At a G7 foreign ministers meeting in Italy, a US official said China is ‘contributing to Russia’s ability to prosecute’ the Ukraine war in ways that threaten all of Europe.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

Judges ruled that Yameen’s 2022 trial on corruption and money-laundering charges during tenure of a pro-Indian government was unfair, ordered a retrial.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

Poland’s National Prosecutor said the man, arrested on Wednesday, was accused of being prepared to pass airport security information to Russian agents.Kirjoittanut Associated Press

Judges ruled that Yameen’s 2022 trial on corruption and money-laundering charges during tenure of a pro-Indian government was unfair, ordered a retrial.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

Prosecutors told judge they wanted former US president held in contempt and sanctioned for social posts that ‘violated his gag order’. Dismissed jurors had concerns about impartiality and accuracy.Kirjoittanut Associated Press

The US and UK on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse,Associated Press

Asia official with Washington-based agency points to the PBOC’s policy moves, as well as China’s infrastructure spending, as economic bellwethers in the face of headwinds.Kirjoittanut Ralph Jennings

Dutch intelligence agencies first publicly attributed cyber espionage to China in February, when they said state-backed cyber spies had gained access to a Dutch military network last year.Kirjoittanut Reuters

The US’ proposed tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel imports would be the first move in a tit-for-tat struggle that would expand the bilateral trade war, analysts said – and fuel grumblings over industrial overcapacity.Kirjoittanut Amanda Lee,Kinling Lo

China rejects Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s claims that its ‘gentleman’s agreement’ with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte was a ‘secret’ and urges Manila to stick to its commitments on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal.Kirjoittanut Liu Zhen

Location is ‘deterrent signal’ to Beijing as tensions spike with Manila, analyst says, while another sees Washington readying for hot conflict over Taiwan or South China Sea.Kirjoittanut Amber Wang

Only a few dozen employees at the Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai were told to leave, representing a tiny portion of the workforce of 20,000 assembling Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, say two people with knowledge of the matter.Kirjoittanut Daniel Ren

The first lady’s comments come after the president on Monday said his relationship with his vice-president was ‘complicated’ and ‘hasn’t really changed’.Kirjoittanut Raissa Robles

The first lady’s comments come after the president on Monday said his relationship with his vice-president was ‘complicated’ and ‘hasn’t really changed’.Kirjoittanut Raissa Robles

Reaching its 75th anniversary is a testament to Nato’s adaptability, but its evolution over the years raises questions about its role in a changing world. Strategic recalibration is imperative as the geopolitical map changes and the alliance contends with the prospect of Donald Trump taking the US out of Nato.…

French construction worker Damien Guerot’s work visa was due to expire in July until PM Anthony Albanese intervened with an invitation to settle in Australia.Kirjoittanut Associated Press

French construction worker Damien Guerot’s work visa was due to expire in July until PM Anthony Albanese intervened with an invitation to settle in Australia.Kirjoittanut Associated Press

Both countries voiced support for Palestinian membership in the United Nations, with Widodo also encouraging China to invest in Indonesia’s new capital.Kirjoittanut Resty Woro Yuniar

Both countries voiced support for Palestinian membership in the United Nations, with Widodo also encouraging China to invest in Indonesia’s new capital.Kirjoittanut Resty Woro Yuniar

The bill boosts background checks for private sales of guns and make it a crime to recklessly sell a gun to someone who is prohibited from having guns.Kirjoittanut Associated Press

More than 13 million foreigners enter or exit mainland China in the first quarter of 2024 after Beijing introduces visa-free policies for countries in Europe and Southeast Asia.Kirjoittanut Zhao Ziwen

Administration plans to provide 30,000 temporary homes by 2027-28 for families waiting at least three years for public housing.Kirjoittanut Edith Lin

Premier Li Qiang told overseas buyers at the Canton Fair that China’s development will inject more stability into the world economy and global trade as it seeks to shore up confidence and retain and entice investors.Kirjoittanut Frank Chen

Many in Robert F Kennedy Jnr’s elite family – prominent Democrats since the 19th century – have broken with him over his views.Kirjoittanut Reuters

Wang Yi makes several veiled swipes at the US in a press conference with his Indonesian counterpart Retno Marsudi, also hitting out at trade protectionism.Kirjoittanut Kawala Xie

China has continued to sell its holdings in US debt as the likelihood of expected interest rate cuts grows more remote and Beijing looks to widen the diversity of its foreign asset pool.Kirjoittanut Kandy Wong

