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PM Modi and President Xi Jinping Discuss Bilateral Ties at BRICS Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss the future of India China relations. During the bilateral meeting, Prime Minister Modi emphasized that both nations should be guided by the three mutuals: mutual…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

US and China Prepare for Summit Amid Persistent Tensions

President Xi Jinping is expected to travel to Washington for his first state visit in over a decade to meet with President Donald Trump. Despite the upcoming summit, observers describe the current state of US and China relations as being characterized by a lack of mutual trust…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

China Implements New Travel Restrictions to Protect Technological Security

China implemented sweeping new travel restrictions on Tuesday targeting citizens deemed to have endangered the country's industrial or technological security. The rules, which were passed in July, allow the government to impose exit bans on citizens who violate technology import…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • Financial Times United Kingdom · Centre · Nikkei Inc.

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Global Tension Mounts Over AI Regulation and US China Tech Race

President Donald Trump has dismissed calls for government guardrails on artificial intelligence, describing such concerns as a hoax and a conspiracy. Trump stated on social media that the only control AI needs is a strong and smart president. This stance has created a divide in…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · United States · Hong Kong · South Korea · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Hankyoreh South Korea · Left · Reader-owned (60,000+ shareholders)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

China and India Reach Consensus on Partnership Following Modi-Xi Meeting

Chinese and Indian leaders reached a consensus that the two nations should be partners during a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. According to China's foreign ministry spokesperson…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· morning

Japanese Lawmakers Visit Beijing to Ease Bilateral Ties

A delegation of Japanese lawmakers arrived in Beijing on Sunday as part of a series of visits aimed at renewing dialogue with China. This visit follows a smaller group that traveled to Beijing weeks prior. The current delegation consists of eight junior lawmakers from across…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Japan

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

China Gas and Venture Global Sign Long Term LNG Agreement Ahead of Xi Trump Summit

China Gas has signed an agreement with the United States company Venture Global to purchase 500,000 tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) annually. The supply is scheduled to begin in 2030 and will last for 20 years. According to Venture Global, this deal increases the company's…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Italy

Who reported this

  • Clarin Argentina · Centre-right · Grupo Clarin
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Hyrox Apologizes and Updates Rules After Athlete Soils Herself During Beijing Race

Hyrox organizers have apologized and implemented immediate rule changes after Australian athlete Joanna Wietrzyk was allowed to complete and win a competition in Beijing despite soiling herself mid race. Videos and photos shared on social media showed Wietrzyk continuing through…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · Norway · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

China Implements New Exit Restrictions on Technology Personnel

China has introduced new entry and exit regulations that allow the government to restrict citizens from leaving the country if they are deemed a threat to the security of important industries or technologies. These rules target engineers and officials at technology companies,…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Singaporean Defence Minister to Speak at Beijing Xiangshan Forum

Singapore Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing will visit China from Tuesday to Thursday to speak at the Beijing Xiangshan Forum. The three day event is expected to be attended by hundreds of military officers, diplomats, and scholars from dozens of countries. Chan is visiting at the…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Japan

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Hyrox Apologizes After Athlete Completes Beijing Race Despite Intestinal Incontinence

Hyrox co-founder Moritz Fürste has issued an apology after the fitness brand allowed an athlete to continue and win a competition in Beijing despite suffering intestinal incontinence. The athlete, identified as Australian Joanna Wietrzyk, experienced the incident midway through…

2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Beijing Imposes Total Drone Ban and New No Fly Zone Following Aircraft Crash

Beijing is implementing a total ban on the possession, storage, and operation of drones across the city starting November 15. The new regulations, announced by the municipal government, follow a June incident in which a small aircraft crashed into the CITIC Tower, the city's…

4 sources across 3 countries · Hong Kong · Brazil · Israel

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

US and China Diverge on AI Strategy Ahead of Washington Summit

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have presented opposing visions for the development of artificial intelligence. President Trump stated that the United States must maintain its lead over China because whoever wins the AI race wins. In contrast, Xi Jinping…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • The Economist United Kingdom · Centre-right · Exor N.V. and Agnelli family
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

