If the US wants peace in Korea, no talks are better than rushed talks
Ahead of US President Donald Trump’s coming visit to South Korea, speculation is mounting about a possible meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un....
Repairing Trump’s tariff ‘damage’ will take time, warns former US Treasury chief
US President Donald Trump’s “badly misguided” tariff policy is impairing the efficiency of America’s economy despite its short-term resilience, and the damage will need...
King Charles, Pope Leo pray together in 500-year first
Britain’s King Charles and Pope Leo prayed together in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, in the first joint worship including an English monarch...
Hong Kong police hunt for 2 after young man attacked with sharp weapons
Published: 7:02pm, 23 Oct 2025Updated: 7:31pm, 23 Oct 2025 Hong Kong police are searching for two suspects who allegedly attacked a 20-year-old man with...
China’s global goal for yuan boosted by Ethiopian hopes for loan currency swap
Ethiopia’s plan to convert its dollar-denominated Chinese loans to yuan is a “savvy financial arbitrage play” in the view of some analysts, while others...
Hong Kong’s annual Wine and Dine Festival returns with focus on Chinese vintages
Published: 7:00pm, 23 Oct 2025Updated: 8:21pm, 23 Oct 2025 Hong Kong’s annual Wine and Dine Festival returned on Thursday, showcasing an expanded range of...
First snowfall on Japan’s Mount Fuji this winter, 21 days later than usual
The peak of Japan’s Mount Fuji was capped with snow for the first time this winter on Thursday, reaching the milestone 21 days later...
China’s top cities, inland provinces lead GDP growth as domestic demand rises
As China stays on track to achieve its annual growth target, top-tier cities Shanghai and Beijing – along with several inland regions – outperformed...
China and Indonesia to set up remote sensing centre to help monitor environment
Published: 6:18pm, 23 Oct 2025Updated: 6:26pm, 23 Oct 2025 China and Indonesia have agreed to establish a satellite remote sensing centre as part of...