It’s back – revived TEDxHongKong challenges assumptions and reframes beliefs
Hong Kong is an international economic powerhouse brimming with talent and capital, but how much of that has trickled down to local communities? This...
Taiwan opposition leader promotes cross-strait peace during US trip
The need for Beijing and Washington to pursue “reconciliation and cooperation” and avoid war is the central message of her US trip, Taiwan’s main...
US House votes to stop Iran war in rebuke to Trump
The Republican-led House voted on Wednesday to halt the war with Iran, breaking with US President Donald Trump on an unpopular foreign conflict that...
US Treasury Secretary Bessent says China eyeing more Boeing purchases ahead of Xi visit
Published: 6:03am, 4 Jun 2026Updated: 6:13am, 4 Jun 2026 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Wednesday that China is “very interested” in additional...
First Trump, then Putin go to China. Does great-power diplomacy now hinge on Beijing?
Despite recent back-to-back visits to Beijing by US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, no new trilateral framework or major diplomatic breakthrough...
US and ‘Five Eyes’ allies warn of LinkedIn China spying threat
Published: 5:47am, 4 Jun 2026Updated: 5:57am, 4 Jun 2026 The US and its “Five Eyes” intelligence partners issued what they said was an unprecedented...
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...