What role does the G7 have in today's international political order?
Looking ahead to the upcoming G7 Hiroshima summit in May, questions remain over the significance and purpose of the organisation amidst the tensions of today's international order.
China building cyber weapons to attack enemy satellites, claims CIA document
A CIA document has revealed that China is developing advanced cyber weapons that will allow it to "seize control" of enemy satellites during conflicts.
Wall Street is divided over impact of strong Chinese economic growth
Earlier this week, the US received encouraging economic indicators. However, analysts are considering the pros and cons as Chinese growth also beat expectations.
Chinese defence minister praises Putin for 'promoting world peace'
Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu praised Russia for "promoting world peace" during his four-day visit to the state
Influencer objects to potential US TikTok ban amidst China links and data security concerns
Citing free speech concerns, influencer Matt Welland has objected to a potential US ban of TikTok as concerns over data security and TikTok's links to China worry US officials.
TikTok fined for illegally processing children's data
Social media giant TikTok has been fined £12.7 million for using the data of minors under 13 years old without parental consent, flouting both UK data protection laws and its own terms of service.
Emmanuel Macron faces Xi Jinping alongside European Commission President
The Head of China Research at the French Institute of International Relations says that Macron's hopes of China acting as mediator in Ukraine are unrealistic.
Chinese scientists claim Covid-19 originated from humans
The Chinese scientists also rejected the latest reports which claimed that the virus came from racoon dogs.
Dalai Lama asks young boy to 'suck his tongue' in shocking video
The Dalai Lama asking a minor boy to "suck his tongue" has sparked a massive row on social media platforms with people labelling the act "disgus
Pressure on IT departments to address cybersecurity risks amid concerns over Chinese attacks
IT departments are vulnerable to increasing cyber-attacks, with specific concerns around the interests of China. They now face possible fines from the Information Commissioners Office, if they fail to keep their data safe.
Trump claims he 'got along well' with dictators like North Korean leader Kim Jong-un
Former US President Donald Trump is no stranger to controversies. He has often made headlines for his remarks and stance on issues.
China and Russia sign agreement ushering in 'new era' of cooperation
Vladimir Putin stated that Ukraine peace settlement might be built on a Chinese proposal to stop the conflict, but that Kyiv and the West were not yet ready.
LNG industry's future remains uncertain despite dizzying profits
Global LNG industry to face challenges in the medium-to-long term says IEEFA, predicting that there will be "sustained high global LNG prices and declines in gas consumption in Europe".
Pakistan in Economic Purgatory: The Way Out Depends on Human Development
Although it is in the headlines for political turmoil, Pakistan is facing its worst-ever financial crisis. Even officials have uttered the taboo word: Default?
Xi Jinping to meet Vladimir Putin first time on Monday after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Xi Jinping's visit comes just three days after the ICC based in the Hague announced arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine.
Vladimir Putin issued arrest warrant by ICC over alleged war crimes in Ukraine
The ICC arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin was rejected by Russia as "void".
Japan hosts South Korean president for first time in 12 years amid threats from North Korea
The hostility between Japan and South Korea dates back to the former's colonial rule over the Korean Peninsula a century ago.
Guo Wengui: Chinese critic and billionaire arrested in New York for £830 million fraud
Guo Wengui has been in asylum in the United States since 2017.
China: 'Parasitic unborn twin' found in one-year-old's brain
In a rare case of "fetus-in-fetu" reported from China, a one-year-old child was found to have her unborn twin living in her brain.
Vladimir Putin may attend G20 summit in India: Report
The G20 Leaders Summit will be held in New Delhi, India in September this year.
Xi Jinping reappointed as China's president for historic third term amid economic challenges
Xi Jinping secured a third term as head of the Chinese Communist Party last fall, breaking the country's tradition of rotating leadership every decade.
Bao Fan: China's high-profile personalities that went missing before billionaire banker
Bao Fan's mysterious disappearance is not the first of it's kind as there are a number of other Chinese business leaders who went missing in the last few years.
Apple to team up with China's BOE for iPhone SE 4's 6.1-inch OLED panel: report
Unlike its predecessors, the long-rumoured iPhone SE 4 is expected to sport an OLED panel, while Samsung and LG could focus more on LTPO models.
Vladimir Putin to order 'mass suicidal attacks' on Ukrainians for three months: Report
As the war enters its second year, Russia isn't fighting Ukraine alone and is expected to receive critical assistance from other authoritarian regimes.
Vladimir Putin can't win the Ukraine war without China's help, says former Russian military commander
Igor Girkin, a former Russian intelligence officer criticised Russia's failure in Ukraine.
Creepy Chinese handheld device offers real-life kissing experience
The bizarre kissing device, which has gone viral, was designed with moving silicon lips and was created to allow people to feel "real" intimacy.
Ukraine War Anniversary: Asian companies show half-hearted response in scaling back operations in Russia
As the Russia Ukraine war, the biggest war in Europe since World War II, enters its second year, many Asian companies still continue their operations in Russia.
Video of woman crying about never having a boyfriend goes viral in China
A video of a 28-year-old Chinese woman crying about never having a boyfriend has gone viral on the internet.
China's top billionaire investment banker Bao Fan goes missing after Jack Ma: Report
Bao Fan is the CEO of China Renaissance Holdings, one of the country's top investment firms.
WHO probe into origins of Covid pandemic has stalled: report
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reportedly stalled its ongoing investigation into the origins of Covid-19.