Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade
About 40 countries are discussing joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran holding “the global economy hostage”, Britain said on...
What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path
The US is likely to “escalate to de-escalate” its conflict with Iran, planning more aggressive strikes in the coming weeks to force a resolution,...
China’s Iran war strategy, Trump’s Hormuz ask: 7 global relations reads
We have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering global relations from the past few weeks. If you would like...
US crude tops US$110, Wall Street falls after Trump vows more Iran attacks
Stocks slumped and oil prices soared on Thursday after President Donald Trump vowed the US will continue to attack Iran and failed to offer...
How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged
Donald Trump’s threat to seize Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil hub – could be a risky proposition, analysts say, given its strategic...
Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes
The government has filed an application to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying in accordance with Hong...
Italy arrests German-Indian ‘guru’ on child abuse allegations
The suspected leader of an isolated forest community on the Mediterranean island of Sicily has been arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting child...
Chinese AI giants pivot toward proprietary models to drive revenue, performance
Chinese companies including Alibaba Cloud and Zhipu AI have opted not to open-source some of their latest artificial intelligence models as they look to...
Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong
Hong Kong begins a five-day long weekend break for the Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays from Friday to Tuesday, with authorities expecting busy...