2 h. ago Taiwan not part of China; Beijing acting as bully, official tells Nigeria

Taiwan not part of China; Beijing acting as bully, official tells Nigeria  Peoples Gazette Nigeria

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8 h. ago Jockey Club’s Hong Kong Sevens community programmes enable more than 10,000 beneficiaries to enjoy the mega

 [The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Hong Kong Jockey Club congratulates Hong Kong China Rugby on the success of the 2025 Hong Kong Sevens, which concluded on 30 March. Sevens fever has well and truly returned to the city. Club Chairman Michael Lee presented the Women’s Bowl to the National Team, and joined HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee in presenting the Men's Cup to the champion team – Argentina. This is the fourth consecutive occasion that the Club has supported the Hong Kong Sevens as Official Community Partner. This year, more than 10,000 beneficiaries of differing ages, abilities and backgrounds have been given opportunities to experience a range of sports including rugby through the Jockey Club Sevens Community Programmes. More than 30,000 people have benefited over the years, facilitating citywide engagement in sports events. The programmes kicked off in early March with the Jockey Club Multi Sport Shared Learning Experience, enabl...

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19 h. ago Beijing intervenes to steady markets, ‘Grand Theft Auto Shanghai’: SCMP daily highlights

From Beijing’s response to tariff-driven turmoil to an ex-CIA official on US-China ties, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

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20 h. ago Hong Kong remains upbeat on Web3 amid crypto market turmoil from US tariffs

Officials again touted the strength of the local Web3 industry, while Binance founder CZ avoided the event despite recent activity in the city.

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21 h. ago Tech war: Chinese memory chipmaker YMTC unveils new patents in sign of tech prowess

YMTC is known for 3D NAND, a flash memory in which transistor die are stacked vertically to increase storage density.

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26 h. ago Happy not happy: Japan man faces bullying as child, struggles in love, work due to odd name

Japanese man called Happy finally finds satisfaction after years of ridicule, gets job in which clients think his moniker will bring them good fortune.

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27 h. ago Is South Korea’s Yoon politicking from home? Country eyes June 3 presidential poll

As the fallen president remains in his official home and continues to be active in politics, officials say no date has been set for a snap poll.

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30 h. ago Ukraine ceasefire talks trump tariffs on Russia, US official says

Tariffs on Russia would have been inappropriate, a US economic adviser said – despite its exports to the United States dwarfing Ukraine’s.

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33 h. ago West Bank teenager with US citizenship killed by Israeli forces, Palestinian official says

The 14-year-old was among ‘terrorists’ who threw rocks at cars, Israeli military said. A second boy, who was injured, also had US passport.

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34 h. ago ‘They will never use Signal for anything like this again’: Dennis Wilder

The national security specialist and former CIA official on US-China ties and the group chat discussion that shocked the world.

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38 h. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Administration officials speak as EU prepares countermeasures and markets brace for more turmoil

Trump tariffs live updates: Administration officials speak as EU prepares countermeasures and markets brace for more turmoil  Yahoo Finance

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41 h. ago 500 cases in West Texas measles outbreak as second child dies

The outbreak is believed to have spread to New Mexico, Oklahoma and Kansas, with the WHO reporting related cases in Mexico.

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41 h. ago Second US child dies of measles, almost 650 ill in southern states, officials say

In departure from his anti-vaccine rhetoric, health chief Kennedy Jnr says ‘most effective way to prevent’ spread of measles is MMR vaccine.

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44 h. ago France’s Le Pen slams ‘witch hunt’ as ban dominates rival rallies

Le Pen spoke at rally in Paris days after court found her and other National Rally officials guilty of embezzling European parliament funds.

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2 d. ago Cambodia’s renovated naval base has ‘nothing to hide’, Manet says

Senior officials denied US media reports in 2022 that the new facilities were being built exclusively for the Chinese navy.

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3 d. ago South Korea’s Jeju unsettled by rise in crime as Chinese tourists return in droves

Official data shows Chinese visitors accounted for 66 per cent of foreign crimes between 2019 and 2023 67 per cent in 2023 alone.

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3 d. ago US influencer IShowSpeed’s view of China makes him accidental ambassador

The 20-year-old’s live streaming videos of his tour of Chinese cities win praise from analysts and government officials.

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3 d. ago Police in Hong Kong, Singapore, 4 other jurisdictions, arrest 435 in child porn sting

Teenage boy who took pictures of younger sister among those charged locally after operation across East and Southeast Asia in February, March.

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3 d. ago Police in Hong Kong, Singapore, 4 other jurisdictions, arrest 435 over child porn

Teenage boy who took pictures of younger sister among those charged locally after operation across East and Southeast Asia in February, March.

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4 d. 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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