No clear winner after tight New Zealand general election
Weeks of coalition talks could follow after preliminary results pointed to a highly divided national parliament.
New Zealand faces weeks of uncertainty with election ‘too close to call’
National party will be largest in parliament but ultimate shape of next government won’t be settled for some timeNew Zealand could be facing a weeks-long wait to know the shape of…
New Zealand election 'too close to call' - so who will be next PM?
Kiwi voters chose between Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins, but the result might be unclear for days.
The datacentre arms race hits pause in south-east Asia
Power and water constraints are pressuring what seemed like a juggernaut of growth for the region just months agoIn early 2026, Thailand’s datacentre industry was on a roll. The c…
NZ election 2026 live results: count on as National and Labour battle it out in knife-edge New Zealand poll
Polls show no coalition is expected to secure a majority of seats, in one of the closest elections in recent historyNew Zealand heads for election cliffhanger with minor party cas…
Eurovision’s Asia experiment gets under way in flamboyant Bangkok
Organisers hope extravagant attempt to transplant song contest will be a successThailand is about to get a glitz-infused injection of pop culture, with crews starting construction…
Eurovision is heading to Asia: here’s what to expect
The first foray into Asia for the song contest will see 11 countries vying for the trophy, but will it have the same feel as its European predecessor?The Eurovision song contest i…
An Indian film that nobody would release is finally a hit - 18 awards later
Extraordinary scenes of audiences crying leaving theatres after watching the film have been shared on social media.
The Taipei Mayor Election Is Not About China
As usual, Taiwan’s local elections are about local politics – not independence or unification.
Can Europe Regulate China’s E-Commerce Giants Without Closing Its Market?
The challenge is not simply how to regulate Chinese platforms, but how to preserve an open and fair market as cross-border commercial networks become increasingly integrated.
Beijing Has Little Reason to Welcome America’s Midterm Results
China has grown comfortable with Trump’s transactional diplomacy. A Democratic Congress could complicate Beijing’s calculations – and remind the world of U.S. democracy’s strength.
How China’s Naval-Air Reach Is Offsetting the Malacca Dilemma
China remains exposed to maritime disruption, but its expanding regional reach is increasing the military and political costs of exploiting that vulnerability.
Does China Have a Plan for Dealing With a Democratic Congress?
Should Beijing treat Trump as a “lame duck,” or should Xi Jinping continue to invest in cultivating him?
Green Hydrogen: India’s Big Ambitions, Costly Realities
India’s green hydrogen ambitions are running up against high production costs, infrastructure gaps, and uncertain domestic demand, even as the government seeks to position the cou…
After the Midterms: What Xi and Trump Should Discuss in Shenzhen
The midterm results don’t change the topics that should lead the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit in Shenzhen.
Hong Kong’s prisoners are China’s signal to the world: there is no hope for democracy on its soil | Nathan Law
My friend Joshua Wong was due to be released next January. Under draconian security laws, his sentence has been extended by 10 yearsTwo years ago, I wrote in this newspaper about …
Why a Democrat-Held Congress in Washington Could Be Bad News for Modi’s India
Unlike Trump, who has ignored the Modi government’s imperfect democratic record, many Democrats have been vocal in criticizing the erosion of democracy in India.
India’s Rediscovery of Poland: The Drivers and Limits of a Growing Partnership
Despite the growing momentum in relations between Poland and India, policy differences exist over Russia.
Mbappe’s Mao Mess: The Expansion of China’s Emotional Assertiveness
The Mbappe incident stands out because of the entirely apolitical context of his alleged offense and the strikingly disproportionate response from China
Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin
Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets
What to know about the presidential wiretapping scandal rocking Indonesia
The scandal involves senior members of President Prabowo Subianto's government, and hint at growing tensions among its elites.
Global stocks plunge amid AI slowdown fears after Democrats’ midterm triumph
Asian and European markets follow Wall Street with sharp fall as FTSE down 1.5%Business live – latest updatesEuropean stock markets have fallen sharply as a rout in US tech stocks…
Indonesia’s MSCI Mess, Explained
Why has the global index provider threatened such a drastic downgrade threat, and is the punishment proportionate to the offense?
Watch: Moment woman rescues young koala from large snake
Nell was walking her dog in Brisbane, Australia, when she saw a distressed koala trying to protect its joey from a python.