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Artificial intelligence
Opinion
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Who will save the world from a US-China AI arms race?
Unrestrained military AI could doom us all. The window for a global middle-power alliance to rein in the superpowers is closing fast.
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Geely’s Zeekr shifts into Italy as China’s European EV push gathers speed
20 Feb 2026 - 12:43PM
Russia
Russia demands ‘concrete’ proof that it poisoned Navalny with dart frog toxin
18 Feb 2026 - 9:38PM
Munich Security Conference
In Munich, US urges ‘collective strength’ among allies to deter China
Washington and its Indo-Pacific and European allies emphasise need for cooperation to counter Beijing’s military build-up.
16 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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Marco Rubio
Rubio says US not disputing report of Navalny’s fatal poisoning by frog toxin
Five European governments blamed Russia for killing Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny while he was held in an Arctic penal colony.
16 Feb 2026 - 1:15PM
Russia
Russia poisoned Alexei Navalny with dart frog toxin, European nations say
Epibatidine, a deadly chemical not found naturally in Russia, was detected in samples taken from the body of the late Putin critic.
15 Feb 2026 - 11:18AM
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European Union
China cuts EU dairy tariffs, easing trade tensions after EV dispute
EU called Beijing’s tariffs ‘unwarranted’, and mulls WTO action, but China cutting some duties signals possible improvement in ties.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:54PM
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China-EU relations
Nexperia faces 6-month inquiry as CEO Zhang’s suspension upheld by Dutch court
Investigation into firm’s governance could last six months, with one analyst warning of damage to bilateral ties.
12 Feb 2026 - 4:01PM
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Thailand
Thai funeral ‘food court’ blunder: tourists looking for buffet attend wake
The tourists who were served food by a family at the funeral were impressed with the kindness of the people in Thailand.
5 Feb 2026 - 9:38PM
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China economy
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US-China rivalry: great powers that don’t make things won’t be great for long
As globalisation falters, it is countries that focus on building productive capacity, not financial excess, that will come out on top.
2 Feb 2026 - 5:30AM
Art
How a residency in Ireland changed everything for this artist
The Macau-born, New York-based artist makes ceramic sculptures, paying tribute to her late mother and Macau’s architectural history.
1 Feb 2026 - 10:00AM
China-EU relations
Full pivot or anxious hedge? Europe’s leaders flock to China
In Brussels, a form of transactional pragmatism has taken root as bloc seeks to weather US hostility.
31 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Semiconductors
China’s Wingtech, owner of Nexperia, expects wider loss amid row over chipmaker
Wingtech projects a loss of up to US$1.9 billion in 2025, owing to the Dutch government’s takeover of Nexperia.
31 Jan 2026 - 6:07PM
Semiconductors
ASML reports heated global demand in 2025, but cools China outlook
US limits on ASML’s China trade continue to define the company’s growth pattern, with overall sales up despite China revenues falling.
29 Jan 2026 - 3:50PM
Climate change
Caribbean island wins landmark climate case against Netherlands
The ruling mandates urgent climate action for Bonaire’s 20,000 residents, amid rising seas, setting a precedent for climate justice.
29 Jan 2026 - 1:29AM
Malaysia
7 Fifa-banned Malaysian footballers cleared to play after court grants stay
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said the foreign-born players linked to forgery scandal can keep competing until a final ruling is made.
27 Jan 2026 - 3:33PM
The Philippines
Duterte vs ICC: judges reject ‘unfit’ plea, set date for drug war case
The 80-year-old faces a February hearing on crimes against humanity after the court rejected defence arguments that he was unfit to take part.
26 Jan 2026 - 6:54PM
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Donald Trump
UK’s Starmer slams Trump’s ‘insulting’ remarks on allies in Afghanistan
The US president had accused European troops of staying off the front lines, despite 457 British service personnel being killed in the war.
24 Jan 2026 - 4:49AM
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Canada
Canada considers sending small contingent of troops to Greenland
Canada’s Carney reviews role in Nato exercises as European allies push back against Trump’s threats to take Greenland.
20 Jan 2026 - 11:49AM
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Greenland
Europe prepares retaliation over Trump’s Greenland ultimatum
Eight European countries consider US$108 billion retaliation and ‘anti-coercion’ tools after Trump vows tariffs on Europe over Arctic island.
19 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Thailand
Feathered fortunes, sky-high stakes: inside Asia’s richest pigeon race
In eastern Thailand, 5,000 pigeons brave predators and exhaustion in a gruelling sprint for a US$2 million purse.
18 Jan 2026 - 1:30PM
Donald Trump
Trump hits 8 Nato allies with tariffs to force Greenland sale
The duties will start at 10 per cent in February and go up to 25 per cent in June if no deal is reached for the US to buy the island.
19 Jan 2026 - 3:35AM
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China-EU relations
Secret plans, angry emails: Nexperia hearing exposes tussle over China control
The court hearing could be decisive in the tug-of-war over control of the Dutch chipmaker, which sparked supply chain worries and China tensions.
15 Jan 2026 - 3:35PM
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Wellness
This Chinese-Vietnamese plant-based influencer makes even haters love tofu
Wendy the Food Scientist is on a mission to make plant-based eating simple, healthy and satisfying – no ultra-processed ‘fake meat’ required.
11 Jan 2026 - 12:15PM
Cathay Pacific
Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong
Man, 53, collapsed on flight from Amsterdam and was later pronounced dead at hospital despite emergency first aid by cabin crew.
11 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Fashion
Duran Lantink’s daring designs and his first show for Jean Paul Gaultier
The brand’s creative director plays with perceptions, gender and styles – sparking debate and building his fan base, including A-listers like Emrata and Janelle Monáe.
11 Jan 2026 - 6:00AM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong customs seizes HK$18 million of suspected ketamine in baby car seats
Syndicate employed ‘ingenious’ methods to hide drugs in car seats shipped in two containers from Netherlands and Spain, officers say.
8 Jan 2026 - 8:20PM
France
Europe paralysed by snow as brutal cold snap disrupts flights, rail services
Thousands stranded as chaos grounds flights, with black ice sparking fatal accidents, while death toll rises to six in season’s worst freeze.
7 Jan 2026 - 8:16PM
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