67 m. ago Taiwan’s security chief Joseph Wu visits US for ‘special channel’ talks, source says

The visit by the head of the island’s National Security Council follows the latest exercises around Taiwan by the mainland Chinese military.

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1 hour ago Australia to reclaim strategic Darwin port from Chinese ownership amid rising security fears

The Port of Darwin, under a 99-year lease to Chinese firm Landbridge, is a strategic asset on Australia’s northern coast and home to a US base.

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2 h. ago Deconstructing art: as China’s iconic Dafen village reels, AI takes orders from artists

Dafen once supplied over half the world’s oil paintings – then the global economic crisis, pandemic and China’s housing downturn took their toll – and now comes AI.

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3 h. ago Trump administration sent erroneous email ordering Ukrainians to leave: ‘will find you’

The Department of Homeland Security clarified their status remains unchanged after an email falsely stated they had seven days to leave.

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5 h. ago Airline issues special boarding passes for China deity statues cross

Goddess of Sea models take ‘first class’ trip to Taiwan as authorities lay on top security, special safety belts, fast track services.

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15 h. ago China hits back at Trump with 34% tariffs on US goods as global market rout deepens

China hits back at Trump with 34% tariffs on US goods as global market rout deepens  The Times of Israel

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18 h. ago Hong Kong customs aim to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says exact launch date to depend on how much time is needed to amend the relevant laws, among other factors.

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19 h. ago Alert: China's Xinhua News Agency says Beijing will impose a 34% tariff on imports from the U.S. starting April 10

Alert: China's Xinhua News Agency says Beijing will impose a 34% tariff on imports from the U.S. starting April 10  Greenwich Time

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19 h. ago La agencia Xinhua informa que Beijing impondrá un arancel del 34% a las importaciones de EEUU a partir del 10 de abril

La agencia Xinhua informa que Beijing impondrá un arancel del 34% a las importaciones de EEUU a partir del 10 de abril  MySA

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19 h. ago China's Xinhua News Agency says Beijing will impose a 34% tariff on imports from the U.S. starting April 10

China's Xinhua News Agency says Beijing will impose a 34% tariff on imports from the U.S. starting April 10  Oskaloosa Herald

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20 h. ago Israel kills Hamas commander in Lebanon, further testing ceasefire

Israel said the targeted militant Hassan Farhat was behind a rocket attack on the city of Safed last year that killed Israeli soldiers.

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21 h. ago Trump’s Threatened Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil Could Squeeze China

Trump’s Threatened Tariff on Buyers of Venezuelan Oil Could Squeeze China  The New York Times

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25 h. ago Huge asteroid that briefly threatened Earth may smash into moon

Asteroid 2024 YR4 was predicted at one point to have a 3.1 per cent chance of smacking Earth in 2032.

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25 h. ago Trump national security officials fired in White House shake

Far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer had raised concerns directly to Trump about staff loyalty.

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26 h. ago China’s deep sea space station: could South China Sea be the next Persian Gulf?

An alien, underwater world could hold the answers to China’s energy security, scientists say, as they work to unlock its mysteries.

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27 h. ago South Korean court removes Yoon from office, ending political deadlock

An election to replace Yoon, who also faces a criminal trial on charges of insurrection, will be held within 60 days.

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27 h. ago South Korea’s democracy shows ‘remarkable resilience’ as Yoon ousted by court

The ruling ends a divisive political chapter and paves the way for a presidential race that could stretch the nation’s social fabric.

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33 h. ago U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’

U.S. Space Force chief: China’s capabilities in orbit a ‘destabilizing force’  SpaceNews

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34 h. ago Trump tariffs threaten Apple's supply chain, stock suffers steepest drop in 5 years

Trump tariffs threaten Apple's supply chain, stock suffers steepest drop in 5 years  CNBC

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34 h. ago Pentagon watchdog opens investigation into use of Signal for Yemen attack plans

Defence chief Pete Hegseth and others coordinated March 15 US military strikes in messaging app conversation that included journalist.

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