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Don’t defend Taiwan, end defence treaties with Asian allies, says prominent US analyst
4+ hour, 14+ 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, 49+ 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 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, 38+ 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…...
Trump dismisses report China entities helped Iran before attack that killed US troops
7+ hour, 59+ 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, 54+ 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, 34+ 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....
Nepal tunnel survivor finds solace in village homecoming
17+ hour, 37+ 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…...
Chiefs of Japan’s nuclear plant operator to quit over data fraud
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (269+ words) It was also reported that Chubu Electric was preparing to withdraw its application to restart the Hamaoka reactors in Japan’s Shizuoka prefecture. Published Sep 13, 2026, 07:25 PM Japanese nuclear plant operator Chubu Electric Power’s top two executives are set to step down…...
Hong Kong homes flattened for $36b high-tech hub
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (774+ words) New residential developments under construction stand behind cleared land and village houses in Kwu Tung as part of Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development plan. Published Sep 13, 2026, 04:10 PM Updated Sep 13, 2026, 05:40 PM Hong Kong – Chan Yuk-tong hoped to spend his remaining years…...