China Warns of AI Security Risks Amid Tensions Over Global Development Pace

China's Minister of State Security, Chen Yixin, has warned that artificial intelligence poses significant risks to the country's political, institutional, and ideological security. In a public statement, Chen asserted that hostile forces are using generative AI, including…

development
9 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

China to Host Annual Defence Forum Amid Regional Tensions

China is set to host its annual Xiangshan Forum in Beijing this week. Defense Minister Dong Jun is expected to open the three day event on Tuesday. The forum occurs amid regional tensions involving Taiwan and the South China Sea, as well as questions regarding United States…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · South Korea · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Trump Dismisses Report of Chinese Entities Providing Intelligence to Iran

President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed a report stating that Chinese entities provided Iran with satellite images of a military base in Jordan prior to an attack in July that killed three US troops. The report, originally published by the Wall Street Journal and citing…

development
8 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

President Trump Rejects AI Slowdown Citing Competition With China

President Donald Trump dismissed calls to slow the development of artificial intelligence on Sunday, stating that the United States must maintain its lead over China. Speaking to reporters during a trip to Ireland, Trump said that whoever wins the race in AI wins everything.…

development
13 sources across 11 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • ANSA Italy · Centre · Publisher cooperative
  • Corriere della Sera Italy · Centre-right · RCS MediaGroup (Cairo Communication)
  • MS NOW United States · Left · Versant (spun off from NBCUniversal)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Hugo Calderano Finishes as Runner Up at WTT Champions Macau

Brazilian table tennis player Hugo Calderano finished in second place at the WTT Champions in Macau on Sunday, October 13. He was defeated 4 sets to 1 by Sweden's Truls Moregardh, who had previously eliminated Calderano in the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics. Moregardh…

single-lean coverage
2 sources · Brazil

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Brazil.

· evening

Hydropower Worker Survives Ten Days in Flooded Tunnel After Nepal Floods

Sanjay Sah, a 30 year old hydropower worker, survived for ten days trapped in a flooded tunnel following devastating floods that hit Nepal and Tibet on August 26. Sah survived the ordeal in darkness by drinking muddy water. He was rescued by a disaster response team on September…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · France · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

German Investment in China Rises as US Outlays Decline

German companies significantly increased their investments in China during the first half of this year, according to a study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) based on Bundesbank data. The investment amount rose by approximately 5.6 billion euros, which is about one…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Germany · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Congress Party Criticizes PM Modi Following Meeting with President Xi Jinping

The Congress party has described Prime Minister Narendra Modi's approach to normalizing relations with China as calibrated capitulation. The statement, issued by general secretary Jairam Ramesh on September 13, 2026, followed a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

South Korea Wins Final Arbitration Battle Against Chinese Investor

An ad hoc committee of the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) has rejected a Chinese investor's application to overturn an earlier award in favor of the South Korean government. The decision concludes a dispute involving claims worth 264.1 billion…

development
2 sources · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from South Korea.

· evening

BRICS Summit in New Delhi Focuses on Technology and Resilience Amid Geopolitical Tensions

The BRICS Summit concluded in New Delhi on Sunday with a focus on technological cooperation, global resilience, and the management of critical minerals. Chinese President Xi Jinping promised to create an open source artificial intelligence community for BRICS countries to…

development
5 sources across 3 countries · India · Brazil · Indonesia

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Modi and Xi Meet in New Delhi to Discuss Border Peace and Bilateral Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi to discuss the stabilization of India China relations. This meeting marked President Xi's first visit to India in seven years. Both leaders welcomed the steady…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · India · Indonesia · Japan · Norway

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


US Intelligence Links Chinese Satellite Imagery to Iranian Strike on Jordan Base

United States officials have drawn a direct line between Chinese sourced high resolution satellite imagery and an Iranian missile attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan. The July 17 strike killed three American soldiers and wounded four others who were evacuated for…

development
2 sources · Israel

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Israel.

