2 h. ago Japanese woman cuts off boyfriend’s ring finger to prevent him from marrying someone else

‘Cute and sweet’ cosplaying girlfriend with manipulative, violent streak puts severed digit in alcohol, stores in fridge.

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2 h. ago Temperatures in Hong Kong set to drop to 19 degrees on Mother’s Day

Observatory says a cold front over the northern part of southern China is moving southwards gradually.

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3 h. ago China’s security system urged to handle duties with ‘passion’ as pressures mount

As external tensions weigh on China’s internal stability, security chiefs warn against ‘inadequacies’ in law enforcement and justice system.

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3 h. ago As Philippines reels from fatal crashes, road safety overhaul calls mount

From unlicensed drivers to substandard infrastructure, the deadly aftermath of recent crashes is forcing a reckoning on Philippine roads.

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4 h. ago Kiss and tail: China’s hit spy drama gets pro tips from top security agency

Kiss and tail: China’s hit spy drama gets pro tips from top security agency  South China Morning Post

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4 h. ago Thai funeral home worker takes gold teeth from cremated ashes, melts them into gold bars

Employee insists long-standing practice is entirely legal, done with full consent of families of deceased.

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6 h. ago Donald Trump tariffs live updates: China and US meet in Geneva for key trade meeting

Donald Trump tariffs live updates: China and US meet in Geneva for key trade meeting  Times of India

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6 h. ago Taiwan’s Lai accused of ignoring Japanese invasion of China with V

Opposition lawmakers and historians challenge the Taiwanese leader’s remarks, which were also denounced by Beijing.

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6 h. ago Taiwan’s Lai accused of ignoring Japanese invasion of China with VE Day speech

Opposition lawmakers and historians challenge the Taiwanese leader’s remarks, which were also denounced by Beijing.

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7 h. ago China’s consumer prices fall in April, fuelling fears of deflation

The country’s consumer price index dropped by 0.1 per cent last month as trade war raises concerns over deflationary pressures.

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7 h. ago The threat to kick China out of U.S. exchanges is growing, and Hong Kong stands to benefit

The threat to kick China out of U.S. exchanges is growing, and Hong Kong stands to benefit  Fortune

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8 h. ago Trump administration live updates: President Trump suggests 80% China tariff; Newark mayor Ras Baraka arrested at an ICE detention facility

Trump administration live updates: President Trump suggests 80% China tariff; Newark mayor Ras Baraka arrested at an ICE detention facility  NBC News

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8 h. ago President Trump suggests 80% China tariff; Newark mayor Ras Baraka arrested at an ICE detention facility

President Trump suggests 80% China tariff; Newark mayor Ras Baraka arrested at an ICE detention facility  NBC News

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8 h. ago China dumping US Treasuries would be the nuclear option, economist says

China dumping US Treasuries would be the nuclear option, economist says  South China Morning Post

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9 h. ago China will have over 100 nuclear reactors. A PLA study warns some could be hit in wartime

Researchers, who say Ukraine war shatters notion of civilian nuclear plants being not subject to military strikes, are evaluating risks.

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9 h. ago China will have over 100 nuclear reactors which could be war targets: PLA study

China will have over 100 nuclear reactors which could be war targets: PLA study  South China Morning Post

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9 h. ago Hong Kong fans confuse Nicholas Tse’s lookalike for icon, but concert security remains vigilant

Actor Yifeng is known for his roles in comedy films, impersonation shows, where he often emulates Tse’s signature style.

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10 h. ago Stock Market News, May 9, 2025: Trump Floats Lowering China Tariffs to 80%, Says Many Trade Deals to Come

Stock Market News, May 9, 2025: Trump Floats Lowering China Tariffs to 80%, Says Many Trade Deals to Come  WSJ

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11 h. ago Trump floats cutting China tariffs ahead of talks this weekend

Trump floats cutting China tariffs ahead of talks this weekend  AP News

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11 h. ago 'Trump open to easing China tariffs' and Navy chief steps back

'Trump open to easing China tariffs' and Navy chief steps back  BBC

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