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US forces rescued two crew members near Oman after their aircraft went down during a patrol. The cause remains under investigation. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

Trump says Iran downed US Apache helicopter, vows US response

Two US crew members were rescued near Oman, but the incident adds new strain to already fragile peace efforts.

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Appeals for calm in Belfast after man arrested over ‘sickening’ stabbing

9 Jun 2026 - 10:32PM

Anthropic opens powerful Mythos AI model to public – with some safeguards

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United States & Canada

Nasa reveals Artemis III astronauts in next step towards moon landing

The crew will orbit Earth while practising docking their Orion capsule with two lunar landers.

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European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano does a spacewalk at the International Space Station in November 2019. Photo: Nasa via dpa

United States & Canada

UN slams ‘unacceptable’ US sanctions causing child deaths in Cuba

Human rights chief Turk said Trump’s pressure campaign against the island has crippled medical services, sparking a jump in infant mortality rate.

9 Jun 2026 - 7:20PMvideocam

Middle East

UN report exposes brutal reality for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank

An inquiry found that civilians were being ‘systematically’ subjected to severe rights violations by Israeli forces, settlers and Hamas.

9 Jun 2026 - 9:10PMvideocam

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Middle East

Who’s calling the shots? Netanyahu and Trump at odds over their war

Despite starting the Iran war in tandem with Israel, the US president is pushing for a swift exit as pressure builds at home.

9 Jun 2026 - 3:45PMvideocam

A faulty interceptor missile launched by Israel’s Iron Dome anti-missile system disintegrates above southern Lebanon. Photo: Reuters

Middle East

Israel and Iran hold fire after exchange, but warn of escalation if provoked

Middle East foes lift immediate safety restrictions while actively preparing for the next wave of retaliation.

9 Jun 2026 - 3:47PMvideocam

Politics

As Putin courts Southeast Asia, does ‘Russia need Asean more’?

Southeast Asia needs energy. Russia needs friends. Next week’s summit in Kazan could offer opportunities for both sides.

9 Jun 2026 - 5:00PMvideocam

United States & Canada

Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York

Madison Square Garden crowd erupts as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem.

9 Jun 2026 - 10:52AM

President Donald Trump during the national anthem. Photo: AP

Middle East

Trump responds to US helicopter crash near Hormuz, claims Iran deal close

US president says crew are ‘fine’ and expresses optimism over dealings with Tehran for a ‘powerful deal’.

9 Jun 2026 - 8:46PMvideocam

US Apache helicopters flying over the Strait of Hormuz on April 17. Photo: US Central Command via AFP

Diplomacy

Nationals from China, India among 17 new US denaturalisation cases

Chinese-born Georgia resident among 17 people accused of obtaining citizenship through fraud or concealing serious crimes.

9 Jun 2026 - 5:57AMvideocam

United States & Canada

US judge strikes down Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful

White House signals it will appeal ruling that eliminates an aggressive financial hurdle on H-1B visa applications.

9 Jun 2026 - 11:59AMvideocam

United States & Canada

Trump taps former personal lawyer as attorney general, teeing up Senate fight

Acting attorney general and former Trump defence lawyer Todd Blanche faces a rocky confirmation path over controversies.

9 Jun 2026 - 3:51PM

Todd Blanche: Donald Trump’s acting US attorney general. Photo: AP

Americas

Strongest earthquake in nearly 150 years hits off Cuba, shaking Mexico and Florida

Rare earthquake with 6.1 magnitude shakes buildings in Havana and beyond.

9 Jun 2026 - 9:07AM

Workers rush down down a stairwell in Havana following a rare 6.1-magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Cuba on Monday. Photo: AFP

Europe

ICC chief prosecutor suspended over sexual misconduct allegations

Karim Khan, facing allegations of misconduct with a female aide, denies any wrongdoing.

9 Jun 2026 - 5:08PM

United States & Canada

New US-Canada bridge nears opening despite Trump threat to block it

Financed by Canada, the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge is poised to open June 15.

9 Jun 2026 - 1:04PM

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China

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

US President Donald Trump visited Beijing on May 13-15, 2026. Explore the meetings that have helped shape one of the world's most consequential bilateral relationships.

15 May 2026 - 3:31PM

Handshakes of history: when Chinese and US leaders meet - an infographic

China

A comprehensive visual guide to Trump’s 2026 state visit to China

Go inside Donald Trump’s 43-hour whirlwind trip to Beijing through our complete visual breakdown.

16 May 2026 - 9:34AM

Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

11 Mar 2026 - 10:39AM

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

26 Aug 2025 - 10:25AM

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on US-China relations

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Open Questions series

Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’

8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’

8 Jun 2026 - 11:21AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

12 Jan 2026 - 10:06AMvideocam

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

20 Oct 2025 - 11:18AM

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

5 Oct 2025 - 8:13AMvideocam

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

11 Aug 2025 - 9:13AMvideocam

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

4 Aug 2025 - 11:00AMvideocam

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