Advertisement
Advertisement
World
+ FOLLOW
United States & Canada
Europe
Middle East
Americas
Africa
Russia & Central Asia
Politics
Leaked plan for US military overflights triggers sovereignty row in Indonesia
Internal warnings reveal a government split over risks that blanket access for US warplanes could drag Indonesia into foreign conflicts.
36 minutes ago
Mossad says Israel will keep trying to topple Iran’s government
25 minutes ago
Which countries are most vulnerable as US imposes Persian Gulf blockade?
15 Apr 2026 - 8:00AM
Diplomacy
After ‘wonderful’ talks with Lebanon, Israel envoy says more dialogue coming
Sides commit to more engagement as Trump urges disarming Hezbollah, but analysts warn a durable Israel-Lebanon deal remains unlikely.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:46AM
videocam
Israeli air strikes on Lebanon have complicated the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan
Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:46AM
videocam
8
United States & Canada
King Charles to charm Trump on state visit overshadowed by US-UK rift
The British king’s first US state visit later this month takes on far greater significance amid tensions between Trump and Starmer.
2 hours ago
videocam
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Europe
‘I’m shocked by her’: Trump turns on Italy’s Meloni in clash over pope
US president accuses European ally of lacking ‘courage’ after she denounced his attacks on the pope and refused to join the Iran war effort.
3 hours ago
videocam
5
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump in 2025. Photo: AFP
United States & Canada
US military says 4 killed in fourth ‘drug boat’ strike in a week
Death toll from controversial campaign reaches 174 as the US military increases kinetic operations in the eastern Pacific.
6 hours ago
Europe
‘Truly monstrous’: Germany jails Chinese student in Pelicot-like rape case
Zhongyi J. repeatedly drugged, assaulted and filmed his girlfriend, sedating her so heavily that her breathing repeatedly stopped.
3 hours ago
6
United States & Canada
Trump’s son Eric to join father’s state visit to China
The move could raise concerns in Washington, given that the US president’s personal wealth and business dealings are managed by his family.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:18AM
United States & Canada
Harvey Weinstein rape retrial begins in New York
The film mogul, who is accused of raping actress Jessica Mann, is being retried after a mistrial was declared last June.
3 hours ago
Harvey Weinstein appears at Manhattan Supreme Court for the start of jury selection on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Europe
Men with higher IQs are less conservative, study finds
Those of average ability tend to support values associated with tradition and strict social order, German researchers say.
15 Apr 2026 - 2:47AM
Europe
Stunned Frenchman wins US$1 million Picasso with US$117 raffle ticket
Sales engineer Ari Hodara wondered if it was a hoax when he got a call after the draw at Christie’s auction house in Paris.
15 Apr 2026 - 3:44AM
China
China and the US want rare earths. Brazil will share – on one condition
Move comes as Washington locks US$565 million deal with Brazil’s only operating rare earth mine.
15 Apr 2026 - 5:48AM
videocam
27
Global Economy
IMF cuts China’s GDP growth forecast to 4.4% as Iran war hits global economy
The latest projection is 0.1 percentage lower than January’s estimate but higher than October’s.
14 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
4
The IMF headquarters during the first day of the 2026 Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank Group in Washington on April 13. Photo: Kent Nishimura
Europe
French minister seeks ban of Kanye West concert in Marseille
West, 48, has been heavily criticised for making antisemitic remarks and voicing admiration for Adolf Hitler.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:25PM
Economics
Asia’s energy supply at breaking point as US blockades Hormuz
Nearly 90 per cent of the region’s crude oil is now at risk as stalled peace talks and a naval stand-off raise the spectre of stagflation.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:09PM
15
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
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.
26 Aug 2025 - 10:25AM
United States & Canada
Trump claims Jesus-like meme that caused outcry was him as a doctor
US president deletes AI image of himself as a Jesus-like figure amid a deepening feud with Pope Leo.
14 Apr 2026 - 3:44PM
videocam
12
United States & Canada
‘Someone must stand for a better way’: Pope speaks out after Trump’s attack
After the US president shatters norms with a direct hit on the pontiff, Leo says he will continue to speak out ‘loudly’ and promote peace.
14 Apr 2026 - 2:51AM
videocam
20
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Open Questions series
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
videocam
15
Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
7
Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
videocam
5
80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
videocam
18
‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
videocam
93
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
videocam
40
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
videocam
15
Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
7
Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AM
videocam
5
80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AM
videocam
18
‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
videocam
93
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
videocam
40
MORE FROM THIS SERIES
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
OPINION
Alex Lo
As I see it
|
KMT chief shows way forward to avoid blind confrontation with Beijing
15 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Asad Ullah
Opinion
|
You’re not asking the right question about the Iran war
14 Apr 2026 - 9:24PM
Francis Neoton Cheung
Opinion
|
4 identities Hong Kong must embrace to provide global leadership
14 Apr 2026 - 5:39PM
Marshall Li
Opinion
|
As a global Warring States era begins, China must plan for the future
13 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Alice Wu
Opinion
|
On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework
13 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
Emil Avdaliani
Opinion
|
Why China is looking to Central Asia as Middle East grows riskier
12 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MULTIMEDIA
Video
Marcos Jnr does star jumps to debunk health rumours
01:01
Video
Chinese robot chases away boars in Poland
00:54
Video
Deadly power plant blast in India
Video
Large fire breaks out at BYD parking garage in Shenzhen
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRENDING TOPICS
US-China trade war
Donald Trump
US-China relations
Sexual harassment and assault
Crime
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MOST POPULAR
1
Cattle prices rocket as Brazil set to exhaust Chinese beef quota by May
10 Apr 2026 - 5:13AM
videocam
2
Dying man leaves riches to young wife; fisherman’s surprise catch: 7 highlights
10 Apr 2026 - 1:51PM
3
‘Not a reliable ally’: Japan eyes Nato as Trump erodes faith in US guarantees
13 Apr 2026 - 9:16AM
4
‘Someone must stand for a better way’: Pope speaks out after Trump’s attack
14 Apr 2026 - 2:51AM
videocam
5
‘Unprecedented in spread’: UK races to contain deadly meningitis outbreak
19 Mar 2026 - 4:06PM