2 h. ago US strikes at Isis fighters in Syria after 3 Americans killed

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday announced the start of an operation to “eliminate Isis fighters, infrastructure and weapons sites” in Syria following the deaths of three US citizens. “This is not the beginning of a war – it is a declaration of vengeance. The United States of America, under President Trump’s leadership, will never hesitate and never relent to defend our people,” he said on social media. Two Iowa National Guard members and a US civilian interpreter were killed on...

Events

10 h. ago China threatens 'forceful measures' over $11.1 billion US arms sales package to Taiwan

China threatens 'forceful measures' over $11.1 billion US arms sales package to Taiwan  France 24

Economics

11 h. ago UN declares Gaza famine over, but ‘situation remains critical’ amid fragile ceasefire

A famine declared in Gaza in August is now over thanks to improved access for humanitarian aid, the United Nations said on Friday, but warned the food situation in the Palestinian territory remained dire. More than 70 per cent of the population were living in makeshift shelters, it said, with hunger exacerbated by winter floods and an increasing risk of hypothermia as temperatures plummet. Although a ceasefire between Israel and militant group Hamas that took effect in October has partially...

Events

11 h. ago Beijing reiterates strong opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan

Beijing reiterates strong opposition to US arms sales to Taiwan  China Daily

Politics

12 h. ago China strongly deplores, opposes latest U.S. arms sales to Taiwan region

China strongly deplores, opposes latest U.S. arms sales to Taiwan region  news.cgtn.com

Politics

14 h. ago E&E News: China poses major risk to Europe’s energy grids, top NATO official warns

E&E News: China poses major risk to Europe’s energy grids, top NATO official warns  POLITICO Pro

Events

14 h. ago China poses major risk to Europe’s energy grids, top NATO official warns

China poses major risk to Europe’s energy grids, top NATO official warns  E&E News by POLITICO

Events

16 h. ago China threatens ‘forceful measures’ over US arms sales package to Taiwan

China threatens ‘forceful measures’ over US arms sales package to Taiwan  Arab News

Events

16 h. ago China urges Japan to stop challenging international bottom line with its nuclear ambitions

China urges Japan to stop challenging international bottom line with its nuclear ambitions  news.cgtn.com

Events

16 h. ago China urges Japan to stop challenging bottom line with its nuclear ambitions

China urges Japan to stop challenging bottom line with its nuclear ambitions  chinadailyasia.com

Events

17 h. ago China urges Japan to stop challenging int'l bottom line with its nuclear ambitions

China urges Japan to stop challenging int'l bottom line with its nuclear ambitions  China Daily

Events

25 h. ago South Korea’s top court overhauls handling of martial law trials to regain public trust

More than a year after former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law, the country’s top court has announced changes to how politically explosive cases are handled, as public anger over delays and alleged bias continues to mount. The Supreme Court said it would revamp procedures for high-stakes national security trials, including cases stemming from Yoon’s December 2024 martial law bid, in what it described as an effort to ensure swift and fair proceedings and...

Events

32 h. ago US Arms Sale to Taiwan of $11B Sparks China Fury, Beijing Vows to Take 'Necessary Measures'

US Arms Sale to Taiwan of $11B Sparks China Fury, Beijing Vows to Take 'Necessary Measures'  International Business Times UK

Economics

33 h. ago US approves record $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing

US approves record $11 billion arms sale to Taiwan, drawing criticism from Beijing  Straight Arrow News

Economics

35 h. ago Mining Companies Squaring Up To Challenge China's Dominance of Tungsten Market

Mining Companies Squaring Up To Challenge China's Dominance of Tungsten Market  National Defense Magazine

Politics

39 h. ago U.S. Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan, Angering Beijing

U.S. Approves $11 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan, Angering Beijing  The Wall Street Journal

Economics

44 h. ago U.S. announces package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at over $10 billion

U.S. announces package of arms sales to Taiwan valued at over $10 billion  NBC News

Economics

48 h. ago Laos cleared to export fresh durians to China as Malaysia, Thailand face new rival

Laos has received approval to begin exporting fresh durians to China, becoming the latest Southeast Asian nation to vie for a slice of the vast Chinese market for the tropical fruit. China’s General Administration of Customs said on its website that Laos was given clearance to begin exports from this past Friday as long as its shipments met phytosanitary standards. Laos could emerge as a challenger in China’s increasingly crowded durian market, as it benefits from cheap labour, logistical...

Politics

60 h. ago Miss Finland scandal: Finnish PM apologises to East Asia for MPs’ ‘racist’ gestures

Finland’s prime minister apologised on Wednesday to citizens of Japan, China and South Korea after MPs sparked outrage by posting pictures of themselves making derogatory squinting gestures. The parliamentarians from the populist Finns Party, which is part of the right-wing coalition government, posted images on social media where they pulled back the corners of their eyes – widely seen as a racist gesture targeting East Asian people. They claimed to have shared the pictures in support of the...

Politics

63 h. ago Vietnamese woman’s death amid raid in South Korea spurs demand for visa policy change

The death of a Vietnamese woman in Daegu after she reportedly tried to evade a South Korean immigration raid has intensified scrutiny on the country’s restrictive work visa rules for international students who graduate from local universities. Vu Tu Anh, 25, died after falling three stories from an air-conditioning unit of a car parts factory where she had been working illegally, according to the Hankyoreh newspaper. She had hidden behind the unit as immigration officers cracked down on...

Events