Retreating globally, US finds a new arena to flex power – at home
The Donald Trump administration is executing not merely a restructuring but a fundamental redefinition of American military purpose. The clearest evidence emerged in June,...
Louvre theft sparks spate of French museum burglaries
Almost 2,000 gold and silver coins were stolen during a nighttime burglary at a French museum – just hours after the spectacular theft at...
China deploys new floating barrier at Scarborough Shoal, satellite image shows
China has installed a new floating barrier at Scarborough Shoal, according to satellite imagery, as tensions rise between Beijing and Manila over the disputed...
Prince Harry, Meghan join calls to halt AI surpassing human intelligence
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have joined prominent computer scientists, economists, artists, evangelical Christian leaders and American conservative commentators Steve Bannon and Glenn...
Belarusian model reportedly killed in Myanmar went there on her own: Thai police
Thai immigration officials have denied claims that a Belarusian model was abducted while in Bangkok and forcibly taken to Myanmar, where tabloids claim she...
Will death penalty demand for Hasina jeopardise extradition to Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s pursuit of the death penalty against the country’s ousted former leader, Sheikh Hasina, has emerged as a key obstacle in efforts to bring...
Thai minister quits amid Cambodia scam and crypto controversy
Thailand’s deputy finance minister resigned on Wednesday following allegations linking him to Cambodia-based cyber scam centres. Advertisement Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered Vorapak Tanyawong,...
Guangdong pushes AI-powered growth despite looming shadow of Nexperia tensions
Guangdong province – China’s manufacturing powerhouse – has unveiled comprehensive plans to integrate artificial intelligence into industrial operations and attract foreign investment, underscoring its...
Rethink ‘repetitive’ handling of murderer’s early release review: Hong Kong court
A Hong Kong court has found that authorities were wrong in law to oppose the early release of a convicted murderer on the grounds...