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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his wife Sara at Washington National Cathedral ahead of Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Trump shows irritation with Netanyahu before White House talks on Iran

Signalling strain between the leaders, Trump complained that details of Netanyahu’s planned talking points on Iran had surfaced publicly.

Ukraine war

Zelensky has a ‘good meeting’ with Trump as he seeks more cooperation with US

United States

Lindsey Graham eulogised as an ‘American original’ at memorial service

Ukraine war

Burnham meets Zelensky, pledges ‘Stone Cloak’ tech for Ukraine’s drones

In his first meeting with a foreign leader, Andy Burnham pledges battlefield jamming technology ahead of Volodymyr Zelensky’s trip to Washington.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday. Photo: TNS
North Korea

Why a 30,000-troop deployment suits both Russia and North Korea

Moscow gets more soldiers without risking another mass mobilisation, Pyongyang receives money and military tech.

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China technology

Open Questions | Nobel laureate Simon Johnson on the AI race and China’s ‘over-automation’ risks

The Nobel Prize-winning economist discusses how AI is reshaping US-China competition – and poses unique challenges for both economies.

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Ukraine war

UK’s Burnham to host Zelensky in first foreign leader visit

Burnham vows Britain will stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ with Ukraine ahead of Zelensky’s meeting with Trump.

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky visiting 10 Downing Street in London in 2025. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Russian attacks kill 2 in Ukraine; 4 dead in Russian-held area hit by Ukraine

Russia’s defence ministry on Sunday claimed its latest attack on Kyiv had struck sites linked to drone production.

North Korea

Opinion | America’s North Korea strategy needs a dose of reality

Washington’s dogged insistence on denuclearisation first has led to a prolonged deadlock that has only widened Pyongyang’s options.

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Ukraine war

Russia asks North Korea to send 30,000 extra troops for Ukraine war: Zelensky

In return, North Korea has received cash, military technology, food and energy commodities to help it overcome international sanctions.

A firefighter works at a site of a Russian strike on Sunday. Photo: Ukraine State Emergency Service/Reuters
India

India aims for a 200-ship navy to counter China and Pakistan

Every six weeks or so, an Indian shipyard sends a new warship into service. The pace is no accident.

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INS Mahendragiri, the sixth stealth frigate of India’s Nilgiri-class, test fires a missile. It was commissioned into the navy on July 11. Photo: Instagram/IndianNavy
Syria

Comeback corridor: Syria’s US$216 billion rebuild offers a Hormuz alternative

With US sanctions lifted, Syria is capitalising on the Strait of Hormuz crisis to position itself as a trade and oil bypass.

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Science

Editorial | Fields Medal duo a triumph for Chinese education, global collaboration

Wang Hong and Deng Yu are a tribute to the multiplying benefits of education at home, learning abroad and cooperation across borders.

Ukraine war

Meet Iryna Terekh, the trained architect behind Ukraine’s deep-strike drones

Her company, Fire Point, is a driving force behind the long-range weapons that are taking the battle to Russia.

Iryna Terekh, the CEO of Fire Point, a Ukrainian drone and missile firm, poses for a photograph in London on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Russian attack kills 10, injures almost 100, at Ukraine defence event

A strike hit a drone exhibition site hours after Ukraine’s leader hosted senior staff who work on protecting against aerial attacks.

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The site of a Russian missile strike in the Kyiv region of Ukraine on Friday. Photo: Ukrainian Emergency Services via AP
Asean

Can Southeast Asia survive more Iran war fuel shocks?

Analysts warn the region cannot fully insulate itself from an extended conflict if the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted.

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China trade

Beijing to upgrade railway freight services to Europe

Agreement to build first phase of a multifunctional terminal at Kuryk, a Kazakh port on the Caspian Sea, signed in Shanghai recently.

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China-EU relations

China adds 14 EU entities to export control list, hitting back at sanctions

Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.

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The flags of the European Union and China in Berlin. Photo: Photothek via Getty Images
Japan

Japan’s overworked defence ministry plans first new bureau since 2007

The ‘long overdue’ move is expected to boost the defence ministry’s capacity to work more closely with allies and ease operational strain.

Britain

Is London dangerous? Data shows falling crime as mayor takes aim at ‘negative stories’

As street crime drops, Sadiq Khan blames online bot farms and political influencers for stoking unwarranted fear.

Ukraine war

Trump ally Loomer meets Zelensky after dramatic U-turn on Ukraine war

Conservative influencer sat down with the Ukrainian president after an air raid in Kyiv prompted her call for ‘moral clarity’.

Laura Loomer. The conservative commentator, who has millions of online followers, has recently abandoned her anti-Ukraine stance. Photo: AP
Japan

Why Japan’s fighter jet future looks ‘more optimistic’ with Canada’s entry

Analysts say the move will be ‘a starting point’ for greater cooperation among like-minded partners amid concerns about US commitment.

A mock-up of the GCAP fighter jet on display at the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in Farnborough, Britain, on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
China-Latin America relations

China vows to defend Brazil’s sovereignty as Trump’s 25% tariff bites

Wang Yi tells Brazilian foreign minister Beijing backs Brazil’s sovereignty, and asks for support on ‘China’s own core interests’ in return.

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China-EU relations

EU waters down Russia sanctions over fears China could seize key LNG assets

Bloc concludes banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries may hand strategic shipping advantages to Beijing.

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Robotics

US eyes ban on Chinese humanoid robots as US-China tech rivalry intensifies

US House has passed a bill banning the military from using Chinese bots, as Washington ramps up restrictions on Chinese-made technology.

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A humanoid robot made by Chinese firm Agibot is pictured during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai. Washington is currently advancing legislation that would ban such systems from being used by the US military. Photo: AFP
Nirav Modi

US-China trade war reaches India’s streets as Modi weighs Washington bet

Indian leader faces ‘perfect storm’ at home as proposed US trade deal sparks backlash and Trump ramps up pressure over Russian oil and China.

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Farmers gather on a highway in Punjab, India on Tuesday after police seal a border crossing to prevent them from proceeding towards New Delhi, where thousands are protesting against a potential US-India trade deal. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

US unveils civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Some US lawmakers and Israeli officials fear that such a project could help the kingdom develop nuclear weapons.

Ukraine war

Ukraine’s strikes on ‘Russia’s Amazon’ bring war closer to ordinary citizens

Drone attacks hit warehouses belonging to e-commerce giant Wildberries, founded by Russia’s richest woman, Tatyana Kim.

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