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'No signs of life' as China landslip toll rises to 14

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed, with footage from state media showing a huge pile of rocks and earth collapsed into a residential and commercial street.

24 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Imran Khan's son urges international community to intervene, says father needs urgent medical attention

Imran Khan has been arrested and convicted in several other cases leading to continued incarceration.

24 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
ICICI Bank prices $1 billion debt at tighter spread

The bank set the coupon at 100 basis points over U.S. Treasuries, sharply lower the initial guidance of 130 basis points, for its first dollar debt sale in nearly nine years. The coupon works out to be 5.46%.

24 Jul 2026 9:11 pm
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin, long-time ally of Sheikh Hasina, resigns

In his resignation letter addressed to Parliament Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, the 76-year-old leader said he is seriously ill and suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and kidney complications

24 Jul 2026 7:14 pm
U.S. Justice Department withdraws NY Times subpoenas over Trump plane report

The newspaper had challenged the government requests for phone records of reporters and grand jury testimony as an attempt to intimidate the press and filed a motion to have them quashed

24 Jul 2026 10:10 am
Philippines says China harassed vessels in disputed waters

Chinese and Philippine authorities are blaming each other for a row on Monday between Chinese coast guard personnel and Philippine sailors in a disputed shoal in the South China Sea

24 Jul 2026 4:14 am
China begins two days of live-fire drills in Taiwan Strait

The news comes a day after talks between U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on a range of issues, including democratically-governed Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory.

23 Jul 2026 10:10 pm
EU hits Google with $1 billion fine over its Play app store and search

It was the latest major crackdown on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in reining in some of the world's largest companies from Silicon Valley to Beijing

23 Jul 2026 10:06 pm
Trump says Saudi nuclear deal contingent on recognising Israel

Washington brokered the Abraham Accords during Mr. Trump's first term, seeking to build bridges between Israel and the Arab world

23 Jul 2026 6:15 pm
Houthis strike tankers in Red Sea; first since Saudi-linked shipping blockade via Bab el-Mandeb

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on July 22, 2026 that the U.S. would destroy one bridge or power plant each time Iran shoots at a ship in the strait

23 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Will Trumps bunker buster bombs punch through Irans Pickaxe Mountain?

The U.S. faces a complex challenge at Irans Pickaxe Mountain, where powerful bunker buster bombs face hardy geological formations. Success is also limited by a critical minerals crunch, and could force Trump to shift from total destruction to disabling surface infrastructure and subterranean access tunnels

23 Jul 2026 7:44 am
Global Drive: Chinese Autonomous Driving Giant MOGOX Partners with ComfortDelGro Bus to Redefine Global Smart Mobility Landscape

Global Drive: Chinese Autonomous Driving Giant MOGOX Partners with ComfortDelGro Bus to Redefine Global Smart Mobility Landscape

23 Jul 2026 7:41 am
U.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill

Though it traditionally sees significant bipartisan support, the 2027 National Defence Authorisation Act (NDAA) passed the lower chamber in a 216-212 vote, a sign of the growing polarization under President Donald Trump

23 Jul 2026 5:12 am
Make in U.S. by August 2028 or pay up to 200% duty, Trump tells generic drugmakers

Effective August 1, 2026, all generic drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a tariff of zero per cent for a two-year period of time, after which the tariff will be raised to 100% for a one-year period of time, and 200% thereafter, said Donald Trump

22 Jul 2026 10:13 pm
Why is Trump targeting Irans Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site? Heres what we know

U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Iran by threatening to bomb the under-construction Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site, located south of Tehran. Why is he targeting it?

22 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth estimates cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion

Pete Hegseth testified during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing at which he defended a request for $67 billion in supplemental funding for the Pentagon

22 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Mamdani says NYC cant arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

Mamdnai called Netanyahu a war criminal and said he is not welcome in New York city

22 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister, discusses energy security and regional situation

NSA Ajit Dovals visit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with concerns over disruptions to key shipping routes and energy supplies following the continuing conflict between the U.S. and Iran

21 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of U.S.-Iran conflict

Likely to be discussed also are tensions in the South China Sea, for which ASEAN and China are, after nearly 10 years, still trying to conclude a code of conduct to prevent disputes from escalating

21 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Five people dead in apparent mass drowning in Ohio river

Authorities were alerted after one of the two children ran to a nearby road and flagged down a motorist, telling the driver his family was in the river, the Sheriff said

21 Jul 2026 11:12 am
Infobip research reveals APAC businesses scaling AI-powered defenses to counter surge in automated fraud

