Global media is undergoing a profound shift. Once dominated by Western narrative, today's landscape is being reshaped by technology, multipolarity and the rise of the Global South. As nations seek to amplify their voices and overcome bias, new tools like AI are transforming how stories are told. So, where does global public opinion stand today? How should media adapt? And can we build a more diverse, inclusive and balanced media ecosystem?

The International Monetary Fund has issued a gloomy outlook on global public debt, saying it's rising to potential crisis levels. It also noted that trade policy uncertainty is "off the charts," largely due to global shocks over U.S. tariff policy. What does this reveal about the state of the global economy? What more can be done to offset the impact of a potential trade war?

Around 1,500 public figures, including dozens of leading economists and two Nobel laureates, have signed an open letter condemning U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policy. They describe it as misguided and warn that it could trigger a self-inflicted recession. What does this anti-tariff petition say about global public opinion? And what lies ahead for world trade?

Harvard University has sued the Trump administration in a fight over institutional oversight, independence, and federal funding for the Ivy League school. The Trump administration has frozen over $2.3 billion in funds, and could cut an additional $1 billion for the acclaimed university, insisting on ideological oversight of Harvard’s admissions and hiring processes and to restrict the enrollment of international students deemed “hostile” to American values. What started these tensions between Trump and Harvard? What legal grounds lie at the heart of the lawsuit? And is university autonomy now at risk in the U.S?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his first overseas trip of the year, after visiting Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia. What message has this visit sent amid disruptions to global supply chains and an escalating tariff war? How will China further strengthen its economic and trade partnerships with the three Southeast Asian nations, and the broader ASEAN region? And what role will the world's second-largest economy play in shaping the global landscape?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on the final leg of his three-nation tour in Southeast Asia. In Malaysia, he witnessed the signing of more than 30 bilateral cooperation documents, and the president expressed readiness to build a high-level China-Malaysia community with a shared future. What were the highlights of the trip? And what can we expect from the remainder of the visit.

U.S. President Donald Trump appears to have acknowledged transition difficulties while claiming investors are pleased with how the economy has been managed. But are they truly happy? How is the rest of the world reacting to the escalating volatility? What are the broader implications of the tariff hikes for global trade and the world economy?

Chinese President Xi Jinping has concluded his state visit to Vietnam and has already embarked on his trip to Malaysia. He will continue to Cambodia later this week. While in Vietnam, 45 agreements were signed, from strengthening supply chains to enhancing railway cooperation. What more has been done to deepen ties between China and Vietnam? Why is cooperation so significant for both nations and the Asia-Pacific region as a whole? Also what to expect from President Xi's trip to Malaysia?

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Vietnam as part of his first overseas state visit of the year, which also includes stops in Malaysia and Cambodia. The trip comes as China and Vietnam mark the 75th anniversary of their diplomatic relations this year—raising expectations for deeper political trust and expanded economic cooperation between the two socialist neighbors. What are the top priorities on President Xi's agenda in Vietnam? How have bilateral ties progressed in recent years? And as Washington's tariff war continues to cast a shadow over global trade, how will China's economic engagement with Southeast Asia evolve?

Total U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods have now surged to 145%. In response, China has raised tariffs on U.S. products to 125% and stated it will disregard any further tariff hikes from Washington. Meanwhile, the U.S. is maintaining a 10% universal baseline tariff on most nations and has placed a 90-day pause on all additional tariffs ahead of potential negotiations. How is the world reacting? And what are the broader implications for global trade and the world economy?