Trump says Xi state dinner is ‘a very tough ticket’ as business guest list takes shape
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he had turned away friends hoping to attend next week’s state dinner…
Poland eyes deeper Philippines defence ties following Black Hawk deal
Poland’s delivery of Black Hawk helicopters to the Philippines has given Warsaw a foothold in Manila’s defence market as it…
King Charles was ‘giddily elated’ after Diana’s death, her brother says
Britain’s King Charles sounded “like a lottery winner” after the death of his late first wife Diana, her brother writes…
White House pulls Trump nominee to head ICE
The White House on Thursday withdrew its nominee to head US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency tasked with carrying…
Hong Kong malls bet on Asian Games to boost footfall, tenant sales amid spending shifts
Hong Kong shopping mall operators are extending a strategy used during this year’s Fifa World Cup into the Asian Games,…
China has gained pace in the space race by recovering rockets – but can it relaunch one?
As technological developments augur an era of renewed space exploration, China is aiming to become a major player. In the…
US families ramp up efforts for loved ones’ release from China ahead of Xi’s visit
Chen Youlin, a Chinese-American scientist, travelled back to China in October 2024 for a month-long holiday, including to celebrate his…
Will Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bind
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kyiv has created a diplomatic dilemma for the…
Trump threatens EU over ‘hostile’ proposal to make Canada associate member
US President Donald Trump threatened on Wednesday to cut trade with the European Union after the bloc proposed to make…
Health crisis grips Indonesians enduring haze: ‘my eyes sting, my head hurts’
Struggling to breathe through the acrid haze emanating from wildfires on Indonesia’s Borneo Island, residents said on Wednesday they feared…