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‘Opportunistic’: experts weigh Manila’s minilateral agenda ahead of Trump-Xi meeting
The Philippines’ dual push for stronger “minilateral” defence links and a more robust Asean security role is dividing analysts, with one calling the move “opportunistic”. Some experts view Manila’s advocacy for the “Squad” alliance as a strategic opportunity to deepen core security partnerships while chairing the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Others question how much actual weight is carried by this informal defence grouping – comprising the United States, the Philippines, Japan and...
China deploys satellites and drones to Xizang quake zone
China has deployed satellites and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to aid rescue efforts following a magnitude-7.0 earthquake in the country's southwestern Xizang Autonomous Region on Thursday evening.
China launches Yaogan-50 03 remote sensing satellite
China launches Yaogan-50 03 remote sensing satellite
Ethiopian expert calls for dialogue, cooperation on global governance
Ethiopian expert calls for dialogue, cooperation on global governance
URA tells owners to avoid hiring lift company at centre of fire safety probe
Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has advised property owners under a subsidy scheme against hiring a contractor that failed to install fire safety components in lifts at hundreds of buildings, saying it had “lost confidence” in the company. The move came a day after the government suspended the performance rating for Taizoom Elevator, which was found to have failed to install required fire-resistant door frame components at 338 buildings as inspections of its work across the city are carried...
Brent Crude Hits More Than Five-Month High On Houthi-Saudi Attacks, UAE Oil Spill
An oil spill from a tanker was detected off the UAE coast of Umm Al Quwain, the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Climate Change and Environment said on Friday.
UK expert highlights growing international support for GGI
Keith Alan Bennett, co-founder and co-editor of Friends of Socialist China and vice chairman of the 48 Group Club in the UK, highlighted growing international support for China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) in an interview with CGTN at the 2026 Global Governance Forum (Xiongan) on Friday.
U.S. claims of Canadian political interference have ‘no merit,’ Carney says
Prime Minister Mark Carney says there is "no merit" to American claims that Canadians might be interfering in U.S. politics ahead of November's midterm elections.
NEA issues notices to 10 Singapore-based companies, including Wilmar and APP, over haze
It seeks information on firms’ Indonesian land concessions, corporate links and measures to prevent, fight fires
Musk midterm spending tops $442M
Tech mogul Elon Musk has spent more than $442 million in the midterm elections, after pouring another $76.8 million into his super PAC over the past month, campaign finance filings show. America PAC, which Musk launched during the 2024 elections, received the influx of cash from the SpaceX and Tesla CEO over the course of...