The rapper and former Kathmandu mayor poised to become Nepal’s next PM
Balendra Shah, also known as Balen, entered the public spotlight with music critical of the establishment
China
In ageing China, one daughter’s search for her mother reveals a nation’s dilemma
Dementia, dwindling support and the legacy of the one‑child policy collide in a family’s fight to cope
China sets lowest economic growth forecast for 35 years
The target for 2026 of 4.5-5% is far below double-digit growth targets that were routine up to a decade ago
Nepal’s election will test the political power of the youth
Outcome is also important for China and India
China Hunan review: This brilliant new restaurant is set to become one of Ranelagh’s most popular
The signature dish here is Peking duck, and it’s more than worth the trouble of ordering ahead
Labour MP’s partner among three arrested in UK on suspicion of spying for China
Police officers also search addresses in London, Wales and Scotland in national security investigation
TikTok challenge to DPC privacy breach finding opens before High Court
Regulator also imposed fine of €530 million on the company
China signals support for Iran – while keeping its distance
Beijing offers diplomatic backing after US–Israel strikes but avoids commitments that could disrupt its wider Gulf ties
Smokeless fuels cause health risks as previously unknown pollutants found
Study led by Irish scientists shows low-smoke fuels at least double emissions of toxic ultrafine particles
Chinese students beaten with crowbar left Ireland following vicious attack
Two of the three victims flew from China for sentencing hearing of Aidan Cullinane and Gerard Quinlan
As AI anxiety jolts Wall Street, China wonders what all the fuss is about
The country’s economic structure – and its stubbornly analogue bureaucracy – may cushion the shock that terrifies the US
The Irish Times view on Trump’s State of the Union address: art of the low bar
Republicans will fret about the yawning gap between presidential rhetoric and voter sentiment
Surge in potato imports led to seizures of Egyptian vegetables affected by ‘tuber moth’
Poor European harvests led to surge in potato imports in 2024
Chinese car makers surge in Europe, but how do we feel about them in Ireland?
China sold 13.2m new cars to Europeans last year, with BYD closing in on Ireland’s top-10 sales chart
Trump’s new tariffs: What do we know now?
Confusion remains over degree to which a new 15% global tariff will sit on top of historical charges
Court ruling leaves Trump heading to China without tariffs lever
Striking down of some tariffs strengthens Xi Jinping’s hand in talks over trade and other elements of China-US relationship
Dancing robots, digital red envelopes and hurried hair cuts see in Chinese New Year
Streets near Beijing’s main temples were crowded with people lining up to burn incense and pray for good fortune
The Next World War by Peter Apps: Cautious optimism - for those who can defend themselves
The Next World War – The New Age of Global Conflict and the Fight to Stop It
China’s robots can dance. What else can they do?
Humanoid robots lunged, backflipped and jumped during the Spring Festival Gala
Peru’s deepening relationship with China sees US cry foul over ‘sovereign rights’
As Peru loses its seventh president in 10 years, Washington is getting anxious about Lima’s burgeoning relationship with Beijing
How Irish electronic components are ending up in Russian attack drones bombarding Ukraine
An investigation conducted by The Irish Times and other media shows parts manufactured by Taoglas and TE Connectivity are being used in Geran-2 drones
Russia imports huge quantities of Irish components for use in suicide drones
Companies, among 19 in Europe that produce necessary parts, say they take steps to prevent downstream supply
Peru’s president ousted in ‘express impeachment’ after just four months in office
José Jerí became tangled in scandal after footage emerged showing him meeting Chinese businessmen in secret
Beauty product marketed as ‘Irish made’ but shipped from China breached advertising rules
Complaints against Glaze Aura, VHI and gambling company TonyBet among 15 upheld by Advertising Standards Authority
Europe ponders its future: embrace an ally, submit to a bully or go it alone?
