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Academy Awards
Oscar statue goes missing after director forced to check it on flight
Pavel Talankin’s prize was misplaced for two days until it was relocated by Lufthansa after an international outcry.
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China-Latin America relations
Beijing backs Cuba, Chile reveals smuggling ring: Latin America relations reads
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Ukraine war
Ukraine sees path to Japanese arms after Tokyo eases export rules
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United States
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Why US may regret pushing allies towards greater defence autonomy
The challenge for US policymakers in the aftermath of Trump’s presidency may be to restore US importance among like-minded countries.
1 May 2026 - 8:30PM
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US-China relations
Could Chinese mathematicians tip the balance in a US conference boycott?
Petition signed by 2,300 scholars from 80 countries urges ‘World Cup’ to be moved due to American policies towards foreign academics.
1 May 2026 - 7:30PM
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China-Latin America relations
Senate vote leaves Cuba’s uncertain future at dangerous crossroads
US Democrats failed on Tuesday in another attempt to limit Donald Trump’s authority to use military force against Cuba, so what’s next?
1 May 2026 - 8:30AM
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Brics
Iran war tests India’s Brics leadership as ‘political relevance’ questions mount
With Brics members Iran and the UAE as belligerents, the bloc has failed to reach a common position on the Middle East conflict.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:49PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Oil surge on Trump blockade warning tests stocks’ resilience
Crude oil surged to a four-year high and stocks pared April gains after US President Donald Trump said that a US block of the Strait of Hormuz could last months.
30 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
Sri Lanka
Elephant in room: can Sri Lanka’s ‘world’s emptiest airport’ attract investors?
Since opening in 2013, Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport has failed to generate enough revenue to cover even its electricity bills.
30 Apr 2026 - 4:50PM
Africa
Mali turmoil tests Russia’s image as a security guarantor in Africa
Large-scale attacks targeting Mali’s military government pose a serious threat to Russian strategic and economic interests.
30 Apr 2026 - 2:02PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump, Putin talk Iran and Ukraine, US energy exports up: what happened overnight
The two conflicts could end on a ‘similar timetable’ US President Donald Trump has said.
30 Apr 2026 - 12:09PM
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Brics
Brics to push for intra-currency payments as ‘immunity’ against Western clout
New Delhi has to be wary of any move to challenge the US dollar as it seeks to sign an interim trade deal with Washington, analysts say.
30 Apr 2026 - 4:41PM
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US-China relations
US lawmakers warn China is top space rival as race to the moon intensifies
Beijing is using space for ‘diplomacy and influence’, US lawmakers claim amid growing competition with Washington.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:40AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump hails ‘very good’ Putin call as Iran talks stall and Ukraine war drags on
US president says Russian leader offered help on Iran’s enriched uranium and discussed a Victory Day ceasefire in Ukraine.
30 Apr 2026 - 5:02PM
Ukraine war
Russia to hold equipment-free Red Square parade as Ukraine war grinds on
Moscow will exclude military equipment from its May 9 celebrations, citing ‘Ukrainian terrorist activity’.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:06PM
Africa
Mali’s junta leader says situation ‘under control’ in first appearance since attacks
Assimi Goita meets the Russian ambassador to reaffirm security ties after unprecedented attacks destabilised his ruling junta.
29 Apr 2026 - 2:17PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Will Israel’s use of Iron Dome to aid Arab neighbour recalibrate Mideast defence?
Reported deployment ‘on UAE soil represents a qualitatively different level of trust and coordination’, analyst says.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Ukraine war
Trump’s Ukraine envoy stepping down amid stalled peace talks with Russia
The State Department denied a report that Julie Davis’ departure was out of frustration and differences with the US president.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:56AM
Donald Trump
Ex-FBI director Comey charged with threatening Trump’s life in Instagram post
The charges relate to a post by James Comey last year showing sea shells spelling out the numbers ‘86 47’.
29 Apr 2026 - 2:47PM
Ukraine war
Deadly record: Ukraine shoots down 33,000 Russian drones in 1 month
The figure, for March, is the highest monthly number of intercepted drones since Moscow began its attack on its neighbour in February 2022.
28 Apr 2026 - 11:25PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
UAE to leave Opec after 6 decades, oil cartel unity questioned
Abu Dhabi, long at odds over quotas, says exit will free output as experts point to Saudi rift and push to boost production.
29 Apr 2026 - 9:11AM
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China travel
Canada’s push to rebuild ties with China hits a snag: a lack of direct flights
Canada has permitted an ‘incremental increase’ in flights to China, but airlines may be reluctant to add services amid the wars in Ukraine and Iran.
28 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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China energy security
China orders maritime security research as Hormuz crisis exposes trade risks
The research agenda will also focus on safeguarding port access and critical mineral investments amid rising threats to global trade.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
Ukraine war
‘Serious incident’: drone attack on Russian oil refinery causes major fire
The blaze at the Black Sea Tuapse site, where operations were already halted due to a previous attack, led to the evacuation of some streets.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:35PM
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Indonesia
Rock and hard place: why Indonesia is ignoring EU ban to secure Russian oil
Indonesia’s Karimun is the first non-Russian oil terminal to be sanctioned by Brussels since the start of the Ukraine war in 2022.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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India
India, New Zealand boost trade diversification with ‘forward-looking’ pact
The deal, part of a move to reduce reliance on major powers, will also strengthen India’s hand in trade negotiations with the US, analysts say.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:31PM
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Un-sanctioned: China to welcome Dutch trade minister amid Nexperia, ASML discord
Source says Beijing has quietly dropped an old sanctioning of Sjoerd Sjoerdsma, who recently spoke of wanting to lead a Dutch trade mission to China.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:02PM
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Asean
Will Asean’s oil scramble mean Russia builds lasting stronghold in region?
Southeast Asia’s pivot may be for economic reasons, but some analysts warn Moscow could seek to build lasting influence in the region.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:24PM
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