54 m. ago Trump talks up ‘big nuclear’ North Korea, reaching out to Kim

Kim Jong-un hasn’t shown any serious interest in re-engaging with the US president. But Trump still has a soft spot for the ‘very smart guy’.

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2 h. ago Yemen’s Houthis claim they shot down another US Reaper drone

Claimed downing of US$30 million drone came as Trump warned ‘real pain is yet to come’ for Houthis and Iran.

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2 h. ago China Braces for Trump Report That Will Set Stage for Deal Talks

China Braces for Trump Report That Will Set Stage for Deal Talks  Bloomberg

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4 h. ago China Private Factory Gauge Tops Forecasts Despite Trump Tariffs

China Private Factory Gauge Tops Forecasts Despite Trump Tariffs  Bloomberg

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4 h. ago Beijing vows retaliation over second round of US sanctions on Hong Kong officials

Latest move from Washington involves sanctions against six Hong Kong and Beijing officials, including local justice minister Paul Lam.

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4 h. ago Beijing vows retaliation over new round of US sanctions on officials in Hong Kong

Latest move from Washington involves sanctions against six Hong Kong and Beijing officials, including local justice minister Paul Lam.

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7 h. ago Bodies of 15 aid workers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say

UN chief said bodies had been ‘discarded in shallow graves – a profound violation of human dignity’. Israel did not comment on deaths.

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7 h. ago Bodies of 15 rescuers recovered from grave in Gaza, UN officials say

UN demands answers for deaths of medics after bodies and mangled ambulances were found buried in an impromptu mass grave.

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9 h. ago US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, five others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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9 h. ago US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, 5 others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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10 h. ago The US is not ready for a nuclear showdown with China, key conservatives warn Trump

The US is not ready for a nuclear showdown with China, key conservatives warn Trump  Fox News

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11 h. ago US agency reports to lay out justification for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

On Tuesday, ahead of ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement, numerous departments are to release reviews supporting US president’s strategy.

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11 h. ago Without giant particle collider, Europe could cede physics leadership to China: CERN chief

Fabiola Gianotti said if project for Future Circular Collider (FCC) does not get green light, there is a ‘real risk’ Europe loses leadership.

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11 h. ago European leadership in particle physics threatened by China, CERN chief says

‘There is real competition’ from China in particular, Fabiola Gianotti said, adding the giant FCC project is ‘absolutely on the good track’.

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11 h. ago European leadership in particle physics threatened by China: CERN chief

European leadership in particle physics threatened by China: CERN chief  South China Morning Post

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11 h. ago US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses

US slaps sanctions on top Chinese, Hong Kong officials for rights abuses  Al Jazeera

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12 h. ago US Sanctions More Hong Kong Officials Amid China’s Crackdown

US Sanctions More Hong Kong Officials Amid China’s Crackdown  Bloomberg.com

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13 h. ago US sanctions six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights abuses

US sanctions six Chinese and Hong Kong officials for rights abuses  Reuters

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13 h. ago Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts

Myanmar earthquake: China and others step into aid gap left by Trump cuts  The Guardian

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14 h. ago Trump’s tariff threat looms over global trade as deadline nears: ‘cloud of uncertainty’

Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff threat looms, sparking fears of a global trade war.

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