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Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Monday. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

China urges Brazil to jointly repel ‘external challenges’ as ties deepen

Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira meets Wang Yi and Han Zheng as Brazil seeks key stable fertiliser supply amid US-Iran conflict.

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Trump’s US$1.8 billion ‘weaponisation’ fund on hold after Congress opposition

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China’s SAIC plans to build first EU car plant in Spain’s Galicia

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Americas

US targeting of Brazilian gangs is an attempt to sway election there: experts

The US classified 2 gangs as terrorist organisations, a move seen by some as supportive of Flavio Bolsonaro, son of ex-leader Jair Bolsonaro.

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Brazilian senator and presidential hopeful Flavio Bolsonaro speaks during a political rally in Curitiba, Brazil, on Friday. Photo: EPA

United States & Canada

Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military: appeal court

In January 2025, Trump signed an executive order that claims the sexual identity of transgender service members harms ‘military readiness’.

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US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas

The almost 50 embassies and consulates that process visa applications in African countries will be reduced to 20, according to US officials.

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Diplomacy

Trump claims Israel halted Beirut push as Iran threatens to end peace talks

US president insists negotiations continuing ‘at a rapid pace’, claims to have helped broker a halt to fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.

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A plume of smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the outskirts of Tyre in southern Lebanon. Photo: AFP

Europe

Fans furious at Travis Scott’s 20-minute Istanbul debut set

The US rapper’s event was billed as a show ‘beyond a classic concert’ with a limited audience of 2,500 fans – and tickets starting at US$330.

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Europe

UK Sikh man jailed for life after killing student, lying about racial abuse

Vickrum Digwa had falsely claimed racial abuse, prompting police to handcuff his dying victim, Henry Nowak, who he had stabbed.

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United States & Canada

Key hearing for man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be public, judge rules

Tyler Robinson’s defence had asked to close portions of July’s hearing, when prosecutors must show they have enough evidence for a trial.

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Tyler Robinson, the suspect in the fatal shooting of US conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. Photo: Utah State Courts / Handout via Reuters

Europe

6 stabbed in hours after Arsenal Premier League victory parade

Most of the victims were not seriously hurt, but a man was taken to hospital in a life-threatening condition, and has since stabilised.

1 Jun 2026 - 10:47PM

Arsenal fans celebrate as they wait for the buses to pass by carrying the team during a parade for winning the English Premier League title, in London on Sunday. Photo: AP

Europe

UK publishes new Mandelson files, raising heat on PM Starmer

Documents show vetting of Mandelson before his appointment as UK envoy to the US had warned of ‘reputational risks’ over his ties to Epstein.

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China Economy

Is China’s global economic influence bigger than it looks? New study says yes

Standard metrics understate China’s physical investment gap with the US and its wider economic influence, researchers say.

1 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM

Africa

Young Kenyans protest Ebola quarantine centre for US citizens

Health Minister Aden Duale has said the quarantine centre was for ‘everyone’ and not exclusively for US nationals.

1 Jun 2026 - 7:05PM

A protester holds up a sign during a rally on Monday against a proposed Ebola quarantine centre to be established by the United States at Laikipia Air Base in Kenya. Photo: AP

Middle East

Netanyahu orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, clouding Iran mediation

Order came a day after Israeli ground forces seized a historic castle, reaching their deepest point in Lebanon in 26 years.

1 Jun 2026 - 6:05PM

Traffic clogs an exit route as residents flee the southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

US says struck Iran sites, Tehran responds by targeting base

Kuwait intercepts incoming drone and missile fire as negotiations to end the Iran war drag on.

1 Jun 2026 - 3:44PM

World

Firms flee Singapore’s rising costs, teacher probed over photos: 5 weekend reads

From Pete Hegseth’s Shangri-La speech to a Chinese woman’s botched eyelid surgery, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

1 Jun 2026 - 1:17PM

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China

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.

15 May 2026 - 3:31PM

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

China

A comprehensive visual guide to Trump’s 2026 state visit to China

Go inside Donald Trump’s 43-hour whirlwind trip to Beijing through our complete visual breakdown.

16 May 2026 - 9:34AM

Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

11 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

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Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on US-China relations

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Open Questions series

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AMvideocam

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PMvideocam

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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PMvideocam

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New flooding in Laos cave threatens rescue of remaining villagers

Rescuers work to save trapped people in a cave in Xaisomboun Province, Laos, May 29, 2026. METTA THAM KALASIN RESCUE /Handout via REUTERS THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES. BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE. TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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Deadly blast in Myanmar village kills at least 45

A massive blast at a mining explosives warehouse in Myanmar’s Namhkam township on Sunday has killed at least 45 people

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