· evening

Hong Kong activists sentenced to prison over Tiananmen vigil

Former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China have been sentenced to prison for their roles in organizing public events, including the annual June 4 vigil. Former chairman Lee Cheuk-yan was sentenced to seven years, while former…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Modi and Xi to Meet at 18th BRICS Summit Amid Trade and Border Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting in New Delhi during the 18th BRICS Summit. This meeting marks President Xi's first visit to India since 2019. In a sign of normalizing air services, China Southern Airlines…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

Nepal and China Manage Aftermath of Deadly Himalayan Flood

A glacial mountain collapse on the China and Nepal border on August 26 triggered a tsunami like surge of water and debris that killed nearly 1,400 people and left over 5,000 missing. In Nepal, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported 1,385 deaths…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Bangladesh · Brazil

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Trump Expresses Openness to Chinese Car Manufacturing in US

President Donald Trump stated that he would be open to Chinese companies building cars in the United States. In an interview with Fox News, Trump suggested he might allow a Chinese company to build electric vehicles in the US provided they employ American workers. However, he…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

President Xi Jinping Visits New Delhi for BRICS Summit and Meeting with Prime Minister Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit and hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This visit marks President Xi's first trip to India in nearly seven years, following his last visit in October 2019. The…

development
3 sources across 2 countries · India · Brazil

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

BRICS Leaders Gather in New Delhi Amid Global Tensions and Internal Splits

Leaders of the BRICS nations are meeting in New Delhi for the 18th annual summit starting September 12. The gathering includes Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The summit takes place against a backdrop of…

development
12 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Enflame Technology Shares Surge 188 Percent in Shanghai Debut

Enflame Technology, a prominent Chinese artificial intelligence chip manufacturer, saw its share price surge 188 percent during its trading debut on the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Friday. The company opened at 410 yuan per share, a significant increase from its initial issue…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Hong Kong Activists Sentenced to Prison for Organizing Tiananmen Square Vigils

Three former leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China were sentenced to prison on Friday for inciting subversion under the national security law. Chow Hang-tung received seven years and three months, Lee Cheuk-yan received seven…

development
10 sources across 7 countries

Who reported this

  • Le Monde France · Centre-left · Fonds pour l'independance de la presse
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

World Leaders Gather in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, which is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Bharat Mandapam. The summit is being chaired by India and will include leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa,…

development
9 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Anthropic Disrupts State Sponsored AI Misuse and Industrial Espionage

AI company Anthropic released a report on Thursday detailing the disruption of several malicious operations using its Claude models between January and July. The company reported blocking state sponsored surveillance campaigns originating in China, Iran, and West Africa that…

development
10 sources across 10 countries

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • UOL Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Folha
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


China Outlines Strategy to Accelerate Internationalization of the Yuan

Lu Lei, deputy governor of the People's Bank of China, announced on Thursday that the internationalization of the yuan is a continuous process and an irreversible trend. The central bank plans to expand the currency's global use by maintaining broad and stable liquidity in…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Brazil · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Huawei Faces U.S. Criminal Trial Over Alleged Trade Secret Theft

Huawei is currently facing a U.S. criminal trial involving allegations of racketeering and the theft of trade secrets from Japan's Fujitsu. During the opening statements, a Justice Department lawyer asserted that a culture of crime existed at Huawei for over 20 years,…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United States

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Wall Street Journal United States · Centre-right · News Corp (Murdoch family trust)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

China's TianGong Ultra Robot Breaks Human Sprint Record

A humanoid robot named TianGong Ultra has covered 100 metres in 8.64 seconds, surpassing Usain Bolt's world record by nearly a full second. The feat occurred during the World Humanoid Robot Games. Jack Guo, the 34 year old engineer leading development at the Beijing Humanoid…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources · Japan

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Japan.

· evening

Two men with autism jailed for conspiracy to commit secession in Hong Kong

Two men with autism have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union, a Taiwan based group advocating for Hong Kong independence. Chan Tai sum, 27, was sentenced to 38 months in prison, while Ng Chi tung, 25, received a sentence…

development
2 sources · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Hong Kong.

