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36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over Ukraine
The move came on the same day the WHO said Ukraine’s mental health crisis is growing, with ‘work to do until the end of the century’.
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CIA chief makes rare Cuba visit as island runs out of oil
Meeting in Havana comes as tensions between the two sides remain high over the US energy blockade.
15 May 2026 - 2:55PM
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe boards a US government plane in Havana on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Africa
Africa calls multi-nation health meeting amid fatal Ebola outbreak
There have been 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far in the DRC, around five months after the last outbreak was declared over.
15 May 2026 - 7:02PM
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Search for missing Italian divers continues in Maldives cave
Italy says five of its citizens have drowned, including a marine biology professor, her daughter and two young researchers.
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China
Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks.
15 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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China remains heavily dependent on Middle Eastern crude imports, with any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz posing risks to its energy security and broader economy. Photo: Getty Images
Europe
‘Stay inside’: Finland warns of drone scare near capital Helsinki
The early hours warning – the first for the capital city – said a drone could be heading towards an area on the south coast.
15 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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China Economy
After Trump visit, China’s top party journal doubles down on manufacturing push
The real economy must remain the bedrock of future growth, according to latest Qiushi article.
15 May 2026 - 6:59PM
Europe
‘King of the North’ takes first step to challenge UK’s Starmer
UK lawmaker resigns his seat, clearing a path for leadership challenger Andy Burnham.
15 May 2026 - 2:33PM
Middle East
US casts first day of Israel-Lebanon talks as ‘positive’
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah continues in Lebanon as officials hold high-stakes talks ahead of Sunday deadline.
15 May 2026 - 10:39AM
Flares fired by Israeli forces in Arnoun, as seen from Marjayoun, Lebanon, on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Europe
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
Kyiv bears brunt of deadly two-day attack, days after Putin said that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end.
15 May 2026 - 9:03AM
China
Sanction-proofing China’s C919, AI deepfakes in Singapore: 7 highlights
From China’s message to Trump at the Temple of Heaven to a viral sushi parasite clip from Hong Kong, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
15 May 2026 - 1:00PM
United States & Canada
US Border Patrol chief abruptly resigns in latest Trump team shake-up
Michael Banks exits effective immediately as the Trump administration recalibrates its mass deportation strategy.
15 May 2026 - 1:24PM
Europe
France, Netherlands say all hantavirus contact cases negative
Globally three people have died, six are confirmed to have hantavirus, and there is one probable case.
14 May 2026 - 8:27PM
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Reporters stand in front of the Bichat Hospital where a woman who tested positive for hantavirus remains in intensive care, in Paris on Tuesday. Photo: AP
United States & Canada
US tourist arrested for allegedly throwing rock at endangered Hawaiian seal
A video of the incident of a coconut-sized rock being hurled towards the animal’s head has drawn widespread condemnation.
15 May 2026 - 7:01AM
Europe
UK health minister quits, calls for leadership contest to oust PM Starmer
Health Minister Wes Streeting is the first senior minister to quit after days of calls by Labour lawmakers for Starmer to step down.
14 May 2026 - 11:18PM
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China
Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic
US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.
15 May 2026 - 3:31PM
Politics
The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people
Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM
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Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China
Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.
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Trump says Xi offered help on Iran as China seeks to keep Hormuz open
Chinese leader’s overture underscores how global issues are increasingly shaping US-China diplomacy and trade talks.
15 May 2026 - 6:16AM
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Open Questions series
Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China
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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky
20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM
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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish
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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter
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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended
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