78 m. ago China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station

Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.

Events

1 hour ago Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties

Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia

The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.

Politics

2 h. ago Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting

The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.

Politics

2 h. ago Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines  NBC News

Events

2 h. ago Indonesia’s costly bet on French Rafale jets under scrutiny after India

US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.

Politics

3 h. ago White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’

White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’  The Washington Post

Events

3 h. ago Beijing summons JD.com, Meituan, Alibaba’s Ele.me as food delivery feud heats up

Five government agencies, led by the State Administration for Market Regulation, urged the instant commerce giants to follow competition regulation.

Society

3 h. ago Britain blinked against a bullying Trumpian America. Others must not

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

Politics

3 h. ago Britain has capitulated to Trump’s coercive trade. Others must resist

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

Politics

4 h. ago Taiwan authorities move to calm public unease after Trump’s ‘unification’ comment on trade

‘To our understanding, Taiwan-related issues were not touched upon during the US-China trade talks,’ presidential office spokeswoman says.

Politics

4 h. ago Taiwan tries to dispel doubts about Washington after Trump talks trade ‘unification’

The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.

Politics

7 h. ago Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs

Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs  Times of India

Politics

8 h. ago A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports

A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports  CNN

Politics

8 h. ago Hongkong Post keeping US parcel service suspension in place despite tariff deal

Government-owned postal service provider says it will not collect any tariffs on behalf of the US.

Economics

10 h. ago China Surrounded Xi’s Aide With Seasoned Experts to Seal US Deal

China Surrounded Xi’s Aide With Seasoned Experts to Seal US Deal  Bloomberg.com

Politics

10 h. ago From Biden’s ‘pariah’ to Trump’s ‘great guy’: Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Salman

The US president’s rapport with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is far warmer than his White House predecessor’s.

Politics

10 h. ago President Donald Trump reveals the 'most exciting part' of the China deal

President Donald Trump reveals the 'most exciting part' of the China deal  Fox News

Politics

12 h. ago Why Trump’s freebie Qatar jet is the stuff of nightmares in spyworld

Legal and ethical qualms aside, the luxury Boeing 747 would present a prime opportunity to bug, track and surveil the US president.

Politics

13 h. ago Explainer: How China's chip equipment manufacturing sector stacks up

Explainer: How China's chip equipment manufacturing sector stacks up  Reuters

Politics