2 h. ago South Korean prosecutors seek 30 years’ jail for man who killed wife, hid body in car boot

The man said he was ‘not sure’ why he murdered his wife, claiming he was depressed and not of sound mind at the time.

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11 h. ago US weighs plan to lower China tariffs to as low as 50%: Report

US weighs plan to lower China tariffs to as low as 50%: Report  The Economic Times

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11 h. ago US weighs plan to lower China tariffs to as low as 50%, New York Post reports

US weighs plan to lower China tariffs to as low as 50%, New York Post reports  Reuters

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12 h. ago Exclusive | US weighs plan to slash China tariffs to as low as 50% — down from 145% — as soon as next week: sources

Exclusive | US weighs plan to slash China tariffs to as low as 50% — down from 145% — as soon as next week: sources  New York Post

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16 h. ago Gates to give away 99% of fortune by 2045, says Musk ‘killing’ world’s poorest children

Billionaire Microsoft co-founder speeds up donation plan, urges governments, wealthy people to help world’s poor.

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16 h. ago Russia and China Criticize Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ Plan

Russia and China Criticize Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’ Plan  The Moscow Times

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19 h. ago How does Hong Kong plan to make private hospital fees more transparent?

Consumer Council earlier criticised private hospitals for lack of transparency over pricing information and charging mechanisms.

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19 h. ago How could Hong Kong patients benefit from fee transparency in private hospitals?

Consumer Council earlier accused private hospitals of a lack of transparency over pricing information and charging mechanisms.

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19 h. ago How can Hong Kong patients benefit from fee transparency in private hospitals?

Consumer Council earlier accused private hospitals of a lack of transparency over pricing information and charging mechanisms.

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20 h. ago South Korean border town fights North Korea’s sinister sound assault with noise map

North Korea has been broadcasting sinister noises almost daily from loudspeakers along the border since July, when tensions between the neighbours intensified.

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23 h. ago China's Baidu looks to patent AI system to decipher animal sounds

China's Baidu looks to patent AI system to decipher animal sounds  Reuters

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28 h. ago Hong Kong stocks rise after Beijing unveils support plan; US

Hong Kong stocks climb as Beijing releases economic measures; Fed holds rates steady.

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29 h. ago Focus on Singapore cabinet reveal sidetracked by ministers’ photos with Fujian gang member

The city state awaits Prime Minister Wong’s government line-up amid controversy over images of Ong and Chee with a convicted money-launderer.

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29 h. ago Disney theme park for United Arab Emirates next, with plans for Abu Dhabi site unveiled

Abu Dhabi developer to fund project on Yas Island, already home to other amusement parks, SeaWorld and a water park.

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29 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow hailing historic ties and true friendship

Hours before the Chinese leader’s plane touched down, airports across the Russian capital were closed by Ukrainian drone attacks.

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29 h. ago Indonesian governor’s ‘ridiculous’ vasectomy plan sparks debate on poverty, ‘body politics’

West Java Governor’s suggested sterilisation for poor men to access social welfare criticised as coercive and discriminatory.

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31 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza amid Israeli strikes

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

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31 h. ago UN experts warn of ‘annihilation’ in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill dozens

Dozens more Palestinians have died in attacks as Israel’s plans for an expanded offence draws international condemnation.

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33 h. ago US House approves restrictions on partnerships between US and Chinese universities

Separately, appropriation panel hears Agriculture Department is developing federal plan to limit Chinese ownership of US farmland.

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40 h. ago Alibaba, Baidu Stocks Fall. Why China Stimulus and a Rate Cut Aren’t Helping.

Alibaba, Baidu Stocks Fall. Why China Stimulus and a Rate Cut Aren’t Helping.  Barron's

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