5 lessons for Asia as it studies wars from the privilege of peace
Since the Ukraine war began in 2022, Asia has been watching conflict as if enrolled in a study course. We have heard every argument:...
Trump says may leave UFC arena on White House lawn permanently
US President Donald Trump suggested he might keep the Ultimate Fighting Championship cage-fighting arena being built on the lawn of the White House as...
Ukraine and Hungary agree on minority rights, paving way for EU accession talks
Published: 4:33am, 4 Jun 2026Updated: 5:02am, 4 Jun 2026 Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Wednesday that Hungary and Ukraine reached an agreement...
China, EU slam proposed US tariffs, reject forced labour allegations
The administration of US President Donald Trump has proposed new tariffs of up to 12.5 per cent on imports from China and dozens of...
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council
Published: 2:49am, 4 Jun 2026Updated: 3:06am, 4 Jun 2026 Portugal and Austria defeated Germany for seats on the powerful but deeply divided UN Security...
Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, EU’s Kallas says
Published: 2:07am, 4 Jun 2026Updated: 2:15am, 4 Jun 2026 Ukrainian drone strikes deep inside Russia are causing “panic” for the Kremlin, EU top diplomat...
Lula thanks China for beef win and tells US after tariffs: ‘I will sell to someone else’
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva thanked China for clearing the country’s beef of foot-and-mouth disease and fired a barb at US President...
Wim Wenders pulls 1975 film over nude scene with then-13-year-old Nastassja Kinski
Published: 1:42am, 4 Jun 2026Updated: 1:56am, 4 Jun 2026 German filmmaker Wim Wenders on Wednesday said he has pulled his 1975 movie The Wrong...
Trump says Vance and Rubio teaming up for 2028 run would be unbeatable
Published: 12:05am, 4 Jun 2026Updated: 12:58am, 4 Jun 2026 US President Donald Trump said in a podcast interview aired on Wednesday that Vice-President J.D....