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In the new cold war, China is not Russia

With Russia’s decline, eyes are turning to China and a new cold war emerging with the US. But this one will be different, writes Jabin T. Jacob

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Russia’s Ukraine resolution flops at WHO assembly

15 voted in favour, while 66 voted against

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Shanghai to gradually reopen schools in June as lockdown eases

Students will undergo on-campus swabbing after classes daily, says official     

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Spain to reform secret services after spying scandal: PM

Pedro Sanchez adds govt will adopt new law governing ‘classified information’

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Australia bidding to host UN climate summit, set new emissions target

Foreign Minister Penny Wong vows no more ‘disrespecting’ Pacific nations’ calls for action on environment

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Israel tells US it was behind killing of Iranian colonel

New York Times reports Tel Aviv told Washington assassination meant as warning to Tehran to halt covert operations

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UK plans consumer support as energy bills soar

Package reportedly partly funded by windfall tax on oil companies

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Pakistan’s ex-PM Khan issues ultimatum on elections after mass rally

Thousands of ex-cricketer’s supporters march on capital as he repeats claims of ousting by ‘foreign conspiracy’

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Marcos says Philippines to uphold South China Sea ruling

President-elect vows to not allow violation of ‘a single millimetre’ of country’s maritime coastal rights

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Singapore charges two local firms for exporting drinks to North Korea

Goods supplied include Chivas Regal and Johnnie Walker Black Label whiskeys, strawberry milk

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US negotiator says odds against reviving Iran deal

Negotiations likelier to fail due to ‘excessive Iranian demands’ that US will not accede to, says Rob Malley

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Tak Bai attack injures three Thai marine cops, blasts heard in Kelantan

Six assailants hurl grenades, fire automatic rifles at personnel in border town police station

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UN Security Council to vote today on tougher N. Korea sanctions

This follows regime’s missile launch, diplomats warn Russia, China could exercise veto against resolution