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Ukrainians hold placards during a protest demanding the use of the frozen Russian assets in Brussels, Belgium, on Friday. Photo: EPA
Ukraine war

EU indefinitely freezes Russian assets so they can be used to help Ukraine

Hungarian PM Orban, a Putin ally, accused the European Commission, which prepared the decision, ‘of systematically raping European law’.

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Spain

Powerful wave at Spanish tourist island sweeps swimmers to sea, killing 4

Trip Inspiration

6 up-and-coming ski resorts for your winter break on the slopes

Disease

What killed hundreds of seals? Bird flu spread raises fears, questions

The disease worries governments and poultry businesses due to the impact on birds, potential trade restrictions, and the risk of a pandemic.

A specialist in Germany wearing a protective suit disposes of a crane believed to have died from a highly contagious bird flu strain. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

EU sanctions state-linked Chinese oil companies over Russia war support

Beijing slams latest punishment ensnaring 15 entities, reiterating it ‘has never provided lethal weapons to any party to the conflict’.

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At least 66 injured after 2 trains collide in Slovakia

Slovak Railways said the trains collided at a point where tracks cross and turn into a single line.

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Israel-Gaza war

Thunberg deported from Israel, as Gaza activists allege mistreatment

Some activists from the flotilla alleged sleep deprivation, lack of water and food, as well as some being beaten, an allegation Israel denied.

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, centre, before her deportation at an Israeli airport. Photo: Israel Foreign Ministry / Reuters
China-EU relations

Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan

Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.

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Ukraine war

Trump tells Europe to put economic pressure on China over Ukraine

The US president also told European leaders to stop buying Russian oil as it was funding the war, a White House official says.

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China's military weapons

Western leaders parse China military parade displaying national pride

US President Donald Trump says America deserves more credit for helping China gain its freedom.

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Military personnel take part in a parade in Beijing on Wednesday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender. Photo: AP
China’s military drills

China’s allies give top marks for parade but the West is not won over

Russia, Iran and Cuba credit the host with showcasing the strength of the Chinese military.

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(Left to right) Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korea’s leader Kim Jong-un are seen ahead of the parade. Photo: TASS via ZUMA Press/dpa
China's military weapons

The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military parade

From the images of Xi with Putin and Kim to a growing focus on nuclear weapons, here are the key moments from Tiananmen Square.

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US-China relations

Exclusive | US ambassador to China expected to skip Beijing military parade: sources

Post learns America’s top diplomat in China is unlikely to attend commemoration of end of World War II as bilateral tensions stay high.

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China-Japan relations

China protests over reports Japan urged other countries to skip WWII parade

Foreign ministry says Tokyo should face up to its history after claims it urged other countries not to attend the ‘anti-Japanese’ event.

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Visitors to the National Art Museum of China in Beijing examine a painting commemorating the wartime struggle against Japan. Photo: AP Photo/Andy Wong
China-EU relations

Exclusive | EU envoys mull skipping China military parade over Putin’s attendance: sources

Post learns European missions in Beijing are especially troubled by Russian leader’s presence amid intensified attacks on Ukraine.

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Veterans salute as they ride through Tiananmen Square in Beijing during a military parade on September 2, 2015, marking the 70th anniversary of China’s victory against Japan. Photo: EPA
China-Asean relations

Exclusive | Top Southeast Asian leaders will travel to China for military parade, sources say

Leaders from Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar are expected to attend next month’s Victory Day event in Beijing.

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European Union

Europe’s ‘out of control’ wildfires hit tourism spots, forests

Europe battles record wildfires as a heatwave scorches Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Turkey, threatening towns, tourism, and ecosystems.

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China-EU relations

Slovak PM Fico to attend China’s WWII event amid EU tensions

Central European leader is first from the European bloc and Nato to confirm plans to be in Beijing for 80th anniversary commemoration.

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Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico says he would like to use his September visit to Beijing “to confirm joint economic projects and intentions”. Photo: Reuters
LGBTQ

Amsterdam Pride blends celebration and protest in LGBTQ show of solidarity

A record 260,000 people attended Pride in Germany’s Hamburg while in Prague the parade drew tens of thousands demanding equal rights.

China-EU relations

Chinese firms in Europe call for ‘substantive’ deal at China-EU summit

Chinese companies ‘hold high expectations’ that leaders can reach a deal to reduce trade barriers, business group says.

China-EU relations

European Union sanctions 2 Chinese banks over aid to Russia

First-of-a-kind blacklisting comes in countdown to EU-China summit in Beijing next week.

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The EU has blacklisted two regional Chinese banks over links to Russia. Photo: Shutterstock
China property

Shanghai’s West Bund defies property slump as it attracts MNCs like BMW, Adidas

Shanghai’s overall office vacancy rate rose to 22.4 per cent in June from 22.1 per cent at the end of 2024, according to CBRE.

The redevelopment of the West Bund in Shanghai’s Xuhui district started in 2010. Photo: Getty Images
Australia

Australia cancels Kanye West visa over ‘Heil Hitler’ song

The cancelled visa is a ‘lower level’ one and was not intended for holding concerts.

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Ukraine war

EU leaders agree to prolong sanctions on Russia for 6 months

Decision includes the freezing of more than US$234 billion in Russian central bank assets and will remain in force until at least early 2026.

Israel-Iran conflict

By air, land and sea, nations race to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran

Caught between warring nations, thousands of foreign nationals are being moved out of Israel and Iran in complex logistical operations.

Bulgarian citizens evacuated from Israel, along with dozens of foreign nationals from Slovenia, the US, Belgium, Albania, Kosovo and Romania, arrive in Sofia. Photo: AP
Electric & new energy vehicles

Exclusive | Stellantis, Leapmotor near decision on European production

Leapmotor says production costs likely to rise by 10 per cent compared with former Poland plant, but has no plans to raise prices.

A Leapmotor facility in Jinhua, China. Photo: AFP
Romania

Romanian centrist Nicusor Dan wins presidency over hard-right pro-Trump rival

Bucharest mayor made last-minute dash to top in recent days after weeks of trailing George Simion, who conceded defeat late on Sunday.

Russia

Russia’s Putin vows victory in Ukraine as Trump pushes for ceasefire

China’s President Xi Jinping and other world leaders join Russia’s Vladimir Putin to watch military parade in Moscow’s Red Square.

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