Band-Aid solutions won’t cut it in a world of tariffs, reckless wars and Chinese dominance
We are frittering away the substantial tax resources that have come to us as a side effect of financial engineering of American companies
China
The mix of chaotic politics and a resilient economy cannot last
World’s economy has withstood much chaos, but IMF forecasts make for sober reading
As EU leaders beat a path to Beijing, their tone shifts
Spain’s primer minister Pedro Sánchez resisted trumpeting the superiority of liberal democracy and European values during a visit this week
Peru faces runoff in presidential election that will be closely watched from Washington
Keiko Fujimori, daughter of former dictator, will go up against Roberto Sánchez in June
When the crisis is caused by oil dependence, the solution isn’t cheaper oil
The tactics used by protesters show that our vulnerability is the fossil fuel system itself
Donald Trump must heed Pope Leo’s words, not admonish his wisdom
Roman historian Tacitus made apt criticism of conquerors who create a wilderness and call it peace
Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases
Leaked documents show IRGC secretly acquired system and used it to guide strikes during war in March
China courts America’s allies as US-dominated world order recedes
Beijing presents itself as a responsible and reluctant hegemon, as Xi Jinping meets leaders from UAE, Vietnam and Spain
Why does Donald Trump want to enforce a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz?
Such a move presents different challenges and dilemma from what the US did in the case of Venezuela
Oil surges, Asian stocks tumble ahead of US naval blockade
Move could cut global crude supply by 2 million barrels
China open to Taiwanese TV and imports after opposition leader’s Beijing visit
Cheng Li-wun, head of Taiwan’s KMT party, met Chinese president Xi Jinping
China can never accept Taiwan independence, Xi tells Taiwanese opposition leader
Xi Jinping tells Cheng Li-wun that people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait ‘are all Chinese’
Fawning focus on the Artemis II mission reveals a disturbing arrogance
We should leave the moon alone
China played a quiet but crucial role in the US-Iran ceasefire
Discretion about the role it may have played in persuading Iran to accept the ceasefire reflects China’s general approach to mediation
Vietnam’s top leader expands his power
To Lam gets greater authority to push through reforms aimed at maintaining Vietnam’s high economic growth
‘Hundreds of millions of dollars a day’: US counts cost of war on Iran
Destruction of radar systems has left Washington more vulnerable in the event of future conflicts
The Irish Times view on Artemis II: humans are returning to the Moon
The long-dormant dream of establishing a permanent lunar base draws one step closer
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
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
‘Go get your own oil’, Trump tells European allies as war against Iran continues
Iranian Revolutionary Guards pledge to target US companies in region; Israel to demolish homes in Lebanon
Countdown under way for first manned moon mission in more than 50 years
Three US and one Canadian astronaut are due for liftoff on 10-day test mission swinging around the moon and back
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
‘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
Red Dawn Over China: Frank Dikötter revisits Communist rule before 1949
A critique of Communist triumph and its human cost, from the civil war to early statehood
Fears of prolonged shock to global oil and gas prices deepen amid Middle East attacks
EU will table ‘temporary, tailored and targeted’ measures to help ease burden of high energy costs, says Ursula von der Leyen
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
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of killing 400 people in air strike on Kabul hospital
Attack may be the deadliest yet in a conflict that began last year after relations between Islamabad and the Taliban deteriorated
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
Ireland can learn from China for MetroLink and Cork Light Rail, says Jerry Buttimer
Minister of State says he has ‘matured in my approach’ to China, whose record on human rights he has criticised
China and India show Trump that diplomacy can work
Many countries think it’s better to talk to Iran than to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz
In pictures: Aboard the Donegal fishing boat rocked by global events
The outbreak of war half a world away saw a catch of crab returned to Killybegs due to a cancelled flight
Two Chinese companies, Shein and Temu, are undercutting retailers in every country
If the Chinese juggernaut continues to make things better than Europeans, what is there for Europe to make?
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