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Don’t defend Taiwan, end defence treaties with Asian allies, says prominent US analyst
4+ hour, 19+ min ago (148+ words) Empty streets during an air raid drill in Taipei on Aug 13. The drill was part of Taiwan’s annual “Han Kuang” military exercise that aims to prepare the island for a potential Chinese attack. Published Sep 14, 2026, 11:17 AM Updated Sep 14, 2026, 12:51 PM PHILADELPHIA…...
Beijing bans drones in sweeping curbs after Citic Tower crash
4+ hour, 53+ min ago (197+ words) The damaged exterior of CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, in Beijing, in June. Published Sep 14, 2026, 12:45 PM BEIJING – Chinese capital Beijing has banned the possession and use of recreational drones as part of moves to bolster security after a…...
China’s Global Times blasts Anthropic’s calls to slow AI as ‘Cold War’ tactic
5+ hour, 4+ min ago (381+ words) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei (centre) on September 12, 2026, called on artificial AI firms to slow down the development of the powerful technology. His statement was later endorsed by OpenAI chief Sam Altman and xAI boss Elon Musk. Published Sep 14, 2026, 12:30 PM BEIJING…...
China’s property overhaul puts strain on local government income
6+ hour, 43+ min ago (702+ words) China has moved to dismantle a three-decade-old system where developers collect money from buyers well before finishing their homes. Published Sep 14, 2026, 08:55 AM Updated Sep 14, 2026, 09:31 AM Earlier in September, Beijing officials were preparing to auction a plot of land worth at…...
China’s tax clampdown raises fears of founder share disposals
7+ hour, 33+ min ago (637+ words) In late July, China moved to tax offshore trusts held by its citizens. Published Sep 14, 2026, 10:00 AM BEIJING – Haidilao International Holding’s sudden slump after its co-founder sold about US$350 million (S$443.76 million) worth of shares is putting the spotlight on other stocks…...
Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (285+ words) US President Donald Trump is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in the US on Sept 24. Published Sep 14, 2026, 08:51 AM Updated Sep 14, 2026, 09:35 AM ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE – US President Donald Trump on Sept 13 brushed aside a report that Iran acquired…...
Chinese defence forum set to open amid roiling regional tensions
8+ hour, 59+ min ago (622+ words) The three-day Xiangshan Forum will be held in Beijing from Sept 15. Published Sep 14, 2026, 08:40 AM HONG KONG - China’s military leadership is expected to outline its aims for global security when it hosts its annual defence forum this week amid churning tensions…...
Okinawa election win may give Tokyo freer hand on military build-up
9+ hour, 38+ min ago (337+ words) Published Sep 14, 2026, 07:26 AM Updated Sep 14, 2026, 08:00 AM TOKYO - A candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government won Okinawa's gubernatorial election on Sept 13, ousting an opponent of Tokyo's military build-up across the strategically important island chain near Taiwan and China....
North Korea held live-fire drills involving artillery and missiles, KCNA says
16+ hour, 3+ min ago (141+ words) Published Sep 14, 2026, 05:41 AM Updated Sep 14, 2026, 06:10 AM SEOUL – North Korea held a live-fire drill to test long-range artillery and missile units of its army, state media KCNA reported on Sept 14. The “joint firepower attack drill” on Sept 12 involved five army units…...
Nepal tunnel survivor finds solace in village homecoming
17+ hour, 42+ min ago (407+ words) Published Sep 13, 2026, 10:11 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 10:37 PM TILATHI KOILADI, Nepal – After nine days trapped in a hydropower tunnel and a week of hospital care following his dramatic rescue, Sanjay Sah, a rare survivor of a devastating glacier collapse in Nepal in…...