1 hour ago Trump believes in ‘good chance’ of China trade deal as US envoy says no talks under way

President continues to promote tariff policy as US Commerce Department releases data indicating GDP contracted for first time in 3 years.

Politics

2 h. ago Hong Kong police investigating after woman, 38, found dead in Yuen Long flat

No suspicious wounds have been found on the woman’s body, insider says.

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2 h. ago Hong Kong police investigate after woman, 38, found dead in Yuen Long flat

No suspicious wounds have been found on the woman’s body, insider says.

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4 h. ago The SMC: what to see at the Shanghai AI incubator visited by Xi Jinping

The Chinese president toured the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Centre on Tuesday to highlight the country’s vast potential in AI.

Politics

10 h. ago Architect of Trump’s tariff policy doesn’t see ‘immediate change’ to China tariffs

Architect of Trump’s tariff policy doesn’t see ‘immediate change’ to China tariffs  Fortune

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10 h. ago Japan lawmakers warn US tariffs threaten security, not just economic ties, as China looms

Donald Trump’s policy called a national security challenge as trade negotiations continue between Tokyo and Washington.

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18 h. ago Naked man’s deadly rampage in Japan leaves public demanding answers from police

“I shouldn’t talk about it,” he said when arrested, leading people to speculate on the motive behind his bizarre behaviour.

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21 h. ago Hong Kong academic accreditation body understated fraud cases: audit watchdog

Authorities want accreditation body to update guidelines on handling suspected fake academic qualification, make police reports more promptly.

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21 h. ago Hong Kong academic accreditation body understated fraud cases: auditor

Authorities want accreditation body to update guidelines on handling suspected fake academic qualification, make police reports more promptly.

Politics

23 h. ago Thai trans woman’s brutal murder exposes dark side of Thailand’s tourist boom

Police say a Chinese national confessed to the horrific killing of a transgender woman in Pattaya, fuelling concerns about visitor screening.

Events

24 h. ago Police arrest man for posting ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ song, other seditious content online

Source says 22-year-old made ‘dozens’ of allegedly illegal posts and will be charged under Article 23 national security law.

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24 h. ago Police arrest man for alleged sedition over posting ‘Glory to Hong Kong’ song

Source says 22-year-old made ‘dozens’ of allegedly illegal posts and will be charged under Article 23 national security law.

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31 h. ago Kashmir tensions: Pakistan minister warns of possible India strike in next 24

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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31 h. ago Pakistan minister warns India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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31 h. ago Pakistan says India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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36 h. ago 3 killed in Sweden shooting, as police hunt for masked gunman

The incident comes just months after the country’s deadliest-ever mass shooting left 10 people dead.

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36 h. ago At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in northeast China

At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in northeast China  Al Jazeera

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38 h. ago Singapore student arrested after cutting teacher with a penknife

The teacher is recovering after receiving medical attention, while police are investigating the incident.

Society

41 h. ago Trade war: China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of Trump tariff policy as jets return to US

US aircraft manufacturer receives implicit olive branch from China’s Ministry of Commerce as spokesperson laments severing of normal business ties.

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41 h. ago China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US

China calls Boeing ‘victim’ of White House tariff policy as jets return to US  South China Morning Post

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