Two-way agricultural trade between China and Southeast Asian nations can help address food security concerns on both sides, strengthen productivity and pose a fresh challenge to the traditional dominance of US and Australian exports.Kirjoittanut Genevieve Donnellon-May

Two-way agricultural trade between China and Southeast Asian nations can help address food security concerns on both sides, strengthen productivity and pose a fresh challenge to the traditional dominance of US and Australian exports.Kirjoittanut Genevieve Donnellon-May

Mid-range launcher now in the Philippines is a ‘powerful weapon’ capable of retaliatory strikes on mainland China, analysts say.Kirjoittanut Seong Hyeon Choi

The volcano erupted five times, prompting authorities to close the airport in Manado and issue a warning about falling debris that could cause a tsunami.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

The virtual cashier service highlights a growing trend among restaurants that are turning to such a method to cut costs and address staff shortages.Kirjoittanut Sam Beltran

Six vessels would participate in the Balikatan exercise that involves a simulation of an armed recapture of an island near the South China Sea.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

Emmanuel, who was slashed in the head and chest during the attack at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church, said he was recovering quickly.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

Events used to lionise Kim’s grandfather and father have been reduced, a move that could put the focus on Kim’s own achievements and policies instead.Kirjoittanut Park Chan-kyong

Lightning and heavy rains led to the heaviest downpour in decades, flooding villages in Pakistan’s southwestern coast.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

Some 4,600 Chinese nationals have been recorded to be living in the Cagayan area and enrolled in private universities in the city of Tuguegarao.Kirjoittanut Jeoffrey Maitem

Nothing would stabilise China’s economy faster than a weaker yuan. But this risks triggering a currency war across Asia and beyond, and setting back China. Let’s hope Xi resists the urge.Kirjoittanut William Pesek

Malaysia’s disgraced ex-PM on Wednesday persisted with his claim that the country’s former king decreed he should be released from prison to serve the rest of his sentence from the comfort of his own home.Kirjoittanut Joseph Sipalan

The 80-page document unveiled on Wednesday explicitly calls out ‘China’s coercive tactics in pursuit of its strategic objectives’. Australia’s optimistic assumptions for the post-Cold War era ‘are long gone’, the defence minister said.Kirjoittanut Agence France-Presse

India outlawed the practice of forcing bears to dance for entertainment in 1972. Decades later, animal-rights groups thought they’d rescued the last one being held in captivity. But it turns out they were wrong.Kirjoittanut Amrit Dhillon

Firebrand ex-leader Rodrigo Duterte says his successor is a ‘crybaby’, with the two trading jibes over drug-use accusations and their opposing South China Sea stances. Will they ever bury the hatchet? ‘It’s complicated’.Kirjoittanut Alan Robles

North Korea state media reports show that video surveillance is becoming more common at schools, workplaces and airports, researchers wrote in a new report.Kirjoittanut Associated Press

The rebels, who ascribe to a form of communism propagated by late Chinese leader Mao Zedong, have waged a guerilla-style struggle against the government.Kirjoittanut Reuters,Agence France-Presse

Iran’s launch of more than 300 drones and missiles towards Israel has major implications for geopolitics beyond the Middle East. The escalation highlights regional divides, changing attitudes towards the US and a shifting focus away from other conflicts.Kirjoittanut Abishur Prakash

In the last few months, political observers have noted Singapore’s political elite expressing greater empathy for the plight of Palestinians.Kirjoittanut Kimberly Lim

Lawrence Wong, who will assume power on May 15, said Singapore’s incumbent leader Lee Hsien Loong would serve as a senior minister in his cabinet.Kirjoittanut Associated Press

The Philippine leader says the US has given its commitment to honour the Mutual Defence Treaty with Manila.Kirjoittanut Raissa Robles

He’s the first-ever South Korean president left to contend with a hostile parliament for his entire five-year term, but embattled conservative Yoon insists his administration is moving in the ‘right direction’.Kirjoittanut Park Chan-kyong

Reports that the world’s largest Muslim-majority nation is looking to establish diplomatic relations with Israel as a quid pro quo for membership in the OECD club of nations have been rubbished by Jakarta.Kirjoittanut Resty Woro Yuniar

Geopolitics looms large over the polls in Solomon Islands, where Beijing and Washington have been vying for influence for years. But for voters just struggling to make ends meet, Wednesday’s election may be decided by issues much closer to home.Kirjoittanut Christopher Cottrell