28 h. ago Kilmar Abrego Garcia, deported from US, says he’s been moved from El Salvador mega

The update came from Senator Chris Van Hollen after he met Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man at the centre of a debate on rights and immigration.

Politics

38 h. ago Philippine man nailed to cross for 36th time to mark Good Friday

The man, 64, was nailed to a cross for his 36th time amid warnings of temperatures reaching dangerous levels.

Politics

40 h. ago Vespa love affair: Indonesians turning vintage scooters electric

As Indonesia pushes for more EVs on the roads to curb air pollution, many Vespa lovers are taking part in the revolution.

Politics

43 h. ago US to abandon Ukraine peace efforts if no progress made soon: Marco Rubio

Rubio’s comments underline mounting frustrations in Washington over a lack of progress in settling a growing list of geopolitical challenges.

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43 h. ago Trump says US to ‘take a pass’ if there’s no Ukraine deal progress: ‘Nobody’s playing me’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio earlier said that Washington would ‘move on’ if a truce with Russia did not seem ‘doable’ within days.

Politics

58 h. ago China cracks down on automated driving features after Tesla’s FSD launch

China cracks down on automated driving features after Tesla’s FSD launch  Electrek

Politics

69 h. ago As Sara Duterte backs Imee Marcos, will it sway Philippine Senate elections?

A last-minute political gamble sees the president’s sister seeking to revive her campaign by tapping into the vice-president’s popularity.

Politics

3 d. ago Singapore election: why flight to safety over Trump tariffs may not weigh on voters

Domestic issues and more perspectives in parliament likely to be on voters’ minds for next month’s election, analysts say.

Politics

3 d. ago Canada election: PM Carney clashes with chief rival Poilievre in first TV debate

Each of the two leaders is fighting to convince voters he is the top choice to deal with Trump’s tariffs and 51st state threats.

Politics

3 d. ago Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi pays US$16.5 million for 2 Hong Kong shops

Snack maker adds to property holdings in city as some analysts predict improvements in retail sales.

Economics

3 d. ago ‘Fly high, Riley’: Philippine eaglet dies 3 months after birth

Riley’s ‘unassisted natural hatching’ was hailed as a win for the Philippines’ efforts in protecting its natural heritage.

Events

3 d. ago Philippines warns US$5.6 billion US fighter jet deal at risk from Trump’s tariffs

The proposed tariffs’ impact on global supply chains is likely to raise the already hefty price tag on the jets, analysts say.

Events

4 d. ago China, Philippines exchange accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguard and its Philippine counterpart trade claims of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

Politics

4 d. ago China and Philippines trade accusations after tense Scarborough Shoal encounter

Chinese coastguards and their Philippine counterparts accuse each other of dangerous behaviour south of the contested area.

Politics

4 d. ago 5 drones with ‘Chinese markings’ found in Philippine waters: navy official

The drones were used to collect data for various applications, including for ‘underwater warfare’, a Philippine navy spokesman said.

Politics

4 d. ago Xpeng’s X9 electric van eyes Europe sales in July after outselling Toyota Alphard in China

More Chinese EV brands will enter the global market in the future, notwithstanding the current tariff turmoil, CEO He Xiaopeng says.

Politics

4 d. ago Philippines vows ‘Super Bowl’ of exercises in coming Balikatan military drills with US

The exercises will feature ‘an interesting mix of equipment’, including the China-opposed Typhon missile system.

Events

4 d. ago China’s Canton Fair traders say US buyers step back as tariff spectre haunts

Meanwhile, China’s showcase of electronic advancements are seen providing a much-needed boost to sentiment surrounding “Made in China” in uncertain times.

Economics

4 d. ago China trade war risks stifling America's electric car movement

China trade war risks stifling America's electric car movement  Axios

Events

4 d. ago Hit by first tariff blows, China’s chip traders decry ‘no point in working’ as orders tank

One of the world’s largest electronics markets, Huaqiangbei shows how fast the supply chain was upended by the tariff escalation with Washington.

Events