The world came to the Munich Security Conference over the weekend for an ideological showdown
Munich was no love-in, but Rubio spared Europe a Valentine’s Day massacre
Shuttling between realpolitik slap and diplomatic tickle, US secretary of state urges end to ‘western malaise’
Washington’s bulldozer diplomacy has nudged Europe closer to China
EU governments weigh question of pursuing closer ties with Beijing and sticking to their values
Trump’s US cannot be trusted to lead a critical minerals coalition
A worthy goal of creating rare earths independence from China needs a more reliable anchor
‘Buy European’, reforms, trade deals: How EU plans to jump-start bloc’s sluggish economy
EU leaders met this week to talk about reversing a trend that spells trouble for the union
Mass exodus from Beijing marks onset of Chinese New Year fever
Trains are full to overflowing as millions of people journey to be with their families for the nine-day public holiday
Bangladesh election could strengthen pivot toward China and away from India
Ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina prioritised relations with India, but her party is excluded from today’s vote
Is this the way the world ends?
Romantic relationships with AI models will not heal the disconnect between young men and women
Macron urges EU to seize ‘Greenland moment’ and break reliance on US and China
French president calls on bloc to take the necessary steps to become a true global economic power
UPS sues company for €37m over alleged failure to pay Temu delivery bills
Dublin-registered Whaleco carries on the business of a global online marketplace for Chinese online retailer Temu
Western politicians’ complaints about Jimmy Lai’s punishment carry little weight
Protests by US and UK undermined by their own behaviour
‘A death sentence’: Pro-democracy campaigner Jimmy Lai faces prison until 96
Family of media tycoon say he will die behind bars amid widespread criticism from press freedom groups
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong pro-democracy figure, jailed for 20 years for national security offences
Critics say jail term represents how dissent is being fiercely suppressed
Japanese prime minister’s gamble pays off with snap election victory
Win will help Sanae Takaichi to implement her controversial plans for tax cuts and increased defence spending
A section cut from Trump’s National Security Strategy has profound implications for the EU
Worldview: It’s time for a serious and thoughtful debate about imperial decline, global shifts and the role of the EU
Leapmotor: China’s no-frills EV maker aiming to become the next BYD
Low-cost carmaker harbours ambitions to go global and rank among world’s top 10 auto groups
Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi rides popularity to landslide election win
Exit polls indicate a resounding victory for PM’s party, going from a wafer-thin hold on the lower house to a supermajority
Ai Weiwei on western thought policing; plus, the overlap between writers and terrorists
On Censorship by Ai Weiwei; Loren Ipsum by Andrew Gallix; Helen of Nowhere by Makenna Goodman
Podcasting in China: ‘No sex or politics. Otherwise nearly everything is okay’
Podcasts are booming in China, with an audience that grew by more than 43% in 2024
A world without nuclear arms control begins today
New Start treaty, which expires on Thursday, capped the number of missiles and warheads in US and Russian arsenals
Japan’s new prime minister is surfing a wave of popularity – can it last?
Excitement around Sanae Takaichi is a domestic phenomenon, but the ramifications of Sunday’s elections will be global
Number of Ukrainians killed in war with Russia estimated at 55,000, says Zelenskiy
Officials from Kyiv and Moscow hold ‘productive’ talks in UAE as fighting continues
China’s Xi warns Donald Trump over US arms sales to Taiwan
Xi Jinping says Taiwan is Chinese territory and China ‘must defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity’
Procurement for Greater Dublin drainage scheme to begin 14 years after project announced
Cabinet also to hear how age-verification social media pilot for under-16s could start within weeks
Huawei lobbies Government for ‘proportionate’ EU regulation and cutting red tape
Meetings came after European institutions suspended contacts with Chinese group’s lobbyists in Brussels
A new magazine is a reminder that the ‘end of the West’ isn’t the end of the world
It’s possible to see that some good might come of the chaos. We might even, in time, become less relentlessly focused on our own particular region of the world
Last of Japan’s pandas leave for China as ties fray
Departure of Tokyo zoo’s main attraction marks the end of a diplomatic tradition – and highlights growing military rivalry and tensions over Taiwan
Beijing to lift restrictions on UK lawmakers, says Starmer
Announcement made during UK prime minister's visit to China
Whisper it, but is Keir Starmer quietly reversing Brexit?
Six year after leaving the EU, the UK is navigating a delicate balancing act on trade and diplomatic ties with Brussels, as well as Washington and Beijing
Donald Trump warns UK on ‘dangerous’ China moves after Xi-Starmer talks
British PM’s trip this week signals a thaw in UK-China ties
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