Trump misfires on North Korea
The escalation in rhetoric is dangerous. Most military experts agree there is no way for the US to strike North Korea without enormous cost for Washington and its allies.
Trump’s red line blunder risks war
Donald Trump may come to rue his brazen "fire and fury" military threat against North Korea.
Beijing's chicanery leaves West guessing
The invisible hand of the Communist party can permit market forces to flourish for a while, only to abruptly curb such freedoms when they no longer serve a higher purpose.
N Korea's neighbours consider deadlier weapons
Some of the new capabilities under consideration in Tokyo and Seoul, Washington's closest Asian allies, are politically contentious.
Glen Campbell dies at 81
The Hollywood-handsome country singer with pop appeal whose long road to success gave special meaning to his best-known song had been suffering Alzheimer's disease.
N. Korea threatens Guam, has missile-ready nuclear arms
North Korea is now threatening Guam as it has apparently produced a miniaturised nuclear warhead that could be fitted in a missile.
South Africa's Zuma survives no-confidence vote
South African President Jacob Zuma survived a vote to force him from office but was left wounded after some ANC members defected.
'Fire and fury' awaits North Korea: Trump
President Donald Trump said North Korea will be met with a "fury like the world has never seen" if it threatens the US again.
Tencent's Pony Ma now richest man in China
Ma Huateng, who founded Tencent, has just become China's richest man, overtaking Alibaba's Jack Ma.
JPMorgan's Dimon bearish on bonds
JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon says he wouldn't buy government debt 'anywhere', predicting interest rate rises may surprise investors.
Google fires author of divisive memo
The imbroglio at Google is the latest in a long string of incidents concerning gender bias and diversity in the tech enclave.
