8 h. ago Malaysian journalist in bribe scandal returns, vowing to report ‘without fear or favour’

B. Nantha Kumar has been allowed back to Malaysiakini after an internal inquiry cleared him, although he still faces a criminal trial.

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11 h. ago Trump’s ‘anxious’ tariff comments put China in control, analysts say

Beijing can afford to hold out for a better trade deal as the pressure on the US side ramps up, analysts say.

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23 h. ago Almost 100 days in, US opposition to Trump has mobilised – but is it enough to slow his agenda?

Anger has led to massive marches and confrontations with Republicans, but analysts question whether the movement poses a serious challenge.

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28 h. ago Vietnam targets social media users in ‘expanding crackdown’ on dissent, rights group says

Human Rights Watch reports ordinary social media users now face jail for criticising the state under Article 331.

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29 h. ago Singapore election: are opposition candidates closing talent gap with ruling PAP?

The opposition has fielded more candidates ahead of the May 3 election that are seen by analysts as a ‘step-up in the calibre’.

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49 h. ago Taiwan opposition summit aims to confront DPP ‘suppression’ amid recall battle

Ruling party trying to suppress dissent through legal means after losing control of the legislature last year, KMT chief alleges.

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53 h. ago Opinion: Beijing Rallies Support as Exporters Face Tariff Headwinds

Opinion: Beijing Rallies Support as Exporters Face Tariff Headwinds  Caixin Global

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66 h. ago Israel opposition leader fears violence over move to sack Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar

‘If we don’t stop this, there will be a political murder here Jews will kill Jews,’ Yair Lapid said.

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5 d. ago How China is turning to historical narrative to ramp up its border security

How China is turning to historical narrative to ramp up its border security  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago Tencent offers 28,000 internships as China grapples with youth unemployment

With 12 million fresh graduates entering the job market this summer, Chinese Big Tech companies are ramping up their recruitment efforts.

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6 d. ago Student pleads guilty to using fake US degree to get into University of Hong Kong

Magistrate says Li Sixuan’s actions will lead ‘inevitably’ to jail time when the 28-year-old mainland Chinese student is sentenced on May 8.

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6 d. ago Singapore’s ‘sugar daddy’ scammer jailed for exploiting ‘large number’ of underage victims

A Singaporean scammer was sentenced for exploiting 31 victims, including underage girls, in a ‘sugar daddy’ scam, manipulating them into sending explicit content.

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6 d. ago Hong Kong to jail, fine national security offenders that hold office in unions

Under authorities’ proposed legal amendments, those in breach can be sentenced to three years in jail and fined HK$50,000.

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6 d. ago Hong Kong to jail, fine national security offenders who hold office in unions

Under authorities’ proposed legal amendments, those in breach can be sentenced to three years in jail and fined HK$50,000.

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6 d. ago Footballer dead in China after fall from building, Gabon FA says

Statement by Chinese Super League team Zhejiang says Aaron Boupendza died at his residence, former clubs in US, France, Turkey send tributes.

Events

7 d. ago Taiwanese leader William Lai’s popularity drops amid drive to unseat opposition lawmakers

Polling suggests Lai faces ‘unprecedented levels of public dissatisfaction’ and the Trump tariffs are a further risk to his support base.

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7 d. ago Trump ramps up China tariffs up to 245%? Beijing says ask US for specific figures

Trump ramps up China tariffs up to 245%? Beijing says ask US for specific figures  India Today

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7 d. ago Domestic worker sentenced to life in jail for murdering girlfriend in Hong Kong

High Court jury returns 6-1 guilty verdict for Bernie Macatangay Valencia, who repeatedly punched Ivy Villaluz Quiabang and caused brain damage.

Events

7 d. ago Sweden’s textile recycling centres are overflowing with fast fashion. Can this be fixed?

Mountains of clothes piling up in Swedish recycling centres are sparking calls for fashion firms to take responsibility for textile waste.

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8 d. ago Ant Group ramps up healthcare presence as ‘AI doctors’ gain popularity in China

The agents, with expertise in a range of fields including tumours and chronic diseases, are built on Ant’s medical AI foundational model.

Science