In a Beijing park, a tale of grief and consolation unfolds
As red songs ring out on a Sunday afternoon, a friend shares a story of pandemic loss and the search for solace
Trump pledges to take Iran ‘back to the stone ages’ in televised address
US president declares Iran military operation is almost complete but will continue for another two or three weeks
Iran war: No mediator role for China despite unveiling peace proposal with Pakistan
Beijing’s restraint in current conflict reflects its economic links with Gulf states and its strategic partnership with Iran
Can Mongolia’s third prime minister in under a year stay in the job?
Global Briefing: Protests have continued for months over high prices, fuel shortages and plans for a highway to ease Ulaanbaatar traffic
Taiwan’s opposition leader to visit Beijing in landmark meeting
Invite from China’s Xi Jinping comes amid tension over Taiwan’s rising defence spending
Four regional powers may offer best chance to end Iran war
Pakistan signals readiness to host US–Iran talks as conflict escalates across the Gulf
‘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