China’s defeat to Indonesia this month ended any hope the national team had of reaching the 2026 tournament in Canada, Mexico ...

This week, readers point out the dangers of illegal add-ons to houses, share words of support and advocate for world peace.

This decades-long strategy has not only redrawn the regional map but also exposed the limits of China’s Middle East influence ...

This week, one reader traces his chess career and advocates for the sport while another urges us to take short-form video ...

One-third of China’s 121 listed solar producers are in the red; more than 50 along the supply chain have filed for bankruptcy ...

South Korea’s former president Yoon Suk-yeol answered a summons on Saturday by a special prosecutor under the threat of another arrest as an investigation intensified over the ousted leader’s failed ...

Separately, Israel has estimated that the cost of damages incurred during its 12-day war with Iran at 10 billion shekels ...

No-shows by regional leaders at this year’s gathering suggest growing anxiety about US commitments in the region, experts say ...

Community helps younger dads learn to make time for their children and gives them space to share their experiences.

The total prize money on offer is a record US$71.63 million – a 7 per cent increase on 2024 and double what was offered 10 years ago.

Dr Guy Kioni is the critical minerals initiative fellow at the Cambridge Middle East and North Africa Forum and CEO of Missang, a geostrategy and management consultancy firm.

Scott Bessent is a prominent figure in American finance and currently serves as the US Treasury Secretary, a role he assumed in January 2025. His responsibilities include maintaining a robust economy, ...