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US President Donald Trump launched his ‘Board of Peace’ at the World Economic Forum in Davos in January. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Leaders invited to Trump’s Board of Peace meeting in US. Who’s going?

Argentina’s Javier Milei and Hungary’s Viktor Orban confirm attendance after invitations go out.

Switzerland

Memorial for Swiss bar fire victims goes up in flames, damaging tributes

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Asia travel

French duo reach Shanghai, China, after walking over 12,000km in 518 days

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China-EU relations

As traditional US allies hedge their bets, will China be the one to cash in?

‘Trump shock’ has prompted a thaw between other Western leaders and Beijing, a trend that raises questions about its deeper long-term impact.

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Mark Carney, one of a number of Western leaders to visit Beijing last month, has warned about “a rupture” in the US-led global order. Photo: Reuters
Fashion

How Moncler’s Remo Ruffini transformed the brand into a luxury powerhouse

Known for its A-list collaborations, the brand has worked with everyone from A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams, to Jonathan Anderson and Rick Owens.

Canada

Canada and France open Greenland consulates to show support amid Trump threats

The US president insists that Washington must control the strategic Arctic island but has backed off threats to seize it for now.

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US-China relations

US accuses China of secret nuclear testing after offering Beijing arms treaty

The allegations highlight tensions between Washington and Beijing, following the expiry of the New Start arms control treaty with Russia.

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DF-5C nuclear missiles are displayed during a military parade in Beijing, China, in September 2025. Photo: Reuters
Norway

Norway’s crown princess apologises over Epstein ties amid royal embarrassment

‘I deeply regret my friendship with Jeffrey Epstein,’ Mette-Marit says.

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TikTok

TikTok ‘addictive’, EU finds in digital law probe

European Commission cites TikTok’s ‘highly personalised’ system, slams safeguards as ineffective.

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Japan

Opinion | Honking for votes: inside Japan’s tradition of election sound trucks

During election season, sound trucks drive around Japan’s cities blaring out candidates’ names and the parties they are standing for.

Japan’s Centrist Reform Alliance co-leader Yoshihiko Noda and local candidates attend an election campaign event for the February 8 snap election, in Yokohama on January 28. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Her husband was linked to Philippine flood scandal. Now she returns to limelight

Evangelista’s husband, ex-senate president Francis Escudero, is accused of receiving US$2.7 million in kickbacks from flood control projects.

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Heart Evangelista attends last month’s Paris Fashion Week with her mother. Photo: Instagram/iamhearte
China-Asean relations

Exclusive | Inside China’s rare meeting to lobby Southeast Asia against Japan

Beijing summons Southeast Asian envoys and invokes Japan’s WWII history, but campaign to isolate Tokyo gains little traction.

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Espionage

2 Chinese in France suspected of spying from Airbnb are under investigation

The Chinese nationals and two others were arrested on Wednesday in an alleged spying case involving a satellite dish.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Drastic increase’ in food poisoning cases in Hong Kong linked to raw oysters

Centre for Health Protection has received 20 reports of norovirus-related food poisoning affecting 57 people since January 18.

“An epidemiological investigation showed that all [norovirus] cases were related to raw oyster consumption,” health authorities have said. Photo: Getty Images
India

India probes suspected suicide of 3 sisters amid social media ban debate

Authorities probe how obsession with K-pop and online games, combined with financial distress, led to a suspected triple suicide outside Delhi.

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A child watches a cartoon series on a mobile phone in New Delhi. The sisters’ father had recently taken away their devices and banned online games and Korean dramas, local media reported. Photo: AFP
Rare earths

From China chokehold to US stockpile, Europe looks for least bad rare earth bet

The EU industry chief secured a ‘commitment’ in Washington for a memorandum on critical minerals, but anxiety is growing.

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China-EU relations

France arrests 4 people, including 2 Chinese, for alleged spying

China’s foreign ministry responds, says it opposes ‘malicious slander and smear’ against ‍the country.

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Alibaba

From chatbots to replays: Alibaba rolls out AI suite for 2026 Winter Olympics

Alibaba Cloud has unveiled AI assistants for the 2026 Winter Olympics, integrating its Qwen model into Games operations.

Alibaba Cloud staff working at one of the venues for the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. Photo: Handout
Libya

Son of Libya’s late ruler Gaddafi killed by gunmen who stormed home

Four masked men ‘executed’ Saif al-Islam Gaddafi at his residence in the western Libyan city of Zitan.

United States

Opinion | With US-Russia treaty set to expire, threat of a new nuclear arms race grows

In a fragmented multilateral environment, the world could face even greater danger from nuclear proliferation than during the Cold War.

Crime

Teen student stabs, critically wounds teacher in France

The pupil was ‍arrested and was being detained on suspicion of attempted murder.

Police talk to students after the stabbing at La Guicharde secondary school. Photo: Reuters
European Union

France raids X offices, summons Musk over child pornography and deepfake probe

Paris prosecutors issue ‘voluntary interview’ summons to Musk and former CEO Linda Yaccarino for April 20 and quit platform in protest.

Elon Musk has been ordered to face questions related to ​a widening investigation into the platform, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on ⁠Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Fashion

6 sleek Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games fashion collaborations in 2026

From Adidas x Team GB and Lululemon x Team Canada, to Ralph Lauren x Team USA, these are the chicest kits we’ll be seeing in Milano Cortina.

Germany

Chinese man on trial in Munich for raping sedated partner, echoing Pelicot case

The 27-year-old faces trial for drugging, raping, and filming his Chinese girlfriend, and is charged with attempted murder and aggravated rape.

China airliners

Exclusive | China’s widebody C929 may take off ahead of schedule, sources say

Maker of the home-grown rival to Boeing 787 and Airbus A350 is working directly with regulators, which analysts said could speed up certification.

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Models of C19 and C929 aircraft are displayed during the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
China economy

Opinion | US-China rivalry: great powers that don’t make things won’t be great for long

As globalisation falters, it is countries that focus on building productive capacity, not financial excess, that will come out on top.

Children play next to The Bund Bull sculpture in Shanghai on April 9, 2025. Photo: AFP
United States

France’s Capgemini to sell US subsidiary under pressure for ICE contract

French lawmakers and Finance Minister Roland Lescure asked Capgemini to explain a contract signed with US immigration enforcement agency ICE.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia set to redraw economic road map as megaprojects scale down

A plunge in construction deals and the postponement of the 2029 Asian Winter Games have cast doubts on Riyadh’s Vision 2030.

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