Taiwan the only issue that can push Washington and Beijing to war, ex-US diplomat says

‘It is all quite manageable’: former Trump-era official Susan Thornton says US-China competition is neither zero-sum nor existential.

UN chief ‘very concerned’ about reports of North Korean troops in Russia

US intelligence has said North Korean forces have made their way to Russia’s Kursk border region.

How Hong Kong’s unique strengths can drive its development

The city should take advantage of ‘one country, two systems’ to boost economic growth through internationalisation, integration and innovation.

Israel investigates leaks that may have bolstered Netanyahu as Gaza truce talks stalled

Israel court allowed publication of name of central suspect in case, Eli Feldstein, whom Israeli media said was a Netanyahu media adviser.

Israel says it carried out ground raid in Syria, seizing Syrian citizen connected to Iran

It was first time Israel has confirmed sending troops into Syria; Israel’s Netanyahu visits Lebanese border, vows firm response to Hezbollah.

Harris goes to church while Trump muses about reporters being shot

48 hours before election day, Harris told Michigan church that voters have chance to reject hate while Trump labelled Democrats as ‘demonic’.

Who is Kamala Harris, potentially America’s first female president?

Former prosecutor and US senator has invoked her Indian family’s past activism in explaining her groundbreaking journey into public service.

Crowd hurls mud, insults at Spanish royals and PM on visit to flood zone

Angry crowd in Paiporta focused most of its wrath on PM Pedro Sanchez and the head of the Valencia region. Floods have killed more than 200.

Tens of thousands in Hong Kong’s Tung Chung to be left without water supply after pipe bursts

Water supply expected to resume gradually on Monday morning, with at least 10 housing estates, public hospital and several hotels affected.

Chinese officials told to stop avoiding media questions about emergencies

Commentary in legal newspaper warns officials not to give ‘no comment’ answers – but some observers warn it will be easy to get round law.