31 m. ago Cassie testifies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs raped her near end of their relationship

After hours of questioning, the singer was in tears as she recounted ‘horrible flashbacks’ of her time with the hip hop mogul.

Events

71 m. ago Lower tariffs remain too costly for soybeans and other US sectors, Congress hears

Soybeans, leading US export to China, have yet to recover from President Trump’s first-term trade war, industry chief tells senators.

Economics

74 m. ago US sanctions Chinese nationals and HK firm for aiding Iran missile programme

The move comes a day after fresh US sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China, under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.

Events

74 m. ago US sanctions Chinese nationals and Hong Kong firm for aiding Iran missile programme

The move comes a day after fresh US sanctions on Iranian oil sales to China, under Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ campaign.

Events

93 m. ago Why Gulf countries are fertile ground for Chinese EV makers’ growth

The region could serve as a staging ground for Chinese carmakers seeking to bypass tariff-related disruptions and access Western markets.

Politics

3 h. ago CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Certain Chinese

CPSC Warns Consumers to Immediately Stop Using Certain Chinese-Made Faucets Sold on Amazon.com Due to Dangerous Lead Exposure for Infants, Young Children and Pregnant Women  U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (.gov)

Events

4 h. ago Mexican beauty influencer Valeria Marquez shot dead during TikTok live stream

The 23-year-old’s death is being investigated according to protocols for femicide – the killing of women or girls for reasons of gender.

Sport

5 h. ago India claims military superiority over Pakistan despite Islamabad’s Chinese arms

New Delhi says Indian Air Force strikes successfully ‘bypassed and jammed Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems’.

Events

5 h. ago India claims military superiority despite Pakistan’s Chinese weapons

India claims military superiority despite Pakistan’s Chinese weapons  South China Morning Post

Events

6 h. ago China: Joint statement from civil society groups on the Chinese government’s arbitrary detention of journalist Zhang Zhan

China: Joint statement from civil society groups on the Chinese government’s arbitrary detention of journalist Zhang Zhan  fidh.org

Politics

7 h. ago ‘Jealous brother’ bit baby, dropped him before his death, Hong Kong court told

Man accused of murdering baby son told police he and wife suspected fatal injuries were caused by two-year-old brother.

Events

8 h. ago Insight: Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters

Insight: Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters  Reuters

Politics

8 h. ago Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters

Rogue communication devices found in Chinese solar power inverters  Reuters

Politics

9 h. ago South Korea’s entertainment industry faces ‘actor risk’ amid celebrity scandals, costly delays

Scandals like Kim Soo-hyun’s are disrupting South Korea’s entertainment industry, causing production delays and costly reshoots, raising ethical standards debates.

Events

11 h. ago How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal

Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.

Politics

11 h. ago In Beijing, Marina Silva and Chinese minister deepen Brazil–China cooperation on the environment and climate

In Beijing, Marina Silva and Chinese minister deepen Brazil–China cooperation on the environment and climate  GOV.BR

Politics

11 h. ago Chinese FM Wang Yi meets Sudanese counterpart Omer Siddiq in Beijing

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets Sudanese counterpart Omer Siddiq in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

Politics

12 h. ago China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up

Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.

Politics

12 h. ago Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Honduran counterpart in Beijing

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets Honduran counterpart in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

Politics

12 h. ago China hands Tsinghua Unigroup's former chairman suspended death sentence over corruption

China hands Tsinghua Unigroup's former chairman suspended death sentence over corruption  Reuters

Politics