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October 16, 2025

US may take strategic stakes in rare earths companies to tackle China ‘power grab’

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent raises possibility of taking more direct stakes in companies to protect national security in wake of Beijing’s curbs...

October 16, 2025

Jim Bolger, former New Zealand prime minister who drove reconciliation with Māori, dies at 90

Tributes flow from across political spectrum for man known for high ideals but also remembered for controversially slashing welfare and health...

October 15, 2025

Shein warns on Trump tariff uncertainty after profits slip

Fast-fashion retailer records 20% growth in sales and fees to $37bn but big hit is expected from US changes to import tax rules

October 15, 2025

Xi directs quashing of Chinese feminists even as he praises advances at women’s conference

Chinese president is behind patriarchal turn in politics with activists silenced for ‘promoting gender antagonism’Addressing dignitaries gathered in...

October 15, 2025

Exiled Hong Kong dissidents fear UK plan to restart extraditions will put them in danger

Legislative change comes five years after treaty suspended in response to city’s crackdown on pro-democracy activistsExiled Hong Kong dissidents say...

October 14, 2025

China says it will ‘fight to end’ after US said it was trying to hurt world economy

Commerce ministry says US is ‘threatening to intimidate’ with plans for new Trump tariffs on exports

October 14, 2025

US Congress committee investigating Musk-owned Starlink over Myanmar scam centres

Provision of internet access to scam centres being investigated as Starlink swiftly becomes Myanmar’s biggest internet service providerA powerful...

October 14, 2025

Guaranteed Māori seats on New Zealand councils to be slashed by more than half

Controversial law change that forced councils to put the fate of Māori wards to a public vote saw 25 vote to disestablish the guaranteed seatsThe...

October 12, 2025

China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat

Beijing says it will act if US president doesn’t stand down, while investors brace for trade war turmoilBeijing has told the US it will retaliate if

October 10, 2025

Philippines rocked by damaging 7.6-magnitude earthquake

Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said authorities were assessing the situation on the ground and search and rescue efforts were being...

October 10, 2025

Tsunami threat lifted after Philippine earthquake – as it happened

Reports of panic and damaged buildings as strong quake hits Philippines

October 10, 2025

Weather tracker: South-east China swelters in summer-like heat

Inland areas have neared 40C, while in northern China a cold air mass clashed with warmth to produce heavy rainWhile northern parts of China felt...

Asia-pacific Articles

US may take strategic stakes in rare earths companies to tackle China ‘power grab’

Jim Bolger, former New Zealand prime minister who drove reconciliation with Māori, dies at 90

Shein warns on Trump tariff uncertainty after profits slip

Xi directs quashing of Chinese feminists even as he praises advances at women’s conference

Exiled Hong Kong dissidents fear UK plan to restart extraditions will put them in danger

China says it will ‘fight to end’ after US said it was trying to hurt world economy

US Congress committee investigating Musk-owned Starlink over Myanmar scam centres

Guaranteed Māori seats on New Zealand councils to be slashed by more than half

China warns US of retaliation over Trump’s 100% tariffs threat

Philippines rocked by damaging 7.6-magnitude earthquake

Tsunami threat lifted after Philippine earthquake – as it happened

Weather tracker: South-east China swelters in summer-like heat