Three Gorges, slated to span the coming five-year plan, while...
Over 100 countries to send defence officials to China’s Xiangshan security forum
Published: 7:00pm, 11 Sep 2025Updated: 7:23pm, 11 Sep 2025 China will host defence officials from more than 100 countries next week at the Beijing...
Britain fires Mandelson as US ambassador over links to Jeffrey Epstein
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer sacked his ambassador in Washington Peter Mandelson on Thursday following fresh revelations about the diplomat’s friendship with the late...
Arrests of Indonesian protesters spur fears of censorship, more political chaos
Published: 6:30pm, 11 Sep 2025Updated: 6:44pm, 11 Sep 2025 The arrests of activists and social media users in Indonesia on accusations of inciting violence...