77 m. ago Malaysian man who assaulted, pulled gun on bodyguards for fasting jailed for 6 years

The businessman was also convicted of using blasphemous words and telling his bodyguards not to fast if they wanted to keep their jobs.

Events

4 h. ago Nomura: Beijing’s cautious tariff response is pragmatic amid limited import alternatives

Nomura: Beijing’s cautious tariff response is pragmatic amid limited import alternatives  ForexLive

Politics

6 h. ago With Duterte’s downfall, will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Ex-president Duterte is behind bars in The Hague and his daughter is fighting for political survival. But don’t discount a comeback in 2028.

Politics

12 h. ago J.D. Vance and wife tour US base in Greenland after diplomatic row over uninvited visit

The trip comes amid souring US ties with Denmark, with Trump repeatedly suggesting the territory should come under American control.

Politics

12 h. ago J.D. Vance slams Denmark for not keeping Greenland safe from China and Russia

As his vice-president visited a base in the territory, Trump told reporters the US needed Greenland to ensure ‘peace of the entire world’.

Politics

13 h. ago Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal  The Associated Press

Politics

19 h. ago China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit Moscow amid tensions over war in Ukraine

Foreign minister will meet Russian leaders and hold talks, including on Ukraine, with his counterpart Sergey Lavrov during three-day trip.

Events

19 h. ago China’s top diplomat Wang to visit Moscow amid tensions over war in Ukraine

China’s top diplomat Wang to visit Moscow amid tensions over war in Ukraine  South China Morning Post

Events

20 h. ago China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal sale, former senior diplomat says

Daniel Kritenbrink tells Post that Beijing should treat the sale as a private deal, the first comment of its kind by a former top official.

Politics

20 h. ago China risks US reaction by intervening in Panama Canal ports sale, former senior diplomat says

Daniel Kritenbrink tells Post that Beijing should treat the transaction as a private deal, the first comment of its kind by a former top official.

Politics

22 h. ago Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea

Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea  Arab News

Events

22 h. ago Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?

Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.

Politics

24 h. ago South Korean mayor sparks outrage by blaming female employees for wildfire woes

Kim Doo-gyeom of Ulsan city cites limitations in fighting the devastating blaze, saying it is not easy to send women into ‘rugged mountain areas’.

Events

24 h. ago US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says  Al Jazeera English

Politics

26 h. ago ‘Reverse Deng’: can Europe pull a role reversal and secure Chinese battery tech?

As China leads the way on EVs and batteries, some say Europe should be pursuing joint ventures and technology transfer with Chinese firms.

Science

26 h. ago Hegseth says US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat

The US defence chief told Philippine President Marcos that deterrence was needed in the South China Sea due to Beijing’s actions.

Events

26 h. ago Trump’s defence chief says US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

Politics

30 h. ago BlackRock sells Shanghai tower at 34% discount as it pulls back from China property

The US firm is selling its last major asset in the city, Trinity Place, for 900 million yuan (US$124 million), according to sources.

Politics

44 h. ago Hong Kong set for cooler weekend, with temperatures to reach low of 16 degrees

Observatory says ‘weather will be cool with one or two rain patches over region during the weekend’ due to influence of northeast monsoon.

Politics

45 h. ago China’s 2025 cloud spending to grow 15% on the back of DeepSeek

Cloud spending, which totalled US$40 billion in 2024, is expected to reach US$46 billion this year as cloud providers expand investments.

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