Friedrich Merz is facing renewed pressure within Germany’s governing Christian Democratic Union (CDU) after a series of poor regional election results, with senior figures in the party calling for changes to its
Editorial It is not often that one finds oneself compelled to praise a bureaucratic decision in an age when public administration has become synonymous with inertia, nepotism, and the sterile theatre of
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China’s coastguard said Monday it had taken “necessary measures” to expel Philippine vessels from waters near Scarborough Shoal, as Manila accused two Chinese ships of colliding during the operation, leaving one heavily
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Taiwan has unveiled plans to develop a long-range, subsonic anti-ship cruise missile designed to strike Chinese aircraft carriers and other high-value naval targets, in a move analysts say could significantly enhance the
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China has released rare video footage of its DF-100 supersonic cruise missile, offering new insights into the weapon’s capabilities in what analysts say is a calculated show of strength aimed at deterring
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Tractors have leveled dusty ground in Belinchón, Spain, preparing to install thousands of solar panels powered by mini-motors in scorching 35°C heat. Miguel de la Rosa, an engineer for project owner Zelestra,
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French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron hired a U.S. investigative firm to research American conservative commentator Candace Owens before filing a high-profile defamation lawsuit against her in Delaware last
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Finland has become the first NATO member state to file criminal charges in connection with a suspected sabotage operation against undersea infrastructure in the Baltic Sea, targeting the captain and senior crew
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U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is designed to bring manufacturing jobs back to American soil, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an exclusive interview with Nikkei. Speaking 200 days into the
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Friedrich Merz’s first 100 days as German chancellor have been overshadowed by public discontent, economic stagnation, and coalition infighting, with new polling suggesting his early performance rates even worse than that of
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Foreign nationals convicted of crimes in the UK will be deported before they can appeal their removal, under new immigration rules outlined by ministers, according to The Times UK. The measures, part
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China has rolled out its first-ever nationwide childcare subsidy in a bid to address its worsening demographic decline, according to a report by the South China Morning Post. The programme will provide
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China saw growth in industrial robot installations last year, bucking a global downturn, according to figures reported by the South China Morning Post, citing the International Federation of Robotics (IFR). Preliminary IFR
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Goldman Sachs is promoting legacy planning — from succession strategies to philanthropy — as Asia braces for a US$6.1 trillion intergenerational wealth transfer over the next two decades, according to the South
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Mainland Chinese buyers have accounted for 80% of transactions in Hong Kong’s ultra-luxury property market over the past 19 months, snapping up around HK$23 billion (US$2.93 billion) worth of homes, according to
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A major automaker quietly patched serious security flaws in its dealership web portal earlier this year that could have allowed hackers to remotely unlock vehicles and access sensitive customer data, according to
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