14 h. ago Myanmar quake relief hindered by air strikes, UN funding shortfall: ‘junta is in the way’

Myanmar’s junta is conducting air strikes after a deadly earthquake, despite a ceasefire, while a US$275 million UN aid appeal has received only US$34 million.

Events

16 h. ago European blackout presents opportunities for China’s energy companies, analysts say

China is a leading provider of energy storage and grid-forming technologies that are crucial to preventing major power outages.

Politics

17 h. ago Can China launch hypersonic glider from satellite? Rocket force study suggests possibility

PLA study claims China’s hypersonic missiles can be launched from space-based platforms and strike global targets within 30 minutes.

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18 h. ago Pakistan Hails Role of Chinese Jets in Repelling India Strikes

Pakistan Hails Role of Chinese Jets in Repelling India Strikes  Bloomberg

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20 h. ago Backed by Chinese arms, Pakistan readies for retaliation after India’s strikes

Backed by Chinese arms, Pakistan readies for retaliation after India’s strikes  South China Morning Post

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20 h. ago China’s top negotiator strikes bullish tone on economy ahead of US trade talks

Vice-Premier He Lifeng said China’s economy was ‘off to a good start’ this year as he prepared for a highly anticipated meeting with US officials.

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20 h. ago China fires up powerful radar to search for lunar ice that can make or break moon race

Team used Sanya incoherent scatter radar and FAST telescope for ground-based radar imaging experiment focused on the lunar south pole.

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24 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

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24 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill dozens

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

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26 h. ago Why India’s strikes on Pakistan challenge China’s peacemaker role

Why India’s strikes on Pakistan challenge China’s peacemaker role  South China Morning Post

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27 h. ago India, Pakistan exchange gunfire in Kashmir after missile strikes kill dozens

Islamabad said the military had been authorised to ‘respond in self-defence’ at a ‘time, place and manner of its choosing’.

Events

29 h. ago US stepping up spying on Greenland, report says, prompting concern in Denmark

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen says he will call in the US ambassador: ‘We do not spy on friends’.

Politics

30 h. ago J.D. Vance says US thinks Russia asking too much to end Ukraine war

He also called for direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv, saying that it would otherwise be impossible for Washington to mediate.

Events

30 h. ago Pink smoke: excluded from conclave, Catholic women want their voices heard

The only women the men choosing the next pope will see are ‘nuns tidying their rooms’, protesters say as they call for more female priests.

Events

31 h. ago Cardinals begin conclave to elect new pope, as Sistine Chapel doors slam shut

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

Politics

31 h. ago Black smoke: cardinals fail to elect new pope in first conclave vote

133 electors from 70 countries are under lockdown as they vote for the Catholic Church’s 267th pontiff.

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33 h. ago Striking softer tone, Vance says US and Europe on ‘same team’

Vance shocked Europe in February when he attacked EU policies on immigration and free speech.

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35 h. ago Xi Jinping’s Russia visit balances symbolism and strategy as Europe watches

Chinese leader’s Moscow visit adds ‘symbolic’ weight to growing Kremlin friendship as Beijing seeks closer ties with Europe amid Ukraine war, analysts say.

Politics

35 h. ago Germany’s Merz stresses European unity, defence on first Paris trip as chancellor

Merz and France’s Macron hope to give the relationship fresh impetus at a crucial time.

Politics

36 h. ago China is working on a jammer to send missiles after ‘ghost’ fleet of warships

Beijing team says it could give PLA ‘absolute advantage’ in electronic warfare when combined with AI and other new technology.

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