41 m. ago Berlin Says China Targeted German Plane With Laser Over Red Sea

Berlin Says China Targeted German Plane With Laser Over Red Sea  The Defense Post

Events

70 m. ago China’s new nationalistic diplomacy wins over Southeast Asia

China’s new nationalistic diplomacy wins over Southeast Asia  East Asia Forum

Politics

2 h. ago Germany summons China's ambassador after a plane is lasered over Red Sea

Germany summons China's ambassador after a plane is lasered over Red Sea  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Politics

4 h. ago Why East Asian integration could be the solution to US tariff threats

Just ahead of the July 9 deadline to reach an agreement on tariffs, US President Donald Trump announced his decision on the tariffs levels for 14 countries – including a rate of 25 per cent on Japan and South Korea – effective August 1. Trump accused Japan of not buying enough rice and cars from the US. It’s worth noting that the American car industry is simply not competitive in Japan. Germany, Japan and China are the top three auto exporters. Those countries, along with South Korea, have...

Events

6 h. ago Bean there, done that? Starbucks’ Korean border outlet proves a smash hit

A Starbucks branch perched at the edge of one of the world’s most heavily militarised borders has brewed up a remarkable success, drawing more than 120,000 customers in just seven months thanks in part to its singular offering: sweeping views into North Korea. This outpost of the American coffee giant is not in any ordinary location. It sits atop the observatory at Aegibong Peace Ecological Park, a former military base transformed into an eco-sanctuary in Gimpo, South Korea. Here, visitors can...

Events

7 h. ago Bomb found in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui, prompting police to seal off busy road

A bomb has been found in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui, prompting police to cordon off busy Granville Road and call in explosive disposal experts. The force said on Tuesday that the bomb was discovered at a construction site on Mody Road near the west area of the Urban Council Centenary Garden in East Tsim Sha Tsui at 12.10pm. Witnesses said that about 40 workers were evacuated after the bomb was discovered as Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers arrived at the scene. According to Google Maps, the...

Events

7 h. ago Suspected bomb found in Hong Kong, busy road temporarily sealed off

A suspected bomb has been found in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui, prompting police to temporarily cordon off busy Granville Road and call in explosive disposal experts. The force said on Tuesday that it was discovered at a construction site on Mody Road near the west area of Urban Council Centenary Garden in East Tsim Sha Tsui at 12.10pm. Witnesses said that about 40 workers were evacuated after the alleged bomb was discovered as Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers arrived at the scene. According...

Events

7 h. ago Bomb scare in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui turns out to be false alarm

A bomb alert in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui has turned out to be a false alarm, after police confirmed the object found at a construction site was a cannon barrel. The British cannon barrel, which prompted the force to temporarily cordon off busy Granville Road and call in explosive disposal experts, was discovered on Mody Road near the west area of Urban Council Centenary Garden in East Tsim Sha Tsui at 12.10pm on Tuesday. The barrel measures around 15cm (5.9 inches) in diameter and about 4...

Events

8 h. ago Russian Drone Documents Draw Line From China to Ukraine’s Skies

Russian Drone Documents Draw Line From China to Ukraine’s Skies  Bloomberg.com

Events

8 h. ago Now China Extends Visa‑Free Entry to Over Seventy Countries: A Boon for Global Travellers

Now China Extends Visa‑Free Entry to Over Seventy Countries: A Boon for Global Travellers  Travel And Tour World

Politics

9 h. ago Will Myanmar block East Timor’s Asean entry? The junta draws a red line

As East Timor edges closer to joining Asean, Myanmar’s military rulers are seeking to block its entry, in a warning to it – and governments everywhere – against engaging with the war-torn country’s opposition forces. Last week, sources cited by public broadcaster Thai PBS revealed that Myanmar’s military regime had formally notified Malaysia, the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, of its intent to withhold support for East Timor’s membership when the bloc convenes in...

Politics

10 h. ago Why China's dispute with Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

Why China's dispute with Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths  Reuters

Events

10 h. ago Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths

Why China's ultimatum to Myanmar rebels threatens global supply of heavy rare earths  Reuters

Events

14 h. ago Apparently impatient Trump slaps 25% tariffs on Japan, South Korea

US President Donald Trump, apparently impatient with the slow progress of negotiations, on Monday slapped 25 per cent unilateral tariffs on Japan and South Korea and equal or higher import taxes on several other nations ahead of a self-imposed Wednesday deadline. Analysts said the move shows that the mercurial American leader is using threats to jump-start negotiations. Trump sent two-page letters to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung saying the new...

Politics

15 h. ago To quieten drumbeats of war in US and China, cool heads must prevail

While the Ukraine war drags on and new conflicts rage in the Middle East, we cannot overlook the drumbeats of great power tension across the Pacific at levels unmatched since the Cold War. US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, a known China hawk, frames diplomacy through strategic confrontation. He has said the United States aims to “re-establish deterrence” against “China’s aggression” in the Indo-Pacific. This includes upgrading the US-Japan command to a “warfighting headquarters” and pushing...

Events

29 h. ago Trump’s Vietnam tariff pact challenges Asean unity in key summit

Southeast Asian nations are scrambling to recalibrate their approach to US tariffs ahead of a key diplomatic gathering that starts in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday, as Washington’s preference for one-on-one trade deals casts doubt over Asean’s collective bargaining power. US President Donald Trump on Sunday announced a delay to the next round of his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs – pushing the deadline from July 9 to August 1 – to give time for finalising deals with 18 major trade partners,...

Politics

31 h. ago What China’s DeepSeek AI reveals about Beijing’s red lines on North Korea

What China’s DeepSeek AI reveals about Beijing’s red lines on North Korea  NK News

Politics

36 h. ago Japanese firm pays US$7 to scan and capture people’s brainwaves, turn them into art

A Japanese company is inviting people to “sell their brainwaves” so they can be turned into art. The firm has attracted significant online attention by offering to transform the inner thoughts and emotions of people into works of modern art. Once this is done, BWTC Metaverse Store in Tokyo’s Chiyoda district sells the brainwave artwork. Its “Buying Brainwaves” slogan is prominently displayed at the shop front and immediately draws curious onlookers. The firm aims to challenge conventional ideas...

Economics

52 h. ago Neurobiologist Wang Jing leaves US to lead institute at China’s Shenzhen Bay Lab

An eminent neurobiologist has left his tenured professorship in the United States to return to China as the director of the Institute of Molecular Physiology at Shenzhen Bay Laboratory. Wang Jing resigned as chair and professor of the department of neurobiology at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) in January to assume the full-time position at the institute in southern China. The role marks a new direction in a career that has drawn on his experience in several disciplines, including...

Politics

54 h. ago Hong Kong denies entry to 12,452 visitors in first 5 months of 2025

Hong Kong denied entry to more than 12,000 visitors in the first five months of 2025, the immigration chief said on Sunday, stressing that the effort signalled his department’s firm stance on border control. Director of Immigration Benson Kwok Joon-fung also said that the 12,452 visitors who were not allowed into Hong Kong represented about 0.062 per cent of the nearly 20 million inbound travellers recorded over the same period. “There are a few reasons – for example, we might suspect their...

Politics