17 m. ago Taiwan fears that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’

Regular large-scale exercises from mainland China’s military have prompted warnings that the island’s military must stay alert to the risk.

Events

1 hour ago Indonesia will not retaliate against Trump tariff, minister says

Chief Economic Minister Airlangga Hartarto said that Indonesia would pursue diplomacy and negotiations to find mutually beneficial solutions.

Politics

4 h. ago Iran calls Trump’s direct talks on nuclear deal ‘meaningless’

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran is ‘ready to try the path of indirect negotiations’.

Politics

6 h. ago PLA aircraft carrier may have explored alternative route to Taiwan’s east before drill

Shandong appears to have transited narrower waterways of the Philippines instead of taking Bashi Channel, according to military experts.

Transport

16 h. ago Ukraine’s Zelensky slams ‘weak’ US reply after Russian strike kills 9 children

The US embassy response did not blame Russia for a deadly missile attack near a playground in the Ukraine president’s hometown.

Events

16 h. ago Russian missiles hit Kyiv as Ukraine’s Zelensky tells US to ‘call a spade a spade’

The Ukrainian president slammed Washington’s ‘weak reaction’ to a strike on his hometown that killed nine children.

Events

20 h. ago Zelensky hails progress in talks with UK, French military chiefs

The visit to Kyiv came on the same day that a Russian missile strike on Zelensky’s home city killed 18 people, among them nine children.

Events

25 h. ago US Treasury chief Bessent: stock market drop a ‘Mag 7’ problem, not a Maga one

US stocks have tumbled by around 10 per cent in the two days since the Trump administration announced an aggressive new global tariff regime.

Politics

28 h. ago Hongkongers’ water usage drops by 12% compared with during peak of pandemic

Water supplies chief Roger Wong also says government still deciding how much to adjust prices by, about nine months after idea was floated.

Events

31 h. ago Taiwan’s security chief Joseph Wu visits US for ‘special channel’ talks, source says

The visit by the head of the island’s National Security Council follows the latest exercises around Taiwan by the mainland Chinese military.

Events

31 h. ago Ukraine war: 9 children killed in Russian strike near playground in Zelensky’s hometown

Russia’s Ministry of Defence said it conducted a precision missile strike on a restaurant where commanders and Western instructors were meeting.

Events

36 h. ago In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’

As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.

Politics

36 h. ago Trump tariffs fallout: China retaliates, Vietnam talks, U.S. markets melt down

Trump tariffs fallout: China retaliates, Vietnam talks, U.S. markets melt down  CNBC

Politics

42 h. ago Trump extends TikTok deadline to divest, says China is ‘unhappy’ about tariffs

US president says he ‘has been working very hard on a Deal to SAVE TIKTOK’, and is willing to talk to Beijing about it.

Politics

45 h. ago Does China’s ‘epic response’ to Trump tariffs signal end of hopes for meaningful talks?

Beijing offered a series of concessions in Trump’s first term, but has hit back with tariffs of its own in response to his latest measures.

Politics

45 h. ago Does China’s ‘epic response’ to Trump signal end of hopes for meaningful talks?

Does China’s ‘epic response’ to Trump signal end of hopes for meaningful talks?  South China Morning Post

Politics

46 h. ago With tensions rising in Taiwan, civil defence becomes a high

Recalling ‘White Terror’ martial law, many regard government-backed civil defence sceptically even as Taipei moves to bolster readiness.

Events

48 h. ago Hong Kong customs aim to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says exact launch date to depend on how much time is needed to amend the relevant laws, among other factors.

Politics

48 h. ago Hong Kong customs aims to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says exact launch date to depend on how much time is needed to amend the relevant laws, among other factors.

Politics

48 h. ago China adds 11 US companies to unreliable entity list for ‘military technology cooperation’ with the island of Taiwan

China adds 11 US companies to unreliable entity list for ‘military technology cooperation’ with the island of Taiwan  Global Times

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