Vietnam’s ‘bamboo diplomacy’ is paying off, at least for now
In what was outgoing Vietnamese President To Lam’s first international trip since his appointment as the Communist Party of Vietnam’s general secretary, Beijing and...
Fewer migrants risk Darién Gap following Panama crackdown
The number of migrants walking through the jungles of Colombia and Panama en route to the US has fallen in recent weeks, potentially signalling...
Hong Kong police arrest duo over tricking woman into sex to ‘change her fortune’, fraud
Hong Kong police have arrested two people for allegedly tricking a woman into having sex with one of the suspects under the pretence of...
UN begins Gaza polio vaccine campaign as strikes continue and West Bank remains on edge
A campaign to inoculate children in Gaza against polio and prevent the spread of the virus began on Saturday as Palestinians in both the...
Australia’s ‘political win’ in the Pacific gets ‘mild’ response from China
Beijing has been restrained in response to Pacific island leaders backing Canberra’s regional policing plan – a move seen as a “diplomatic coup” for...
Mainland Chinese Olympic stars urge Hongkongers to pursue dreams after sports showcase
Mainland China’s Olympic champions wrapped up a three-day whirlwind trip to Hong Kong, leaving a lasting impression on fans with their acrobatic moves and...
Zelensky proposes India summit to push Ukraine peace plan, Modi says no deal without Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has proposed holding a summit in India aimed at ending the war with Russia, according to people familiar with the...
South China Sea: China warns Philippines again after third collision at Sabina Shoal
The Chinese coastguard on Saturday issued its fourth warning in a week against Philippine vessel movements near the contested Sabina Shoal in the South...
2,500-year-old blacksmith technique brings China’s mammoth machine to life: engineers
An ancient technique, famously used 2,500 years ago to make a sword for a legendary Chinese king, has now been used for a tunnel...