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Ukraine war
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
Putin has so far ruled out a face-to-face meeting, saying he sees ‘no point’ in meeting Zelensky until a possible peace deal had been agreed.
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China's military weapons
China’s nuclear stockpile growing as disarmament era ends: SIPRI
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US military
Will ‘Trump-class’ ship be a sitting duck for Chinese carrier-killer missiles?
7 Jun 2026 - 9:31PM
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China-North Korea relations
Will Xi’s North Korea visit show that China remains Pyongyang’s most vital ally?
Beijing has been concerned by its neighbour’s closer ties with Russia and is expected to highlight the importance of its economic support.
7 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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European Union
EU and Russia clash as Armenians head to the polls, Putin fumes
Russian officials have hit Armenian exports with new restrictions, while President Vladimir Putin has made thinly veiled threats comparing Armenia and Ukraine’s relations with Europe.
7 Jun 2026 - 5:29PM
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China trade
How China’s blueberry boom is reaching Southeast Asia on faster trade links
The fruit is heading to Asean markets on the China-Laos Railway, supported by the world’s largest free trade agreement.
7 Jun 2026 - 12:00PM
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Ukraine war
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg after Putin rejects Zelensky’s offer
St Petersburg residents told to remain at home as the attack underscores Kyiv’s growing ability to hit deep inside Russia.
6 Jun 2026 - 8:21PM
US-China relations
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What does a ‘strong, quiet, clear’ US mean for China and Asia?
The US defence secretary’s speech at an annual defence forum had fewer China attacks, no mention of Taiwan and a nebulous vow to be ‘strong, quiet, clear’.
6 Jun 2026 - 1:56PM
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Ukraine war
Putin says no reason to meet Ukraine’s Zelensky, calls his letter ‘rude’
In his message, Zelensky said Russians had grown tired of Ukraine missile and drone attacks and economic hardship and were ready for peace.
6 Jun 2026 - 7:42AM
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US-China relations
Opinion
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Energy now a focus of US-China contest of the century
As China and the US race towards energy dominance, attention to climate resilience and resource security can ensure positive outcomes for all.
6 Jun 2026 - 5:30AM
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International Space Station (ISS)
Astronauts take shelter as air leaks worsen on International Space Station
Nasa gave an order to prepare for evacuation amid a disagreement with Russia on how to repair the cracks.
6 Jun 2026 - 2:19AM
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Nato
UK’s Keir Starmer says Russia could attack Nato within 4 years
His comments echo similar time frames expressed by other European leaders and Nato chief Mark Rutte.
5 Jun 2026 - 11:25PM
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China-Russia relations
Do China-Russia trade payment frictions show limits of de-dollarisation?
The threat of US sanctions is slowing cross-border payments as Chinese banks tighten compliance checks and route transactions through intermediaries.
5 Jun 2026 - 9:15PM
China-Russia relations
Chinese military team inspects Russia bases as Putin hails ‘natural allies’
Two-day inspection trip this week was part of routine verification exercise under 1996 and 1997 border agreements, Tass reports.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:59PM
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China-Russia relations
Letters
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China-Russia partnership has limits after all
Readers discuss the Xi-Putin meeting, Christian concerns about files on alleged UFOs, and AI chatbots.
5 Jun 2026 - 11:30AM
China-North Korea relations
Chinese leader Xi Jinping visit to North Korea confirmed for next week
Relations rebuilding after years of relative isolation due to pandemic, Beijing’s denuclearisation stance and closer Pyongyang-Moscow ties.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:21PM
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China-Latin America relations
China says US ‘invented’ terrorism charges to justify Cuba blockade
Foreign ministry rebutted Marco Rubio’s claim that Cuba sponsors terrorism and demanded an end to US sanctions on the island.
5 Jun 2026 - 10:03AM
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Ukraine war
Putin says Trump ideas could bring peace in Ukraine, urges Kyiv to compromise
Zelensky, meanwhile, proposed face-to-face negotiations in a public letter addressed directly to the Russian leader.
5 Jun 2026 - 6:01AM
US-China relations
How an ‘increasingly asymmetrical’ path is reshaping China-US-Russia ties
China has no need ‘to balance between the US and Russia in a causal sense, but treats the two relationships as parallel tracks’: analyst.
4 Jun 2026 - 9:02AM
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War and conflict
Opinion
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Asia has to learn the lessons of war while it still can
The time to learn is before the fire reaches the house. Every war forces us to ask: if this logic came to our region, what would we do?
4 Jun 2026 - 6:52AM
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European Union
Ukraine, Hungary agree on minority rights, paving way for EU accession talks
The long-running dispute had strained ties between Budapest and Kyiv and complicated Hungary’s support for Ukraine’s EU ambitions.
4 Jun 2026 - 5:02AM
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United Nations
Portugal and Austria defeat Germany for seats on UN Security Council
Kyrgyzstan beat the Philippines by a vote of 143-49 to join the council for the first time.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:39PM
Ukraine war
Ukraine drone strikes causing ‘panic’ for Kremlin, EU’s Kallas says
Russia is increasing attacks on civilians because it doesn’t know how to respond to attacks deep in its territory, the top EU diplomat says.
4 Jun 2026 - 2:15AM
Taiwan
What does Beijing’s response to Tokyo-Manila boundary talks mean for Taiwan?
The Chinese coastguard’s rapid growth in recent years has included an evolution of its roles and relationships with the PLA.
3 Jun 2026 - 6:28PM
Ukraine
Ukraine drones target St Petersburg as ‘Russia’s Davos’ opens
Black smoke rises over major fuel terminal as city hosts Vladimir Putin’s global economic summit.
3 Jun 2026 - 6:01PM
China food security
Opinion
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How Asian food security is shifting away from the West
The platform offers a future where Asian nations are less dependent on maritime chokepoints and Western-aligned supply chains.
3 Jun 2026 - 7:08AM
United States
Trump ally with no known experience made new US acting intelligence chief
Bill Pulte, the chief of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, replaces Tulsi Gabbard to oversee 18 intelligence agencies.
3 Jun 2026 - 1:51PM
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China-Latin America relations
US’ Cuba-China fears, Panama pressure: Latin America relations reads
From Argentina’s shrinking China lifeline to the US’ Cuba worries, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in May 2026.
3 Jun 2026 - 12:38AM
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