Can Trump and Europe steer Iran towards a ‘grand bargain’ Middle East deal?

Officials are aiming to reach agreements to end the Israel-Gaza war and on Iran’s nuclear programme following the Lebanon ceasefire deal.

China’s tariff troubles pale beside Germany’s economic woes

A widening trade war would further destabilise Europe’s largest economy as it struggles with stagnation, declining exports and geopolitical tensions.

Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, founder of Measat, Astro and Maxis, dies at 86

The founder of satellite operator Measat, Astro, and Maxis, Krishnan was a prominent figure in Malaysia’s business landscape.

Chinese golden monkeys to head to France on 10-year goodwill conservation mission

The endangered species will take up residence at Beauval Zoo, joining a family of giant pandas from China.

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges international collaboration to combat rise in technology crimes

Criminals are increasingly turning to the use of cryptocurrencies, virtual assets and technology to commit crime, city leader warns.

Russia mounts massive attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Attack forces emergency power outages as temperatures drop to freezing across the country.

High-ranking Chinese military official under probe for ‘serious rule violations’

Miao Hua is director of the political work department of the CMC, which oversees China’s People’s Liberation Army.

Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in crackdown on pickpocketing syndicate

Trio made up of two men and a woman worked as a team and stole HK$70,000 from elderly man and 200,000 Japanese yen from 63-year-old woman.

Nearly 40,000 evacuated as northern Malaysia ‘completely paralysed’ by severe floods

The Golok River, bordering Thailand, has reached its highest level since 1997, with the situation exacerbated by La Niña.

Singapore actor Ryan Lian calls out trolls who taunted him after knife attack

A man allegedly slashed Lian three times across his face at a shopping centre last week.