Politics & Governance
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Tuesday that China is preparing to place additional orders for Boeing aircraft ahead of President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington. The disclos…
Jun 6, 2026
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A Chinese dissident currently seeking asylum in Britain has lodged a formal complaint after claiming a police interpreter repeatedly berated him during an interview, calling his political activitie…
Jun 6, 2026
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Donald Trump landed in Beijing first. Within weeks, Russian President Vladimir Putin followed. The back-to-back summits have turned China into the unexpected focal point of great-power diplomacy, r…
Jun 6, 2026
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The United Nations children's agency has issued a stark warning from Geneva: the ongoing Middle East conflict is draining resources that African nations desperately need to protect their most vulne…
Jun 6, 2026
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Myanmar's president has arrived in India for a visit that regional analysts say carries weight well beyond diplomacy. The trip, scheduled to unfold over several days, places two neighbours with dee…
Jun 6, 2026
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Premier Chris Minns has unveiled a significant shift in New South Wales drug driving laws that could spare medicinal cannabis users from the harshest penalties currently on the books. The proposed …
Jun 6, 2026
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The Aukus security partnership unveiled new autonomous drone technology on Tuesday designed to monitor and protect critical undersea communications cables, with Australia's Defence Minister Richard…
Jun 6, 2026
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Venezuela's acting President Rodriguez touched down in India on Sunday, beginning a five-day visit that officials say will focus on expanding bilateral trade and investment between the two developi…
Jun 6, 2026
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A celebrity dog with more than 1.5 million followers has been stolen and slaughtered in China, after a thief reportedly mistook the animal for a stray. The incident has sent shockwaves through the …
Jun 6, 2026
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China's defense minister did not attend the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this year, a senior government official confirmed on Tuesday. The absence marks the first time in recent years that Beij…
Jun 6, 2026
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Malaysian voters in Johor headed to the polls this week in an election that political analysts say signals the opening of a broader electoral cycle across the country. The southern state, home to a…
Jun 6, 2026
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A coalition of Filipino citizens is preparing to push for greater openness in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation in Manila that …
Jun 6, 2026
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