Toplines The People’s Republic of China (PRC) conducted large-scale military exercises that simulated a blockade of Taiwan from December 29-30. The exercise—named Justice Mission 2025—was the second exercise of its kind in 2025. The PLA began conducting blockade exercises around Taiwan with increasing frequency after Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te’s inauguration in May 2024. Justice…
La Liga table-toppers Barcelona make their 2026 debut on Saturday night with a visit to crosstown rivals Espanyol in the first Catalan derby of the season. Barcelona have won eight straight in La Liga to take full control of the title race, four points clear of the struggling Real Madrid. The reigning champions are rounding…
Reuters US President Donald Trump has warned Iran’s authorities against killing peaceful protesters, saying Washington “will come to their rescue”. In a brief post on social media, he wrote: “We are locked and loaded and ready to go,” but gave no further details. A senior adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei responded by…
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The halfway point is upon us. It feels as though eons have elapsed since those opening weeks of the 2025–26 Premier League season. Tottenham Hotspur were scoring goals for fun, Bournemouth were sniffing around the division’s summit and Chelsea were revelling in life as world champions under Enzo Maresca. One can only begin to imagine…
Supplied The families of teenagers missing after a fire at a bar in a Swiss ski resort are facing an agonising wait for news and appealing for information about their loved ones online. The fire in Crans-Montana was likely caused by sparklers placed on bottles of champagne that came “too close to the ceiling”, Swiss…
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call Friday to visit the… WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump invited Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call Friday to visit the United States this year, the Japanese foreign ministry said, in what would be the ultraconservative…
Suranjana TewariAsia Business Correspondent, Seoul, South Korea Watch: Korean skincare is a multi-billion dollar industry – what makes it so great? Who would have thought serums infused with snail mucin – the sticky substance they secrete – would become a part of skincare routines around the world? Well, it’s happened – and the gooey elasticity…
Key Highlights USD/JPY started a fresh increase above the 156.50 zone. A bullish flag seems to be forming with resistance at 156.80 on the 4-hour chart. EUR/USD is consolidating gains above 1.1720. GBP/USD could aim for a fresh increase if it clears 1.3520. USD/JPY Technical Analysis The US Dollar started a fresh increase above 156.20…