In Trump’s rare earths rant, US soldiers find a weary world policeman
“Hydraulic or magnets?” US President Donald Trump asked some baffled American troops stationed in Japan during his visit this week, and demanded to know...
China, UK police join forces to recover funds from massive crypto fraud
Chinese police are working with UK law enforcement authorities to track down fugitives and illicit funds involved in a massive cryptocurrency fraud and money...
Photos of glass lift being built on Bali’s iconic ‘dinosaur’ cliff spark outrage
Published: 8:08pm, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 8:10pm, 31 Oct 2025 A glass lift being built into one of Bali’s most photographed cliffs has triggered outrage...
‘Unacceptable’: UN condemns US strikes on alleged drug boats
The UN human rights chief said on Friday that US military strikes against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean allegedly carrying...
Beyond a trade deal: will more Xi-Trump summits lead to new era of stability?
Published: 7:42pm, 31 Oct 2025Updated: 8:44pm, 31 Oct 2025 The world’s two largest powers signalled at least 14 months of likely stability in US-China...
Hong Kong boy, 16, admits joining pro-independence group based in Taiwan
A 16-year-old boy has admitted joining a Taiwan-based political group to seek Hong Kong’s independence in breach of the national security law. Advertisement The...
Bukit Bintang upgrade to rival ‘Singapore’s Orchard Road’ draws Malaysian ire
A government plan to spend nearly US$1 million on decorative lights and other cosmetic upgrades in Kuala Lumpur’s famed Bukit Bintang district has drawn...
How China’s industry fuels ‘tough’ trade war stance – and why demand still vital
China’s supply chain upgrades have strengthened its hand in negotiations with the United States and are expected to bolster its competitive edge over the...
How are leading Western think tanks unboxing the Xi-Trump summit?
US President Donald Trump hailed his high-stakes meeting on Thursday with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “great success”, marked by progress on thorny...