6 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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10 h. ago How Trump’s tariff chaos is bringing China’s ‘trade circle of friends’ closer

Washington’s hardline approach is likely to boost Beijing’s ties with Brazil and Latin America in general, according to analysts.

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13 h. ago Kyiv ready to sign resources deal with US, Ukraine government source says

The deal could be signed later on Wednesday, the government source says.

Politics

17 h. ago Germany’s Merz to form government after coalition deal clears last hurdle

Friedrich Merz to take oath as Germany’s chancellor on Sunday after the SPD approved coalition deal.

Politics

24 h. ago Legalise basketball betting but ensure young Hongkongers don’t lose

One area where Hong Kong can elevate governance standards is by mandating disclosure of basketball betting patterns among young adults.

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25 h. ago Exam time: Hong Kong medical school bids under microscope this week

Sources say government task group will meet contenders to hear more about their proposals, as universities continue to flex muscles in public.

Politics

31 h. ago Denmark’s King Frederik X arrives in Greenland, as Trump eyes strategic Arctic island

The monarch is expected to meet the new Greenlandic government and attend a ‘kaffemik’, or coffee break, to meet local residents.

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36 h. ago Lunchtime fire at restaurant leaves 22 dead, 3 injured in northeast China

President Xi Jinping calls disaster ‘sobering lesson’, urges tighter safety measures as officials investigate cause of blaze, detain restaurant operator.

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36 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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37 h. ago Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite

The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion, should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.

Economics

39 h. ago Retired Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen stresses unity ahead of conclave for pope

Zen left Hong Kong last Wednesday for funeral after local court temporarily granted return of passport.

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39 h. ago Malta’s ‘golden passports’ ruled illegal by EU court, as Trump woos wealthy investors to US

The European Court of Justice ruled that an EU nation cannot grant nationality or citizenship for payments or investments, as it would commercialise the process.

Economics

40 h. ago Air Busan passenger detained by Chinese police after latest emergency door scare

South Korean airlines have been urged to enhance their security measures following a spate of mid-flight incidents.

Events

41 h. ago Philippines to slash rice prices in half to aid voters amid May election campaign

The programme will cost the Marcos government about US$178 million to help the poor, but critics say it is a tool to support government candidates in midterm polls.

Politics

51 h. ago 10 on trial in Paris over 2016 gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian

Kardashian was tied up during the theft of US$10 million worth of jewellery. Those on trial are mostly men in their 60s and 70s.

Events

64 h. ago Trump’s Quad allies in Asia fret over tariffs as China factor complicates ties

Even as Japan, India, and Australia face US tariffs, they are also being pressured by Washington to rebalance their ties with China.

Politics

65 h. ago Beijing court steps up efforts to resolve insurance disputes involving gig workers

Beijing court steps up efforts to resolve insurance disputes involving gig workers  China Daily

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66 h. ago India, Pakistan trade fire for fourth night amid hunt for Kashmir militants

New Delhi says it retaliated against ‘unprovoked’ shelling as security forces detain hundreds following last week’s deadly attack on tourists.

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67 h. ago How a fiery conquest in 112BC may have led to decline of the Chinese swamp cypress

Han military campaign toppled the rebel Nanyue kingdom but also decimated vast stands of cypress, study finds.

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3 d. ago More than 100 suspected illegal immigrants detained at nightclub in Colorado

Club had been under investigation for alleged activities including drug trafficking, prostitution and ‘crimes of violence’, officials said.

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