13 m. ago Singapore’s NUS, China’s Tsinghua University among world’s top producers of rich alumni

US universities dominate a global ranking by Altrata, led by Harvard with 18,000 ultra-rich alumni, or 4 per cent of the global total.

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43 m. ago Trump’s attack on science risks dismantling a century of innovation

Restrictive visa policies, rhetoric targeting academic institutions and proposed budget cuts to scientific agencies mark the start of US retreat.

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73 m. ago How China is adeptly playing the ace up its sleeve, rare earth minerals, in US trade deal

Until the US-China trade war abates and Beijing eases more rare earth export controls, American buyers are expected to take a skittish long-term view of Chinese sourcing.

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2 h. ago China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up

Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.

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2 h. ago Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties

Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.

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3 h. ago Trump’s Pause on China Tariffs Is Still a ‘Huge Nightmare’ for Small Businesses

Trump’s Pause on China Tariffs Is Still a ‘Huge Nightmare’ for Small Businesses  Yahoo Finance

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3 h. ago Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia

The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.

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3 h. ago Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting

The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.

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3 h. ago Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines

Trump's trade war wins so far: More talk, uncertainty and deadlines  NBC News

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4 h. ago White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’

White House eased China tariffs after warnings of harm to ‘Trump’s people’  The Washington Post

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4 h. ago Britain has capitulated to Trump’s coercive trade. Others must resist

The EU, Japan, China and other powers need to draw a line. To concede is to legitimise a coercive trading model where strength trumps fairness.

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5 h. ago Chosen one: a visual guide to Pope Leo XIV, leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics

Explore our infographic on Leo XIV, the first American pope, and how he was elected as leader of the Catholic Church.

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5 h. ago Taiwan authorities move to calm public unease after Trump’s ‘unification’ comment on trade

‘To our understanding, Taiwan-related issues were not touched upon during the US-China trade talks,’ presidential office spokeswoman says.

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5 h. ago Taiwan tries to dispel doubts about Washington after Trump talks trade ‘unification’

The island’s presidential office says reference did not relate to Taiwan and the situation is unchanged.

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7 h. ago Chinese hospital offers IVF for single women, allows them to meet, evaluate sperm donors

Revelations spark passionate online discussions, with many single women advocating for policymakers to allow access to legal IVF services.

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8 h. ago Hong Kong Legco to hold special meeting for subsidiary security legislation

Minister urges lawmakers to expedite oversight process for already enacted subsidiary legislation for domestic national security law.

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8 h. ago Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs

Donald Trump Tariff Live Updates: China, US trade deal kicks in, slashing most tariffs  Times of India

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9 h. ago A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports

A massive Trump tariff still exists on some of China’s cheapest exports  CNN

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9 h. ago President Xi Jinping meets Colombian President Petro in Beijing

President Xi Jinping meets Colombian President Petro in Beijing  news.cgtn.com

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9 h. ago Malaysia’s Anwar urged to seek MH17 reparations from Russia during Putin meet

Malaysia has a ‘moral responsibility’ to seek justice for the victims, even if it means jeopardising Russia relations, experts say.

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