2 h. ago Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar

Manila rejects Beijing's claim of seizing South China Sea sandbar  Nikkei Asia

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3 h. ago China again rejects Trump claims of Xi Jinping tariff phone call

China and US ‘have not engaged in consultations or negotiations regarding tariff issues,’ foreign ministry says, as Beijing keeps up denials.

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4 h. ago Singapore’s Lawrence Wong flags Malaysian election influence attempt ahead of polls

The city state’s prime minister also warned at an electoral rally against the ‘very dangerous’ mixing of religion and politics.

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6 h. ago Trump claims trade talks with China are happening despite Beijing’s denial

Trump claims trade talks with China are happening despite Beijing’s denial  MSN

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9 h. ago Malaysian drinks names explained: from Michael Jackson to ‘tiger bites lion’

Get the inside scoop on Malaysia’s surprisingly evocative drinks terminology, from a chocolatey dinosaur to a coffee concoction with a kick.

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9 h. ago Chinese factories are stopping production and looking for new markets as U.S. tariffs bite

Chinese factories are stopping production and looking for new markets as U.S. tariffs bite  CNBC

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9 h. ago Malaysia temple unveils first ‘AI Mazu’ for devotees to interact with, address concerns

Temple claims world first as on-screen digital deity that looks like a chubby version of a famous Chinese actress dishes out advice.

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16 h. ago Trump floats income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite; says US talking to China on trade

US president suggested income tax be reduced – ‘maybe even completely eliminated’ – for people making less than US$200,000 a year.

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16 h. ago Bessent Demurs on Trump’s Claim of Trade Talks With China’s Xi

Bessent Demurs on Trump’s Claim of Trade Talks With China’s Xi  The New York Times

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21 h. ago Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

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21 h. ago Chinese media calls out Trump over ‘false’ ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

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22 h. ago Trump doubts Putin’s peace plan as Russia launches drone attack

Russia launched 149 exploding drones across Ukraine, after Russia claimed to have regained control of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.

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22 h. ago Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine; Trump ‘doubts Putin’s desire for peace’

Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.

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22 h. ago Russia launches nearly 150 drones against Ukraine; Trump officials push peace deal

Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.

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48 h. ago Man quits top China university, declines PhD offer in US to sell snacks, earns US$95 a day

Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.

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49 h. ago Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says as Trump repeats claims

Cycle of claims and denials continues with Beijing dismissing speculation about discussions as ‘purely misleading’.

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52 h. ago Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe

Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.

Events

52 h. ago 'China wants to claim the Moon': Beijing's nuclear reactor may outpace NASA’s Artemis

'China wants to claim the Moon': Beijing's nuclear reactor may outpace NASA’s Artemis  Business Today

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57 h. ago Donald Trump claims China’s Xi called him on tariffs, despite Beijing’s denials

Donald Trump claims China’s Xi called him on tariffs, despite Beijing’s denials  Hong Kong Free Press

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58 h. ago Oil Suffers Weekly Loss As Beijing Denies Trump's Claim Of Trade Negotiations

Oil Suffers Weekly Loss As Beijing Denies Trump's Claim Of Trade Negotiations  Ship & Bunker

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