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Prime Minister Robert Abela
Ukraine war
36 nations approve tribunal creation to prosecute Russia over Ukraine
The move came on the same day the WHO said Ukraine’s mental health crisis is growing, with ‘work to do until the end of the century’.
15 May 2026 - 9:44PM
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Middle East
Chinese container ships pass through Strait of Hormuz at second attempt, data shows
31 Mar 2026 - 4:30AM
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Malaysia
Malaysian waters see return of oil transfer by ‘dark fleet’ of tankers
4 Feb 2026 - 7:48PM
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My Take
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The emerging axis of lawlessness – the European Union, United States and Israel
From Ukraine to the Caribbean and Middle East, we are witnessing the application of the law of the jungle by the West and its ally.
14 Dec 2025 - 10:15PM
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Africa
Africa attracts smaller EU nations scrambling for influence
Estonia and Finland are among those seeking to boost their presence on the continent, revamping diplomatic and trade ties over the past five years.
23 Nov 2025 - 5:46PM
China-EU relations
Flagging imbalances in China, EU chamber urges course correction in 5-year plan
Exhorting the need for a ‘new, productive development model’, latest chamber position paper airs members’ grievances.
17 Sep 2025 - 5:01PM
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China-Middle East relations
China urges Israel to halt ‘dangerous’ Gaza siege, calls for Arab unity
Beijing’s representative at the UN says Israel must comply with international law, restore aid access as humanitarian crisis worsens.
6 Aug 2025 - 7:41PM
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China-EU relations
European Parliament names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandal
Authorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accused’s immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.
22 May 2025 - 6:50PM
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European Union
Malta’s ‘golden passports’ ruled illegal for breaking citizenship law: EU court
The European Court of Justice ruled that an EU nation cannot grant nationality or citizenship for payments or investments, as it would commercialise the process.
29 Apr 2025 - 5:59PM
World Trade Organization (WTO)
At WTO, China’s trade policy sparks war of words amid geopolitical unease
Concerns about industrial overcapacity and lack of transparency in state subsidies elicit ‘frank and open’ exchanges, revealing deep schisms.
20 Jul 2024 - 1:45AM
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Wellness
Profile
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158cm Singaporean pharmacist on her transition to champion powerlifter
Singaporean pharmacist and record-breaking powerlifter Farhanna Farid talks about how the sport she got into accidentally has helped build her physical and mental strength.
14 Jul 2024 - 7:45AM
Profile
Filmmaker Yang Manman on China’s millions searching for belonging
Yang runs the Floating Population Club, a community art space for some of Guangzhou’s rootless
13 Jul 2024 - 11:45AM
Singapore
Singapore outranks Japan for world’s most powerful passport in 2024
Singapore passport holders have the most flexibility for travel worldwide, with the ability to visit 195 countries without a visa.
29 Jun 2024 - 11:02PM
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US-China relations
Clash or coexist? Defusing US-China tensions is uncertain, even unlikely: analysts
‘The concept of peaceful coexistence is very laudable as a long-term aspirational goal. But I think it’s a bridge too far in today’s environment,’ one expert concludes.
30 Jun 2024 - 5:57AM
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China-EU relations
Inside the EU’s China EV probe: ‘whole supply chain’ subsidy shock
Dozens of case handlers, 100-plus company visits, piecing together thousands of pages of evidence, tears new rift in an already fraught relationship.
27 Sep 2024 - 10:07AM
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Euro 2024
Czech player forced to miss Euro 2024 after falling off bike in freak injury
Michal Sadilek, who plays for Dutch side FC Twente, recently captained his country in friendly win against Malta but will sit out the European Championship tournament in Germany.
10 Jun 2024 - 1:00PM
European Union
Slovaks and others vote in EU elections under shadow of assassination attempt
Analysts say the Slovak ruling coalition has been using the attack on PM Robert Fico ‘expediently’ to boost his party’s chances of victory.
8 Jun 2024 - 5:10PM
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China's economic recovery
The FOMO is real for China’s eager emigrants who see a move as now or never
Middle-class Chinese with the means to move abroad see a rapidly closing window of opportunity as developed countries tighten immigration policies, and the race is on as applicant interest surges.
7 Jun 2024 - 6:00AM
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European Union
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What’s at stake in the 2024 European Union elections
Nearly 400 million European Union citizens can go to the polls over the coming days to elect members of the European Parliament, or MEPs, in one of the biggest global democratic events.
6 Jun 2024 - 3:04PM
China-EU relations
EU members split sharply over measures to de-risk China economic ties
France leads those states eager to protect their industries from any unfair competition by Beijing while Germany and other free-traders say the market can handle it.
4 Jul 2024 - 2:55PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israeli minister blasts Spain’s plans to recognise Palestinian state
Speaking at a Madrid meeting of global far-right leaders, Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Minister Amichai Chikli said plans to recognise Palestinian state would be ‘rewarding’ Hamas attack.
20 May 2024 - 4:55AM
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Technology
Letters
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Mental strength can ensure a future for humans in the AI economy
Readers discuss nurturing the human capacity for learning, embracing the technology and using it ethically and responsibly.
12 May 2024 - 2:30PM
Ukraine war
China sees ‘opportune moment’ as it pushes for direct Russia-Ukraine talks
Special envoy Li Hui’s latest mission to Europe was met with scepticism, and could be seen as ‘signalling’ to the Global South that China is a responsible power.
20 Apr 2024 - 6:25AM
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Food and Drinks
‘Best fish and chips’, dumplings: Austrian’s Hong Kong food picks
Stefan Gross, the managing director of food and wine importer Blue Danube Gourmet, reveals where he likes to eat in Hong Kong, from where to get ‘the city’s best fish and chips’ to ‘real comfort food’.
17 Apr 2024 - 12:45PM
Women and gender
Polish lawmakers vote to advance work on lifting near-total abortion ban
Abortion is a highly divisive issue in the traditionally Roman Catholic country, which has one of the most restrictive laws in Europe.
12 Apr 2024 - 9:25PM
United Nations
UN Security Council refers Palestinian full UN member application to committee
The United Nations Security Council said on Monday that it would decide this month on the Palestinians’ bid for full UN membership, with the long-shot campaign unlikely to survive US opposition.
9 Apr 2024 - 11:43AM
Fame and celebrity
Who is Louis Rees-Zammit, the ex-rugby player joining Travis Kelce in the NFL?
Former rugby player Louis Rees-Zammit – who hails from a small town in Wales with a population of less than 30,000 – is now part of the NFL’s biggest team, the Kansas City Chiefs … here’s what we know about him
5 Apr 2024 - 2:00PM
United States
Pentagon scraps plan to spend US$2.5 billion on Intel chip grant
The shortfall is disrupting plans to distribute money from the Chips Act, a landmark piece of legislation meant to revitalise the US semiconductor industry.
13 Mar 2024 - 6:53AM
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