State of the Union speech: Trump says little on Europe, China as foreign policy sidelined
Trump was well over an hour into the longest State of the Union address in history before leaving domestic politics
Suffering spreads in Somalia amid falling aid and growing interest in its natural wealth
Country faces similar conditions to those that brought it to the brink of famine in 2022
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
Will Donald Trump use the Chagos Islands to bomb Iran?
If the US president wishes to use the Diego Garcia base for his next attack, he will need Keir Starmer’s approval
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
Europe swaps an energy dependency on Russia for one on the US
Donald Trump could use gas-export controls or emergency powers to halt or reduce sales to Europe
Unloved African Union could yet play key role in protecting continent
Co-ordinated continental action may be needed to negotiate better international agreements
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
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
Donald Trump’s deportations could devastate Haiti
Armed gangs control almost 90 per cent of Port-au-Prince and violence has spread to other parts of the country
Thai prime minister Anutin Charnvirakul achieves remarkable victory
Election success due partly to wave of nationalist feeling following Thailand’s three-week conflict with Cambodia
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