Japan deploys 18,000 police officers for Trump amid ‘lone wolf’ attack fears
Japan dramatically ramped up security as US President Donald Trump arrived in Tokyo on Monday, with 18,000 police officers on duty and a specialist...
Fake AI videos clog social media as Hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica
AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds on Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged towards Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive...
Chinese start-up MiniMax launches record-breaking AI model
MiniMax, a leading Chinese artificial intelligence start-up, released on Monday the M2, which ranks as the world’s leading open model on a prominent leaderboard....
Nearly 7,000 US flights delayed in a day as controller absences surge in shutdown
Air travel turmoil deepened with more than 4,300 flights delayed nationwide on Monday following more than 8,800 delays on Sunday, with air traffic controller...
When mines run dry: why some Chinese cities are racing to reinvent themselves
Few areas of China reflect the country’s decades-long economic transformation more vividly than its cities. Rapid development has made villages into dense urban landscapes...
China is spearheading a new phase of globalisation
China’s 15th five-year plan is more than a policy blueprint; it is a pivotal turning point. This plan and the next one will define...
Britain’s King Charles heckled over brother Prince Andrew during cathedral visit
Published: 5:24am, 28 Oct 2025Updated: 5:47am, 28 Oct 2025 King Charles was heckled by a protester on Monday over his brother Prince Andrew’s ties...
Venezuela moves to cancel Trinidad energy agreements as island hosts US warship
Venezuela’s Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez said on Monday that energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago should be cancelled over what she described as “hostile” actions...
‘Partnership, not pressure’: US soybean farmers urge Trump before Xi talks
Increasingly desperate US farmers, including many who voted for US President Donald Trump, are urging him to adopt a conciliatory approach rather than a...