3 h. ago Prince Andrew sent China’s Xi Jinping birthday letter every year, spy case documents say

The files feature in a legal challenge by businessman Yang Tengbo, who was banned from the UK on the grounds he was a suspected Chinese spy.

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18 h. ago US horror writer mistaken for Duterte’s lawyer: ‘not how I wanted to get famous’

Diehard supporters of the Philippine ex-president flooded Nicholas Kaufmann’s Facebook page, demanding he bring their hero home.

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37 h. ago Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

Israel’s leader, sought under an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, is in Hungary for a state visit.

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43 h. ago Israel warns Syrian leader of ‘heavy price’ after strikes on military sites, ground raids

Israel calls latest strikes on Syria’s military sites and infrastructure a ‘warning for the future’.

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49 h. ago Meta is preventing a whistleblower from talking to Congress, her lawyer says

Meta is preventing a whistleblower from talking to Congress, her lawyer says  Business Insider

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53 h. ago Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at InnoEX 2025 demonstrates Hong Kong’s solid achievements in advancing the smart city development

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] As Hong Kong’s development into a smart city accelerates, the Government’s ambitious digital transformation initiatives are in full swing, some of which will be showcased at the Smart Hong Kong Pavilion at the InnoEX 2025 to be held from April 13 to 16 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This year’s theme, “AI + Data Driven”, reflects Hong Kong’s commitment to integrating digital solutions into daily life. The Smart Hong Kong Pavilion showcases over 100 groundbreaking innovations across six smart areas: Smart Living, Smart Mobility, Smart Environment, Smart People, Smart Government and Smart Economy. The Pavilion will feature over 100 exhibits, including avant-garde I&T solutions from 20 government departments alongside award-winning entries of the “Hong Kong ICT Awards”, “Asia Pacific ICT Alliance Awards”, “'Maker in China' SME Innovation and Entrepreneurship Global Contest - Hong Kong Chapte...

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60 h. ago Tearful Philippine influencers grilled over Duterte ‘fake news’ admit errors, but change needed

Some critics welcomed the accountability for social media figures, while others felt the hearing focused more on settling scores than addressing structural issues.

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3 d. ago Japan’s Masahiro Nakai sexually assaulted Fuji TV staff amid ‘culture of harassment’: report

Lawyer-led panel calls the incident a ‘serious infringement of human rights’ and says Fuji TV management lacked awareness of sexual violence.

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4 d. ago China says 3 Chinese crew members suspected of being kidnapped from a boat off Ghana are safe

China says 3 Chinese crew members suspected of being kidnapped from a boat off Ghana are safe  The Washington Post

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4 d. ago Landmark in global research collaboration sealed by CityUHK and Cambridge

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A groundbreaking collaboration unveiled 31 March by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge spotlights a significant milestone towards more powerful global research. This partnership represents one of the most substantial collaborations at a postdoctoral level between Cambridge and an Asian university, with the goal of supporting 18 postdoctoral researchers in partnership with six departments across STEM and non-STEM fields in Cambridge and four Colleges in CityUHK. By harnessing the research strengths of both institutions, this collaboration aims to enhance research capacity and global impact for both universities. For three years, 18 postdoctoral researchers will be based in Cambridge’s cutting-edge research environment, where they will have access to the university's world-class laboratories and resources, benefiting from the combined research assets of both institutions.  P...

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4 d. ago Duterte’s lawyer says ICC case ‘a kidnapping’, has ‘compelling’ grounds to throw out case

Duterte’s lawyer called for the ICC case to be dismissed, citing the Philippines’ withdrawal, and labelled Duterte’s detention a “political hit job”.

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5 d. ago Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC

If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.

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5 d. ago Is Sara Duterte reinventing herself for a 2028 Philippine presidential run?

Showcasing a kinder image to overseas Filipinos, Sara Duterte-Carpio appears to be positioning herself for a future presidential bid.

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6 d. ago With Duterte’s downfall, will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Ex-president Duterte is behind bars in The Hague and his daughter is fighting for political survival. But don’t discount a comeback in 2028.

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7 d. ago OPINION | Beijing's maritime misbehaviour: common ground impossible while China remains a bad faith actor

OPINION | Beijing's maritime misbehaviour: common ground impossible while China remains a bad faith actor  Baird Maritime

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7 d. ago Opening of GreenTech Hub aims to power Hong Kong’s green future

Supported by government-industry-academia partnerships, GreenTech Hub is at the forefront of new technologies that help get start-ups off the ground.

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9 d. ago Philippines cafe staffed by drug war victims marks Duterte’s ICC arrest with hope and tears

The coffee shop, dedicated to victims of the former president’s drug war, described his arrest as ‘the first step’ towards justice.

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9 d. ago Can China grant asylum? Beijing says they didn’t get Duterte’s application

Can China grant asylum? Beijing says they didn’t get Duterte’s application  Rappler

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1 week ago Why a rising AI star left a promising US academic career to return to China

Fu Tianfan leaves tenure-track assistant professor position in New York state for new research opportunities, and Nanjing University’s ‘fertile ground’.

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1 week ago 1MDB still hanging over Malaysia, Duterte disinformation frenzy: 7 Asia highlights

From Singapore offering unemployment payouts to a slap heard around Malaysia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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