Infobip research reveals APAC businesses scaling AI-powered defenses to counter surge in automated fraud

21 Jul 2026 8:30 am
Menarini Asia-Pacific and Pharmacosmos partner to bring first-in-class oncology supportive care therapy Cosela to Asian patients

Menarini Asia-Pacific and Pharmacosmos partner to bring first-in-class oncology supportive care therapy Cosela to Asian patients

21 Jul 2026 8:30 am
Jazz Hipster Introduces 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers with Sealed Bass, Redefining Desktop Audio

Jazz Hipster Introduces 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers with Sealed Bass, Redefining Desktop Audio

20 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Ascentium Welcomes MGI Dobbyn Carafa, Strengthening Advisory Capability in Australia

Ascentium Welcomes MGI Dobbyn Carafa, Strengthening Advisory Capability in Australia

20 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Offering Chinese wisdom, solutions, strength for addressing major issues facing humanity: Global impact of CPC's 105th founding anniversary

Offering Chinese wisdom, solutions, strength for addressing major issues facing humanity: Global impact of CPC's 105th founding anniversary

20 Jul 2026 12:33 pm
Short Documentary South China Sea: Our Story Highlights Regional Peace and Cooperation

Short Documentary South China Sea: Our Story Highlights Regional Peace and Cooperation

20 Jul 2026 12:32 pm
Pudu Robotics Showcases Full Product Portfolio at WAIC 2026, Winning the Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise Award

Pudu Robotics Showcases Full Product Portfolio at WAIC 2026, Winning the Most Investor-Attractive Enterprise Award

19 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future

AI-Powered Connectivity: APAC Charts a Path to a Smarter Digital Future

18 Jul 2026 10:30 pm
Farizon Opens Global Spare Part Distribution Center to Strengthen International Aftersales Support

Farizon Opens Global Spare Part Distribution Center to Strengthen International Aftersales Support

18 Jul 2026 7:30 am
Tec-Do Launches Navos 2.0 at WAIC, Advancing the Next Era of Agentic Commerce

Tec-Do Launches Navos 2.0 at WAIC, Advancing the Next Era of Agentic Commerce

17 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
Pudu Robotics Highlights Its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments Physical Agent at WAIC 2026

Pudu Robotics Highlights Its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments Physical Agent at WAIC 2026

17 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
Singapore Tourism Board and Traveloka Renew Partnership to Welcome More Southeast Asian and Australian Travellers to Singapore

Singapore Tourism Board and Traveloka Renew Partnership to Welcome More Southeast Asian and Australian Travellers to Singapore

17 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card

17 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
i2Cool Co-Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu Honoured with 2025 Leader of the Year Young Entrepreneur Award

i2Cool Co-Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu Honoured with 2025 Leader of the Year Young Entrepreneur Award

17 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module

93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module

17 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
MM Art Indices Found Global Art Market Shows Signs of Synchronized Recovery in Spring 2026 Auctions After Post-Pandemic Correction

MM Art Indices Found Global Art Market Shows Signs of Synchronized Recovery in Spring 2026 Auctions After Post-Pandemic Correction

17 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
iQIYI Reports Strong H1 2026 Content Results, Cementing Its Position as China's Premier Streaming Destination

iQIYI Reports Strong H1 2026 Content Results, Cementing Its Position as China's Premier Streaming Destination

17 Jul 2026 10:30 am
Pudu Robotics Ranked No.1 Globally in Four Commercial Service Robotics Dimensions by Frost & Sullivan

Pudu Robotics Ranked No.1 Globally in Four Commercial Service Robotics Dimensions by Frost & Sullivan

16 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Klook signs an expanded two-year partnership with Korea Tourism Organization

Klook signs an expanded two-year partnership with Korea Tourism Organization

16 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Whale Raises $40M Series C3 Extension, Bringing Total Series C to $100M, to Scale Global Enterprise AI Operations

Whale Raises $40M Series C3 Extension, Bringing Total Series C to $100M, to Scale Global Enterprise AI Operations

16 Jul 2026 8:30 am
Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations

Visa redefines its role in travel with the global expansion of Visa Destinations

30 Jun 2026 8:30 am
VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

VINEXPO ASIA TO RETURN TO HONG KONG IN 2027 AS AN ANNUAL EVENT

26 Jun 2026 3:31 pm
IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

IPD and ABB Help Power Sustainable Operations at New Sydney Fish Market

22 Jun 2026 5:34 pm