‘We understand the value of peace’: War in Iran prompts Asian leaders to mend ties
On a peaceful island off the southern coast of China, politicians, business figures and diplomats meet at the Boao Forum for Asia
Blaming Israel for US war on Iran lets Trump off the hook for reckless decision
Trump’s decision to go to war against Iran is fulfilment of an ambition cherished for decades in both parties on Capitol Hill
European leaders rebuked by voters
Election results from Denmark to Italy showed high levels of discontent with incumbents, and the effects of the Iran war could fuel desire for change
Russian oil tankers carry oil for Cuba and a message for friends and the US
War in Iran has given Vladimir Putin a boost
Iran war could push tens of millions globally into acute hunger
War is severely affecting poorer countries where higher energy costs and shortage of fertiliser are forcing up food prices
In Beijing, a ballet from Mao’s era still brings the house to tears
A night watching the National Ballet of China reveals how the Cultural Revolution classic continues to move — and divide — generations
EU pulls funding for Rwandan force amid murky scramble for gas in Mozambique
French energy company rejects allegation of complicity in war crimes
Kazakhstan’s president secures sweeping powers in constitutional overhaul
New constitution backed by landslide vote could see Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stay in power beyond 2029
Trump seeks to delay trip to China ‘a little bit’ amid Iran war
US president was at pains to avoid any suggestion that move was a snub to Xi Jinping
Ireland can learn from China for MetroLink and Cork Light Rail, says Jerry Buttimer
Minister of State says he has ‘matured in my approach’ to China, whose record on human rights he has criticised
China and India show Trump that diplomacy can work
Many countries think it’s better to talk to Iran than to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz
A €2 increase in pension sparks rare debate over China’s priorities
Beijing doubles down on ambitious plans built around long‑term strategic power, while delegates question a derisory pension hike
South Korea’s defences weakened by US war in Iran
The United States is burning up its anti-missile munitions at a furious rate as Iran continues to strike at targets across the Middle East.
Trump seeks to use force to secure influence over Latin America
Left-wing leaders from Brazil, Mexico and Colombia notably not involved in US president’s forceful regional initiative
EU should resist Ursula von der Leyen’s foreign-policy power grab
The commission president has often taken positions that have not been agreed by member states