2 h. ago Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Observers say such mega-events will boost city’s soft power and economy.

Politics

10 h. ago Spain’s Gestamp plans to expand China output as vehicle parts maker goes against the herd

‘We could be a very active player,’ executive chairman says at Shanghai Auto Show.

Politics

12 h. ago 9 dead after vehicle rams into crowd at Vancouver Filipino festival in Canada

The driver has been taken into custody and PM Carney said he was ‘devastated’ to hear about the horrific events at the Lapu Lapu festival.

Events

13 h. ago AI errors over Malaysia’s Jalur Gemilang flag spark national pride and controversy

Recent inaccuracies in the national flag’s depiction have upset the public, where even small errors are seen as national insults.

Politics

15 h. ago Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival

Beijing's Pinggu hosts food livestreaming event, culinary festival  China.org

Society

19 h. ago Trump opened Pandora’s box on ‘Liberation Day’. Can it ever be closed again?

Near the end of his first 100 days, Trump’s tariffs have put the global economy in disarray – does it matter if he is having second thoughts?

Politics

21 h. ago Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas appoints aide as potential successor

Hussein al-Sheikh has been named the PLO’s first-ever vice-president and will be acting head if Abbas dies or steps down.

Politics

28 h. ago China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain, report says

Chinese players account for the bulk of world output of five essential elements used in 80,000 American weapons parts, researchers find.

Events

30 h. ago Yemen prepares ‘biggest offensive ever seen’ against Houthi rebels with US support

Yemen is reportedly launching an offensive against Houthi rebels to reclaim key ports and diminish the influence of the Iranian-aligned group.

Politics

34 h. ago Pope Francis’ funeral: Vatican hails pope ‘with an open heart towards everyone’

The Argentine pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful will pay their last respects to him on Saturday.

Events

48 h. ago FBI arrests US judge, accusing her of helping migrant evade authorities

Hannah Dugan allegedly refused to turn the man over to agents who showed up at her courtroom, instead letting him exit through a jury door.

Events

50 h. ago Trump and China can't even agree on if Trump and China are having trade talks

Trump and China can't even agree on if Trump and China are having trade talks  qz.com

Politics

53 h. ago In China, pure EVs regain market leadership on lithium cost, battery technology

Lithium prices are just one-ninth of the peak in 2022, allowing EV makers to win over new buyers in mainland China.

Economics

53 h. ago ‘He’s called:’ Trump claims Xi called him even as Beijing denies talks are happening

‘He’s called:’ Trump claims Xi called him even as Beijing denies talks are happening  Firstpost

Politics

53 h. ago US President Donald Trump maintained that Washington was in talks with Beijing, even as China said such claims were 'groundless'

US President Donald Trump maintained that Washington was in talks with Beijing, even as China said such claims were 'groundless'  IslanderNews.com

Politics

53 h. ago Event dedicated to Armenian Genocide 110th anniversary held in Beijing

Event dedicated to Armenian Genocide 110th anniversary held in Beijing  NEWS.am

Politics

57 h. ago Trump claims '200' tariff deals, phone call with Chinese President Xi in wide

Trump claims '200' tariff deals, phone call with Chinese President Xi in wide-ranging interview  ABC News

Politics

57 h. ago Bail extended for Hong Kong actor Raymond Wong over insider trading case

Wong is being prosecuted by the city’s securities watchdog for alleged insider trading involving shares in Transmit Entertainment.

Politics

60 h. ago China this week: Beijing isn’t backing off, even as the US comes under pressure on trade. Here’s what’s happening right now

China this week: Beijing isn’t backing off, even as the US comes under pressure on trade. Here’s what’s happening right now  The Indian Express

Events

60 h. ago Shanghai launches plan to lead development of China’s commercial space sector

China’s financial hub steps up challenge to American space giants such as SpaceX and Blue Origin.

Politics