33 h. ago Russia says US ceasefire idea for Ukraine ‘gives us nothing’

Remarks from a senior Kremlin official show that Putin thinks Russia’s advances in Ukraine give Moscow a strong hand in peace negotiations.

Events

33 h. ago Trump, eager to reach Ukraine ceasefire ‘fast’, says talks in Russia ‘going OK’

US leader hopeful of ‘good position’ as his special envoy visits Moscow for ‘serious’ discussions with Kremlin, including Vladimir Putin.

Politics

34 h. ago Will China’s ‘death tax’ cometh soon or late? Lawmakers have wealth redistribution in mind

Unlike many Western countries, China does not have estate and gift taxes, but that could change as a controversial motion is considered.

Economics

40 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 74, seize HK$1.6 million of drugs including ‘space oil’

The force confiscated 36 space oil capsules, 327 grams of crack cocaine, 40 grams of cocaine and 2.3kg of Marijuana during the anti-triad operation.

Events

41 h. ago Skull fragments found in Spain point to previously unknown ancient humans

Scientists say bones could be from the earliest human face of Western Europe.

Politics

48 h. ago The Kremlin once wanted Western detente. Will it seize the moment?

As the US begins rapprochement, the Russians must balance their historical ties to the West with stronger new-found partnerships.

Politics

51 h. ago ICC takes Philippines’ Duterte into custody to face charges for drug war killings

The ex-president, 79, arrived at Rotterdam airport in the Netherlands and was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast.

Events

51 h. ago Philippines’ Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody

The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.

Events

61 h. ago French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'

French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'  CNBC

Politics

62 h. ago Teenagers arrested over HK$278,000 ‘space oil’ seizure in Hong Kong

Man aged 18 and a 15-year-old girl become the latest to be held amid a rise of arrests connected to the rapidly popular recreational drug.

Events

64 h. ago Russian gains in Kursk threaten vital bargaining chip for Ukraine

The Russian army has reported significant territorial gains in the Kursk border area which was seized by Ukraine last August.

Events

68 h. ago Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits the Philippine ex

Housed in a Dutch prison, the International Criminal Court’s detention unit has cooking facilities and cells with computers, but no internet.

Politics

3 d. ago How the Global South can rise above the fray as the West fractures

Countries must seize this moment to promote an open, inclusive world order grounded in common interests and mutual respect.

Politics

3 d. ago US says holding migrants from 27 countries at Guantanamo Bay

US President Donald Trump has said detention facilities at Guantanamo would be expanded to hold as many as 30,000 people.

Events

3 d. ago Beijing Customs Seizes US$6.17M in Smuggled Burgundy, Including Faiveley and Louis Jadot

Beijing Customs Seizes US$6.17M in Smuggled Burgundy, Including Faiveley and Louis Jadot  Vino Joy News

Politics

3 d. ago As South Korea’s Yoon walks free, his presidency hangs by a thread

Legal experts warn that Yoon’s release from detention is unlikely to shield him from the Constitutional Court’s decision on his removal.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump government’s new app encourages undocumented immigrants to ‘self

The new app, CBP Home offers undocumented immigrants a way to signal their intent to leave the US, potentially avoiding arrest and detention.

Politics

5 d. ago Russian special forces use pipeline to surprise Ukrainian troops

Ukrainian soldiers seized about 1,300 square kilometres of Russia’s Kursk region in 2024 to gain a bargaining chip for future negotiations.

Politics

5 d. ago Putin ‘went through a phoney witch hunt’: why Trump fawns over Russian president

Experts say the US president likes to brag about his ties with the Kremlin chief because he ‘sees Putin as almost an aspirational figure’.

Politics

6 d. ago Hong Kong must seize benefits of ‘one country, two systems’ model: Zheng Yanxiong

Grasp similarities and differences with mainland and capitalise on institutional advantages, head of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong says.

Politics