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US-China relations
US must make more bombers, bring China in on nuclear arms talks: senator
Republican Deb Fischer, whose subcommittee oversees US nuclear arsenal, insisted Beijing must be part of any future treaty negotiations.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:29AM
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Britain
Starmer admits mistake appointing Epstein’s friend as ambassador as leadership teeters
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European Union
Bulgaria’s pro-Kremlin ex-president wins election, Russia and EU welcome victory
20 Apr 2026 - 9:25PM
Ukraine
Russia arrests German woman over bomb plot it says is linked to Ukraine
There have been arrests of Western citizens by Russia amid the Ukraine war, typically on espionage charges that are widely seen as baseless.
20 Apr 2026 - 6:29PM
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China energy security
China’s trade with Iran, Gulf states plunges as Hormuz crisis hits energy flows
But increased shipments from Russia, Malaysia and Indonesia help to partially offset the shortfall, official data shows.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:19PM
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China-EU relations
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‘Saying you’re a geopolitical actor doesn’t make it so’: Sven Biscop on Europe
The Belgian political scientist on what the Iran war and the transatlantic collision reveal about Europe’s place in a fast-changing world.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:05AM
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Ukraine
Patrol chief quits over ‘shameful’ police response to deadly Kyiv shooting
General steps down after video showed officers abandoning a child to flee the scene when gunfire erupted.
20 Apr 2026 - 12:07PM
Asean
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As Iran war fallout hits Southeast Asia, US is losing influence to China
Asean survey reflects China’s growing strategic influence but also concerns. The question is: will China crowd the US out of the region?
19 Apr 2026 - 9:46PM
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European Union
Bulgaria’s pro-Russian former president set for strong election win: exit polls
In his campaign, Rumen Radev talked about improving relations with Moscow and resuming the free flow of Russian oil and gas into Europe.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:12AM
Donald Trump
Russia’s Lavrov says balance of power shifting to emerging economies
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Lavrov said the foundations of globalisation powered primarily by the US had ‘come to an end’.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:42PM
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Focus
The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with America
Many believed the transatlantic alliance could weather another term of Trump, but a year and a half on those hopes have largely faded.
19 Apr 2026 - 1:32AM
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Ukraine war
Inside Ukraine’s desperate race to track cultural artefacts looted by Russia
Russia has moved to formalise control over seized collections by adding 77 Ukrainian museums in occupied regions into its national catalogue.
18 Apr 2026 - 4:01PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Turkey’s Erdogan urges Iran, US to use ceasefire to push for lasting peace
At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey, Erdogan also stressed the importance of acting with ‘prudent understanding’ to end the Iran war.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:20PM
Vladimir Putin
Kremlin denies Putin’s isolation from Russia’s woes amid blogger’s criticism
Influencer Viktoria Bonya’s 20-million-view video sparked official response and action from Moscow.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:47PM
Hong Kong economy
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Amid elevated oil prices, Hong Kong’s stable energy system is a boon
Readers discuss the city’s electricity regime, the significance of Russian oil, and the KMT leader’s visit to mainland China.
17 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Ukraine war
Russian strikes kill at least 17 across Ukraine in worst attack this year
Officials warn the toll could rise after Russia unleashed missiles and hundreds of drones at Ukrainian cities.
16 Apr 2026 - 8:08PM
Middle East
Letters
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Iran war is not just a short-term energy disruption
Readers discuss a possible motivation behind the war, Pakistan’s role as a mediator, and Republican silence in the face of the US president’s actions.
16 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
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North Korea
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After years of neglect, China emerges as North Korea’s ‘top priority’
In a world of shrinking options and rising risks, Pyongyang recognises its alliance with Beijing is too important to ignore.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:33AM
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United States
US envoy Waltz touts ‘America first’ policy, budget cuts in Senate swipe at UN
US ambassador to UN joined other Washington envoys hailing US-led cost-cutting, efficiency drive and streamlining of UN’s cumulative ‘bloat’.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:12PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine unit says it has launched over 100 robot attacks on Russia’s forces
President Zelensky says the ground drones – used in place of human infantry – have helped capture a Russian position.
16 Apr 2026 - 1:11PM
North Korea
UN watchdog warns North Korea is boosting nuclear weapons capacity
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirms a rapid rise in activity at North Korea’s Yongbyon nuclear complex.
15 Apr 2026 - 9:15PM
War and conflict
Opinion
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Why ceasefires struggle and fail
From Ukraine to Gaza and the Middle East, the lesson of history is that ceasefires rarely hold.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:00AM
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Indonesia
Prabowo’s overseas trips draw scrutiny as Indonesia urges fuel restraint
Since his inauguration in October 2024, Prabowo has gone on 51 official visits, travelling to 28 countries and chalking up 99 days overseas.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:09PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
China cements Russia ties as both win from US war
Russia is boosting oil exports, including to China, as the Iran war upends Middle East supplies, while Chinese renewables companies will benefit from efforts to diversify away from fossil fuels.
15 Apr 2026 - 5:49PM
2026 Trump-Xi summit
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker 2026
World leaders are flocking to Beijing this year as Trump’s trade war spurs US allies to look for new ties.
15 Apr 2026 - 5:45PM
China-Russia relations
Strong China-Russia ties are stabilising force in ‘turbulent’ world: Xi Jinping
In Beijing, Chinese president tells Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov ‘both sides should maintain strategic resolve’.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:35PM
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India
How India’s nuclear breakthrough could end reliance on energy imports
Success at the Kalpakkam prototype fast breeder reactor will allow India to generate energy using its abundant thorium reserves.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:07PM
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US-China relations
Russian and Chinese envoys meet in Beijing to discuss Iran, Ukraine and Taiwan
Chinese readout warns of rising turmoil in veiled swipe at Washington and Trump as Beijing strengthens ties with Moscow.
15 Apr 2026 - 4:46AM
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