· evening

Hong Kong's First Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa Dies at 89

Tung Chee-hwa, the first chief executive of Hong Kong, has died at the age of 89. Hong Kong authorities are currently coordinating arrangements for a state funeral to honor his legacy as a deputy national-level leader and his contributions to the one country, two systems…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Economist United Kingdom · Centre-right · Exor N.V. and Agnelli family

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

China Purchases 1 Million Tons of US Soybeans Ahead of President Xi's Washington Visit

China has purchased approximately 1 million metric tons of US soybeans this week, according to four traders. The increase in buying comes ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to Washington on September 24, a date previously mentioned by US President Donald…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

China's Xi Jinping to Visit India for BRICS Summit in New Delhi

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit New Delhi on September 12 and 13 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit. This marks his first trip to India in nearly seven years, with his last visit occurring in October 2019. President Xi is expected to hold bilateral talks with Indian Prime…

development
10 sources across 6 countries

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

At Least 25 Dead in Cargo Ship Fire at Chinese Port

At least 25 people died after a fire broke out on a foreign flagged cargo ship docked for repairs in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Thursday. The vessel, identified as the Liberia flagged bulk carrier Ocean Melody, had 42 people on board when the blaze began around…

10 sources across 8 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • Frankfurter Allgemeine Germany · Centre-right · FAZIT-Stiftung (foundation)
  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Four Espionage Groups Use BlueMoon Exploit Kit to Target Chrome and Windows

At least four espionage groups, several with suspected links to China, are using a new exploit kit named BlueMoon to break into organizational networks in the US and Southeast Asia. Security researchers from Proofpoint discovered the kit, which chains three vulnerabilities…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • The Register United Kingdom · Centre · Situation Publishing Ltd
  • Ars Technica United States · Centre · Conde Nast (Advance Publications)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Fossil Discoveries in China Provide New Insights into Denisovan Culture

Archaeologists have discovered fossilized remains and tools in Bianfu Cave in southwestern China, providing new evidence regarding the lives of the extinct hominin species known as Denisovans. The findings, published in the journal Nature, include four teeth, two skull…

2 sources across 2 countries · Israel · United States

Who reported this

  • Haaretz Israel · Left · Schocken family and M. DuMont Schauberg
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

US Firms in China Report Improved Outlook as Profits Recover

American companies operating in China are more optimistic about their future prospects, according to a survey conducted by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. This shift in sentiment comes as profitability improves for these firms. One report notes that the positive…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning

Tributes pour in following death of Hong Kong's first chief executive Tung Chee-hwa

Tung Chee-hwa, the first leader of Hong Kong after its 1997 handover to China, died on Tuesday evening at the age of 89. He passed away peacefully at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital surrounded by his family. Following the announcement, government websites and social media…

development
2 sources · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Hong Kong Free Press Hong Kong · Centre-left · Non-profit, reader-funded
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Hong Kong.

· morning

US Agencies Accuse Six Chinese AI Firms of Industrial Scale Model Distillation

The National Security Agency, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and the FBI have accused six Chinese AI firms of conducting industrial scale attacks to distill capabilities from US frontier AI models. The agencies named DeepSeek, Moonshot AI, Alibaba,…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources · United States

Who reported this

  • Ars Technica United States · Centre · Conde Nast (Advance Publications)
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from United States.

· morning

Nepal Seeks $5 Billion in Aid Following Catastrophic Glacial Collapse

A massive glacial collapse on Mount Langtang Lirung in Nepal has caused devastating flash floods, leaving at least 1,300 people dead and over 5,300 missing across Nepal and China's Tibet region. The disaster occurred in late August when a glacier approximately 600 meters wide…

development
5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Philippine Defense Minister Denounces Chinese Note at Seoul Defense Dialogue

Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. publicly denounced a handwritten note delivered to him during the Seoul Defense Dialogue, calling the gesture an act of coercion, intimidation, and aggression. The incident occurred during a question and answer session when a man…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · Hong Kong

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

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