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Ukraine war
Belarus holds drills with Russian nuclear weapons, Ukraine condemns move
Belarus said the exercise was not aimed against any other country and did not pose security threats in the region.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Unbeatable China? Beijing a focal point amid Russian hopes for Putin-Xi summit
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China-Russia relations
China and Russia hold trade expo as Putin and Trump visits draw global attention
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North Korea
North Korea to turn southern border into ‘impregnable fortress’
Experts say the plans reflect awareness of drone and other types of hi-tech warfare amid the Russia-Ukraine and Iran conflicts.
18 May 2026 - 11:37AM
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Aviation
Locked out of Russia, could Japan’s airlines face new risk in Chinese skies?
Pilots say such a move would mark a major escalation of retribution for Japanese PM’s remarks on Taiwan.
18 May 2026 - 11:13AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of Trump-Xi summit?
The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues.
18 May 2026 - 8:30AM
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Norway
Norway arrests Chinese national for alleged spying
Court orders suspect be remanded in custody for four weeks, in the second high-profile case this month.
18 May 2026 - 10:38AM
Ukraine war
Record Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow kills 3, targets refinery
The Russian capital faced about 80 drones through 7.00am local time, and air defences fought off dozens of projectiles according to Moscow’s mayor.
17 May 2026 - 6:39PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?
Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.
17 May 2026 - 10:10PM
China-Asean relations
Asian Angle
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China offers Southeast Asia clear advantages in nuclear power
With its experience in exporting nuclear reactors, China can offer long-term energy security and technological upgrades.
17 May 2026 - 12:00PM
China-Russia relations
After China-US reset, Putin heads to Beijing for Sino-Russian strategic refresh
Latest trip could allow leaders to align positions on recent geopolitical developments days after Donald Trump’s high-profile visit.
16 May 2026 - 7:16PM
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Vietnam
Beyond bamboo: Vietnam’s To Lam mounts a diplomacy offensive
The security chief turned paramount leader is chasing the markets and capital required to reach high-income status by 2045.
16 May 2026 - 8:00AM
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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2026 Xi-Trump summit
What did American allies make of Trump’s trip to China to meet Xi?
The meeting in Beijing was watched around the world for clues on topics ranging from trade to Taiwan and rare earths.
15 May 2026 - 11:54PM
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US-China relations
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Beijing had already won before the Trump-Xi summit even started
There’s a lesson for the US president in Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in the early 19th century.
15 May 2026 - 8:43PM
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Ukraine war
‘Stay inside’: Finland warns of drone scare near capital Helsinki
The early hours warning – the first for the capital city – said a drone could be heading towards an area on the south coast.
15 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, May 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China right after the Trump-Xi summit.
15 May 2026 - 3:05PM
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Mainland China
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In 2021, China becomes the third country to land a rover on Mars – SCMP archive
On this day five years ago, China became the third country in the world to safely land a rover on Mars after months of space travel.
15 May 2026 - 2:15PM
China-Russia relations
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Russia’s Putin is heading to China next week, days after Xi-Trump summit
The Russian leader’s one-day visit, tipped for May 20, is unlikely to feature the pomp and elaborate details of the US president’s trip.
15 May 2026 - 8:08PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Hormuz crisis tarnishing copper production, raising costs, Chinese analysts say
China Minmetals Economic Research Institute says disruption of sulphur shipments through strait is having ripple effects on copper production.
14 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine arrests Zelensky’s ex-top aide as corruption probe widens
Andriy Yermak was named as an official suspect in a sprawling, multi-episode money-laundering case that has gripped Ukraine for months.
14 May 2026 - 7:11PM
Ukraine war
Russia unleashes 1,500 attack drones on Ukraine, shattering prospects for peace
Kyiv bears brunt of deadly two-day attack, days after Putin said that he thought the Ukraine war was coming to an end.
15 May 2026 - 9:03AM
India
Iran’s ‘anti-American’ rhetoric tests India’s balancing act at Brics meeting
Foreign Minister Araghchi seeks the bloc’s backing against US pressure in New Delhi, but India likely to prioritise de-escalation and trade.
14 May 2026 - 1:22PM
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Diplomacy
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North Korea is not Iran. The same pressure tactics won’t work
North Korea’s nuclear reality and the overlapping interests of the US, China and Russia make tension reduction a prerequisite.
14 May 2026 - 8:08AM
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ICBMs
Putin hails ‘world’s most powerful’ nuclear-capable missile in key test
Russian president boasts Sarmat ICBM’s capabilities months after the expiry of a nuclear treaty with the US.
13 May 2026 - 12:10PM
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Ukraine war
Zelensky’s ex-chief of staff named as suspect in money-laundering probe
Andriy Yermak was Ukraine’s lead negotiator in talks with the US and left during the scandal.
12 May 2026 - 6:32PM
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China airliners
European airlines adding China flights despite Russian airspace barrier
Demand for China-Europe flights surges as airlines avoid Iranian, Russian airspace and divert tourists away from Southeast Asia.
12 May 2026 - 5:02PM
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European Union
EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks
EU ministers dismiss proposed role for Gerhard Schroeder, who has cultivated a close relationship with Russia’s president.
12 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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