US-China confrontation here to stay after election, says influential Beijing commentator

Renmin professor Jin Canrong tells forum the main difference will be whether the next president takes a ‘coarse’ or ‘refined’ approach.

IMF welcomes US-sanctioned former Russia central banker to executive board

Former first deputy governor of Bank of Russia Ksenia Yudaeva has been elected as the IMF’s executive director for Russia and Syria.

Can US democracy pass the test of the 2024 election?

The election will not only define the strength of US institutions, but also shape the future of America’s role far beyond its shores.

Badenoch elected new leader of UK Conservative Party

Badenoch came out on top in the two-horse race with former immigration minister Robert Jenrick with 57 per cent of the vote.

North Korean troops on Ukraine’s border drive Europe to deepen East Asian defence ties

EU envoy Josep Borrell is in Asia to sign defence partnerships with Japan and South Korea while highlighting their ‘interlinked’ security.

India denies minister plotted anti-Sikh attacks in Canada

Canadian officials implicated Modi’s right-hand man, Amit Shah, in a broader campaign targeting Canadian Sikh activists.

Hong Kong homebuyers give the cold shoulder to New World-led Pavilia Forest II

Pavilia Forest II recorded only one sale as of 5pm on Saturday, while Double Coast I found buyers for 18 units out of 58 flats on offer.

Hong Kong police arrest boy, 14, over collecting cash in HK$550,000 phone scam

Force says that while boy did not receive reward from scam’s masterminds, it planned to apply to court to hand out stricter penalty.

Deadly Israeli strikes on ‘apocalyptic’ north Gaza

UN humanitarian agencies said the area has been under siege for almost a month, and denied basic aid and life-saving supplies.

Hong Kong police arrest 8 men over wounding of correctional services officer outside prison

Suspects all have triad background and force investigating whether attack outside Pik Uk Prison in Sai Kung related to victim’s work.