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China society
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How adversity has guided the path of Chinese civilisation through the ages
Recent findings by archaeologists suggest the push for innovative solutions is often borne out of the struggle to overcome severe challenges.
2 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How ‘strategic ambiguity’ made Turkey a winner in the Iran war
1 Jun 2026 - 6:08PM
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India
India seals BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam, eyes Indonesia next
31 May 2026 - 10:51AM
US, Israel war on Iran
US hits Iran with fresh strikes amid negotiations to end war
Marco Rubio insists a deal with Iran remains within reach after the US military claimed its attacks were in ‘self-defence’.
26 May 2026 - 9:34PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump now ties Iran deal to major expansion of Abraham Accords
US president suggests Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and other regional powers normalise ties with Israel to secure peace.
26 May 2026 - 8:42AM
Middle East
Muslims begin haj in sweltering heat and shadow of Middle East tensions
Over 1.5 million faithful gather as annual sacred rites in Mecca officially get under way.
25 May 2026 - 1:56PM
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China education
‘Natural’ choice: why Unesco’s new STEM education centre is based in Shanghai
China is working with the UN agency to help the world’s least developed countries advance technical education and grow their talent pools.
24 May 2026 - 9:00AM
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China's military weapons
China’s J-10CE jets defeat Eurofighters 9-0 in mock battles, CCTV confirms
While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.
21 May 2026 - 8:05PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’
Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.
20 May 2026 - 7:28AM
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War and conflict
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Malacca Strait could be the next hinge point if Asia isn’t careful
Straits like Hormuz and Malacca are pressure points where commerce and power converge. What once defined success now defines vulnerability.
20 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Italy
Meloni meets victims of Italy car-ramming attack
Italy’s prime minister rushes to Modena following a horrific vehicle assault that left several people seriously injured.
18 May 2026 - 11:22AM
Diplomacy
Opinion
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Just because Brics isn’t a coherent bloc doesn’t mean it’s impotent
The grouping has a future, not as a binding structure demanding policy alignment but as a tool for members to enhance leverage and maximise options.
12 May 2026 - 7:43AM
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Crime
Colorado rally firebomber gets life in prison after asking for death
Mohamed Soliman, who killed an 82-year-old woman in the 2025 attack, tells court he wished to be executed.
8 May 2026 - 1:02PM
US-China relations
Will warming Arctic trigger further chill in US-China relations?
The prospect of opening up new sea lanes presents both challenges and opportunities for the rival powers, analysts say.
8 May 2026 - 11:20AM
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China-Africa relations
Ni hao, new hire: Africa’s growing Mandarin job boom
While Chinese firms have long brought their own translators to the continent, they are now often hiring local linguists.
5 May 2026 - 4:00PM
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Middle East
‘Structural shift’: new routes for Middle East freight to bypass Hormuz
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the UAE lead a push for a new trade architecture with multiple nodes linking the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea.
3 May 2026 - 10:30AM
Icons and Influencers
Style according to … J.J. Martin, founder of Milan-based La DoubleJ
The high-vibration, maximalist designer on channelled wisdom, goddess energy, and building a colourful life with intention.
2 May 2026 - 7:00AM
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Asean
Why Malacca Strait tolls are unlikely despite Indonesia’s maritime push
Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore are united in upholding the principle of free passage but this must be ‘actively maintained’, analysts say.
28 Apr 2026 - 6:35PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Pakistan, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt: the Middle East’s new power brokers?
‘Fear of US abandonment’ is helping forge a new Middle East – but don’t expect an Islamic Nato just yet.
25 Apr 2026 - 1:30PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Beyond Panama and Hormuz: 8 critical waterways under the global microscope
Amid US actions in the two major shipping channels, attention has shifted to the strategic importance and potential risks elsewhere.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:12AM
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Crime
LA woman charged in US with trafficking arms to Sudan for Iran
Shamim Mafi is accused ‘brokering the sale of drones, bombs, bomb fuses and millions of rounds of ammunition’.
20 Apr 2026 - 11:46AM
Hong Kong culture
New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’
About 200 pieces of jewellery from 4,000 years of history across five continents on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum for next six months.
19 Apr 2026 - 10:53AM
Donald Trump
Russia’s Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Lavrov said the foundations of globalisation powered primarily by the US had ‘come to an end’.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong minister urges long-term view, says Middle East investment unaffected
Minister Algernon Yau urges businesses to avoid short-term thinking, says Hong Kong entrepreneurs are discerning in assessing opportunities.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:48PM
China-Africa relations
Why China is urgently looking to North Africa as the energy crisis rolls on
From Algerian oilfields to Moroccan battery factories and Egypt’s industrial base, Beijing may now fast-track projects across the region.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Jewellery
King Tut’s 3,200-year-old legacy inspires a new era of Egyptian jewellery
The opening of Giza’s Grand Egyptian Museum is sparking renewed interest in ancient motifs from brands like Azza Fahmy and Bibi van der Velden.
18 Apr 2026 - 4:00AM
US, Israel war on Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Erdogan also stressed the importance of acting with ‘prudent understanding’ to end the Iran war.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:20PM
Food and Drinks
Kunafa prawn? From Shandong to the Nile, Cairo’s love affair with Chinese food
From a 63-year-old restaurant chain to high-end hotels, Cairo has no shortage of Chinese food, tweaked for the local palate.
28 Apr 2026 - 3:50PM
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