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Trump says he’s open to meeting Xi and Putin in China for nuclear talks
US president says he would welcome three-way discussion on nuclear weapons, but no date or format has been agreed for the proposed meeting.
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US-China negotiators race to nail down concrete deals as Shenzhen Apec looms
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Diplomacy
US sanctions 5 Chinese entities over ex-Google engineer’s AI trade secrets theft
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Society
5 hikers fall ill as hot weather grips Hong Kong on public holiday
At least five hikers require emergency assistance amid hot weather in Hong Kong on final day of Chung Yeung Festival long weekend.
19 Oct 2026 - 6:24PM
US
US orders DeepSeek removed from federal systems, citing national security risks
Directive also bars purchases of the Chinese firm’s products and covers third-party services built on its AI models.
1 hour ago
US
Rubio pitches US business in Central Asia, says China ties need not suffer
Washington and five Central Asian nations outline plans for cooperation on minerals, transport and technology during Rubio’s Uzbek visit.
4 hours ago
Diplomacy
US adds ‘wrongful detention’ warning for Americans travelling to China
US State Department is updating its travel advisory to alert Americans of the risk of being detained arbitrarily under Chinese law.
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Middle East
Longevity-first healthcare takes spotlight at Abu Dhabi Future Health Summit
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Future Health – A Global Initiative by Abu Dhabi
Diplomacy
Honduras targets Chinese shops, state builder as president sits on Taiwan pledge
Migration officials flagged 41 people in Tegucigalpa and at SFECO Group’s Choluteca site, while city hall threatens closures.
2 hours ago
Global Economy
China’s drone export rules: less red tape for some, tighter controls for others?
The changes simplify export procedures for some models while tightening scrutiny on sensitive components and hi-tech capabilities, analysts say.
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United States & Canada
US Supreme Court denies bid by accused 9/11 mastermind to revive plea deal
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and 2 alleged accomplices are still being held at Cuba’s Guantanamo Bay and are set to go on trial in June 2028.
5 hours ago
China
Air China scrambles to fly stranded passengers out of fuel-starved Cuba
Chinese embassy urges passengers stranded by weeks of cancellations on the carrier’s Madrid route to board the flight on Monday night.
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Markets
China plans 18 active ETFs as regulator seeks to shore up stock market
Beijing’s securities regulator also vows tougher action against misconduct and outlines four measures to create a healthy market.
19 Oct 2026 - 8:51PM
United States & Canada
Trump to create new task force, official division for women’s health
The new task force will not replace the agency’s Office of Research on Women’s Health but will have a broader mandate beyond research.
4 hours ago
Africa
Kenyan cult leader found guilty of murder of 191 children, 1 adult
More than 400 bodies have been recovered from mass graves discovered at the Shakahola Forest more than three years ago.
6 hours ago
Middle East
Houthi attack kills 53 at Yemen government training camp
The camp is located in Shabwa, an energy-rich province that also houses Yemen’s largest industrial investment.
19 Oct 2026 - 11:19PM
Russia & Central Asia
Zelensky should get ‘somebody else’ to negotiate to end Ukraine war, Trump says
Trump said the US continues to share intelligence with Ukraine and he would consider letting Ukrainians stay in the US until the war ends.
1 hour ago
Europe
‘Islamist’ bomb threats sent to hundreds of schools in UK, Hungary, Serbia
It was not known if the warnings, which appeared to be a hoax, were connected. Northern Ireland cited emails that were signed ‘Allahu akbar’.
4 hours ago
United States & Canada
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil asks US to review deportation case
Khalil was arrested last year as the US moved to detain and deport non-citizens who engaged in pro-Palestinian activism on college campuses.
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US-China Relations
Asian-Americans’ trust in Trump fading as economic woes increase, survey finds
Being object of ICE raids, detention, visa denial and deportations under Trump administration also contributing factors, AAPI poll reveals.
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Opinion
Wang Huiyao
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US-China AI talks must ensure safety of both tech and business
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Cliff Buddle
Opinion
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Palestine Action, Sally Rooney’s books and the absurd fallout of a UK ban
19 Oct 2026 - 8:30PM
Ronny P. Sasmita
Opinion
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Southeast Asia need not be a pressure valve for China’s exports
19 Oct 2026 - 4:30PM
Alice Wu
Opinion
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Tai Po fire: public accountability needed to honour those who died
19 Oct 2026 - 9:30AM
Letters
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Hong Kong must ensure independent artists have control over their voice
19 Oct 2026 - 11:30AM
Shouqing Zhu
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How China made climate resilience part of its economic growth strategy
19 Oct 2026 - 5:30AM
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20 Oct 2026
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US-based money manager eyes Asia-Pacific property for growth
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US sanctions 5 Chinese entities over ex-Google engineer’s AI trade secrets theft
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