4 h. ago Taiwan’s security chief Joseph Wu visits US for ‘special channel’ talks, source says

The visit by the head of the island’s National Security Council follows the latest exercises around Taiwan by the mainland Chinese military.

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9 h. ago In Myanmar, a heartless junta deepens earthquake despair with ‘collective punishment’

As quake survivors dig through the rubble for loved ones with their bare hands, the military bombs villages and seeks diplomatic openings.

Politics

19 h. ago With tensions rising in Taiwan, civil defence becomes a high

Recalling ‘White Terror’ martial law, many regard government-backed civil defence sceptically even as Taipei moves to bolster readiness.

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21 h. ago China adds 11 US companies to unreliable entity list for ‘military technology cooperation’ with the island of Taiwan

China adds 11 US companies to unreliable entity list for ‘military technology cooperation’ with the island of Taiwan  Global Times

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23 h. ago Taiwan man steals ex’s dad’s urn to force reunion or ‘she would never see her father again’

Scamming chicken farm owner with significant debts stakes out military cemetery before breaking lock on man’s final resting place.

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31 h. ago Israeli strike on school in Gaza kills at least 27, Palestinians say

The Israeli military said it struck a ‘Hamas command and control centre’ and took steps to lessen harm to civilians.

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32 h. ago China flight attendant bitten on arm after intervening in passengers’ clash over body odour

Shanghai-bound women in physical on-board fight over stench of body, strong perfume as plane delayed for 2 hours before take-off.

Politics

32 h. ago Intervening China flight attendant bitten on arm in passenger body odour clash

Intervening China flight attendant bitten on arm in passenger body odour clash  South China Morning Post

Politics

33 h. ago 2 dead, 32 injured after Russian drone attack hits Kharkiv homes

Regional Governor Oleg Syniehubov said 2 children were among the injured. Rescue teams were sifting through rubble in the search for survivors.

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33 h. ago 3 dead, dozens injured in Russia drone strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up aerial attacks even as the US pushes Moscow and Kyiv to agree to a ceasefire.

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33 h. ago 4 dead, dozens injured in Russia drone strikes on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

Russia and Ukraine have stepped up aerial attacks even as the US pushes Moscow and Kyiv to agree to a ceasefire.

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37 h. ago Pentagon watchdog opens investigation into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans

Defence chief Pete Hegseth and others coordinated March 15 US military strikes in messaging app conversation that included journalist.

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37 h. ago Pentagon probes use of Signal for Yemen attack plans by Trump team’s Pete Hegseth

Defence chief Pete Hegseth and others coordinated March 15 US military strikes in messaging app conversation that included journalist.

Politics

44 h. ago As Trump decrees ‘de minimis’ exemption dead for China goods, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.

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44 h. ago As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?

As Trump decrees China’s ‘de minimis’ exemption dead, what’s the ‘bottom line’?  South China Morning Post

Politics

44 h. ago PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China

Warning follows maritime security meeting in Shanghai between US and Chinese personnel.

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49 h. ago How is the PLA making steady progress with its drills near Taiwan and what is next?

PLA is testing tactics, including blockade and anti-access strategies, and getting closer to the island each time, experts say.

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53 h. ago Israel military ‘dissecting’ Gaza to force Hamas to free hostages

More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza since Israel resumed military operations last month, Palestinians say.

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54 h. ago Israel launches strikes on Syria military airbases, infrastructure

Syria’s foreign ministry described Israel’s attacks on five locations across the country as an ‘unjustified escalation’.

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54 h. ago Israel launches strikes on Syria military bases, infrastructure

Syria’s foreign ministry described Israel’s attacks on five locations across the country as an ‘unjustified escalation’.

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