UN must give middle powers greater say or risk losing relevance
The post-World War II global system cannot build consensus, prevent wars or impose costs on aggressors without involving the middle powers.
US election: Vance-Walz clash sees Democrat saying ‘Trump should have come to China’
Polls suggest the Republican came out slightly on top in the clash in New York, where foreign policy played second fiddle to domestic issues.
Swine fever sweeps Italy’s north, threatens production of prized prosciutto, livelihoods
Italy has killed nearly 120,000 pigs since January 2022 when swine fever appeared in the country.
China’s coastguard takes part in first Arctic patrol with Russia
The ships entered the ocean on Tuesday, China’s national day, in an exercise closely monitored by the US.
Hong Kong court jails 3 over scheme to fly mainlander to Australia with fake travel document
Trio jailed for up to 34 months for conspiracy to obtain services by deception over scheme that involved exchanging boarding pass in airport toilet.
Fine Art Asia 2024 fair preview and how new collectibles section targets young visitors
Fine Art Asia founder Andy Hei and collectibles section curator Grace Lau talk about involving a younger crowd in at the 2024 fair.
Israel bars UN chief from entering country over Iran attack response
Israel has been a harsh critic of the UN, with ties between the state and the international body souring even more after the October 7 Hamas attacks.
Palestinian officials say 51 killed in Israeli strikes on southern Gaza
Israel continues its offensive against Hamas in Gaza, even as attention has shifted to Lebanon and Iran.
China evacuates citizens from Lebanon, urges security precautions for nationals in Iran
Beijing’s embassy in Beirut confirms dozens evacuated from the country while some embassy staff remain.
Hong Kong’s richest earning 81.9 times more than poorest residents, charity says
Local branch of Oxfam says more than 1.39 million residents living in poverty in first quarter of this year.