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Britain’s King Charles on Thursday stripped his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicted him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over his relationship with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Buckingham Palace said. After the king’s rare move, which follows years of shameful scandals, he would be known as…
Russian President Vladimir Putin, dressed in a military uniform, announced on October 26, 2025, that Russia had successfully tested a nuclear-powered missile. If true, such a weapon could provide Russia with a unique military capability that also has broader political implications. The missile, called Burevestnik, was reportedly successfully tested over the Arctic Ocean after years…
The Trump administration announced on Thursday that it was restricting the number of refugees admitted annually to the United States to 7,500, with most of the admissions designated for white South Africans. The dramatic drop effectively suspended America’s traditional role as a haven for those fleeing war and persecution. The move cemented a major shift…
In his new role as General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam’s foreign trips increasingly resemble those of a head of government or a president rather than a party leader. His official visit to the United Kingdom in late October made that distinction unmistakable. Amid Vietnam’s urgent need for external funding to…
This article was first published by Pacific Forum. It is republished with permission. When Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet on the side of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in South Korea, there will be much on their agenda, including trade, Taiwan and Ukraine. And also, according to US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent,…
Known for its azure-hued buildings, Jodhpur, India’s “Blue City”, is dotted with hidden stepwells. Among them is Mahila Baag Jhalra, an 18th-century structure with elaborate staircases surrounding a central pool. Once a vital water source and gathering space for women, it had fallen into disrepair. “When I first saw it, there was a lot of…
South Korea’s leading aircraft manufacturer has said it is in talks with the Philippines for more deals following an aerial show featuring the prowess of one of its newest multirole fighter jets near Seoul. Spectators filled the Seoul Air Base in Seongnam in Gyeonggi Province for the Seoul International Aerospace & Defence Exhibition 2025, with…
HSBC Holdings will book a US$1.1 billion provision in its third-quarter earnings as it faces uncertainty over payouts in lawsuits related to the Bernard Madoff fraud case, according to a stock exchange filing on Monday morning. The largest bank in Hong Kong and Europe unveiled the provision a day ahead of its third-quarter results announcement…
Three Hongkongers have been jailed for up to 18 years for their roles in a conspiracy to carry out bomb attacks during the 2019 anti-government protests. The defendants were escorted to the High Court on Monday for sentencing on a count of conspiracy to cause an explosion likely to endanger life or cause serious injury…
