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Ukrainians fire a howitzer towards Russian troops in the Kharkiv region, Ukraine. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

US and Russia row as Moscow masses 50,000 troops near Ukrainian region

Ukraine-Russian war intensifying as Trump warns Putin he is ‘playing with fire’.

Ukraine war

Trump says Putin ‘playing with fire’ as he weighs sanctions over Ukraine war

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Asean

‘Concerned’ Asean leaders fail to issue fresh condemnation of Myanmar’s junta

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China-North Korea relations

Opinion | Restraint, retreat, defiance: why Kim Jong-un missed Russia’s Victory Day parade

The North Korean leader’s move signalled restraint to Beijing while balancing its expanding military cooperation with Moscow.

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Instead of travelling to Moscow for the Victory Day parade on May 9, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un gave a speech at the Russian embassy in Pyongyang. Photo: dpa
Ukraine war

Russia warns Germany over signal on long-range weapons for Ukraine

Germany’s chancellor said there were no more range restrictions on weapons supplied to Kyiv.

Banking & finance

Explainer | Why central banks are playing a big role in pushing up gold prices

Governments are buying up gold as they see it as a safe investment – and, in some cases, a tool for evading Western sanctions.

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North Korea

North Korea warns US ‘Golden Dome’ risks nuclear war in outer space

Pyongyang has denounced US President Trump’s ‘very dangerous’ missile-shield plan as a bid to weaponise space, threatening global security.

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US President Donald Trump talk about the proposed “Golden Dome” missile-defence system at the White House last week. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Russia planning new Ukraine offensive after record drone strikes, Zelensky says

Russia fired 355 drones including decoys between Sunday night and early Monday, in the largest drone attack of the invasion.

Emmanuel Macron

Macron denies dispute with wife as Russia mocks face shoving video

France’s first lady seems to push her husband as they land in Vietnam. He says they were joking.

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China-EU relations

‘There are limits’: the problems with China’s bid to patch things up with Europe

They may be stuck in a stalemate, with Beijing unlikely to yield on demands to intervene in Russia’s war on Ukraine or change economic model.

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Ukraine war

Trump says Putin has ‘gone absolutely crazy’, warns of Russia’s ‘downfall’

US President Donald Trump sharply criticised escalating Russian attacks on Ukraine, threatening further sanctions.

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President Donald Trump made it clear he was losing patience with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. File photos: AFP
Diplomacy

Opinion | After hardline Yoon, South Korea needs a more balanced foreign policy

The next leader must broaden diplomacy while rejecting nuclear arms and regaining wartime military control.

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Ukraine war

Russia, Ukraine complete prisoner swap after Moscow launches aerial assault

Russia’s Defence Ministry said each side exchanged 303 soldiers. Hours earlier, at least 12 people were killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine.

India-Pakistan tensions

How India and Pakistan are preparing for the next conflict

Despite unease over nuclear risks, both sides are replenishing arsenals from abroad and exploring ‘unused technologies’ to gain an advantage.

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An Indian soldier keeps watch near the Line of Control separating Pakistan and India on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Vietnam

Will Vietnam and Thailand’s new alliance reduce their reliance on China?

Vietnam and Thailand’s upgraded partnership aims to boost trade to US$25 billion by 2030, reflecting Hanoi’s tiered diplomacy approach.

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (left) shakes hands with To Lam, general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, on May 16. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Europe may buy more US arms for Ukraine as Trump’s impatience grows

Sending American weapons to Ukraine would help it deter Russia’s advance and might put pressure on Putin to get serious about a ceasefire.

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North Korea

North Korea detains 3 over warship launch accident

Leader Kim Jong-un called the botched launch of the new naval destroyer a ‘criminal act caused by absolute carelessness’.

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Ukraine war

EU weighs new Russia sanctions, may cut 20 banks from SWIFT

As part of the sanctions under discussion, the bloc’s executive is planning to propose lowering the G-7 oil price cap to about US$45.

Flags of the European Union wave in the wind in front of the Berlaymont building of the European Commission. Photo: dpa
China-Russia relations

Opinion | China and Russia should help contain North Korea, not side with it

The world needs a new cooperative framework capable of pre-empting crises and deterring conflicts with the US, China and Russia at the helm.

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Ukraine war

Russian drones and missiles hit Ukraine hours after first major prisoner swap

Each country released 390 prisoners on Friday and said they would free more in the coming days.

Ukraine war

‘Inelegant?’ Russia casts doubt over Vatican as venue for Ukraine talks

Pope Leo had said the Vatican could act as a mediator in global conflicts, but Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said ‘many people are fantasising’ about meeting location.

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Pope Leo talks to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican on Sunday. Photo: via EPA-EFE
South Korea

Jets scrambled in 2 mins: inside South Korea’s secretive air defence centre

Pilots sprint to their planes seconds after an alert goes out at the Korea Air and Space Operations Centre.

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A US F-35B performs a flight demonstration during Osan Air Power Days 2025 at Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek, about 60km south of Seoul, on May 9. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

My Take | From Russia with love: Anwar’s geopolitical play leaves a confusing trail

Recent diplomatic overtures have raised concern that Anwar is leaning too close to Russia and China in his bid to diversify Malaysia’s trade ties.

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Science

Ohio legislation could force Chinese scientists to sell their homes in the US

Green card holders testify to packed hearing about ‘foreign adversary’ law that would ban them from property near ‘critical’ infrastructure.

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United States

Opinion | With his ‘historic’ tour, Trump puts US power back in the Middle East

In reasserting the US in the centre of the Middle East’s strategic calculus, Trump also weakens the leverage and influence of Russia and China.

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President Donald Trump visits US troops at the Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, on May 15. Photo: Reuters
G7

G7 targets ‘excessive imbalances’ in global economy, eyes de minimis exemption

While China was not named, such references to non-market policies are often aimed at Beijing’s state subsidies and export-driven model.

Canada’s Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne speaks during the close of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ Meeting in Banff, Alberta, on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Britain

UK signs Chagos deal with Mauritius, says China sought its ‘collapse’

Multibillion-dollar agreement for 99 years sees Britain keep control of military base on Diego Garcia jointly run with the US.

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China-EU relations

Chinese and French presidents tackle cognac tariffs in phone call: Macron

French leader says fair competition is key and both sides agreed to move faster to resolve their trade dispute.

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