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GLOBAL HEADLINES

WORLD IN VIEW

NEWS ANALYSIS

GLOBAL HEADLINES

Tensions rise as US-Iran trade fire, Houthis threaten Saudi shipping

UK PM Burnham promises to tackle high cost of living in first speech

WORLD IN VIEW

00:45

Another shipping chokepoint at risk? UN warns of Red Sea escalation

FIFA pledged to build 1,000 mini-pitches for kids by 2031

French parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s

NEWS ANALYSIS

Yemen's Houthis ban Saudi shipping, raising fears over Bab el-Mandeb

Who is Andy Burnham: From 'King of the North' to 'No. 10's new master'

GLOBAL IN-DEPTH

Jessica Durdu

Why evidence matters in claims of elections 'meddling'

18-Jul-2026

John Goodrich

Burnham's Britain: Can Manchesterism work for the UK?

09-Jul-2026

Adriel Kasonta

Burnham's China test: Pragmatism should define Britain's next chapter

18-Jul-2026

Xu Ying

AI for all: WAICO's plan to bridge the digital divide

16-Jul-2026

HOT TAKES

PRO TALK

HOT TAKES

00:59

Why is the World AI Conference important?

02:34

From chips to agents: A glimpse into China's AI ecosystem at WAIC 2026

ROK extends independent counsel probe into ex-presidential couple

The Republic of Korea's ruling party-controlled parliament passed a bill on Tuesday to extend a high-profile independent counsel probe into former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee.

World reacts: China brings new momentum to global AI governance

PRO TALK

Global South seeks seat at AI governance table, not just as a consumer

AI's next frontier at WAIC 2026

First Voice

Young generation meets young AI: Who's shaping whom?

Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid

The right to development begins with people, dignity and water

GLOBAL TRADE WATCH

US imposes additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods

The United States is imposing a tariff of 50% on a wide range of Canadian products in response to what it called Canada's "discriminatory treatment" of US cars, alcohol and dairy, according to the White House.

21-Jul-2026

01:44

US Fed says new policy will end inflation as energy prices surge

15-Jul-2026

Debunking Western misconceptions about China's economic model

26-Jun-2026

Apple raises prices for MacBooks, iPads as AI drives up costs

26-Jun-2026

China's trade and economic cooperation with Nordic nations

03-Jul-2026

ASIA-PACIFIC

Firsthand stories shaping the region

Full text: Joint statement on China-Thailand shared community

21-Jul-2026

Chinese premier holds talks with Thai PM

20-Jul-2026

Japan Takaichi cabinet's disapproval rating overtakes approval

Public support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's cabinet dropped sharply by 10 percentage points from June to 41%, falling below the disapproval rate, which climbed to 44%, a nationwide opinion poll by Mainichi Shimbun showed on Sunday.

20-Jul-2026

01:47

Thailand-China Investment Forum strengthens economic partnership

18-Jul-2026

China, Thailand to build lab for AI-powered disaster prediction

18-Jul-2026

MIDDLE EAST

Local stories, global relevance

Qatar's example of how to prolong World Cup legacy

The 2022 World Cup left Qatar with lasting economic and infrastructural gains—from stadiums hosting annual tournaments to a new metro system reshaping daily life—offering the hosts of the 2026 World Cup a model for sustaining legacy beyond the final whistle.

21-Jul-2026

Iran's army says drones target US base in Bahrain in latest operation

21-Jul-2026

US, Iran widen attacks as Iran receives proposals from mediators

The United States and Iran continued to exchange strikes across the Middle East on Monday, with both sides expanding attacks against each other's targets in the region. While military confrontation intensified, Tehran said diplomatic channels remained active, confirming it had received proposals from mediators regarding a possible ceasefire and the resumption of negotiations.

20-Jul-2026