1 hour ago Could constitutional challenges further delay or even block Hutchison’s Panama deal?

No agreement has been reached so far, with Hutchison, Blackrock still negotiating amid Beijing’s antitrust probe and legal turbulence in Panama’s courts.

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20 h. ago Shirtless TikTok stunt lands Sydney Airport baggage handler in legal trouble

Despite facing criticism for being unsafe, the bodybuilding influencer defended his actions, stating he had taken adequate precautions.

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22 h. ago Australia urges diversifying from US universities: ‘we live in a different world’

Hundreds of millions of dollars in research funding is on the line amid the Trump administration’s threats of cuts.

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27 h. ago How can Beijing antitrust probe affect Panama ports sale if Hutchison delays signing?

Market regulator empowered to put limits on sale or even halt deal under Anti-Monopoly Law, legal experts explain.

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31 h. ago US deports man with legal status to El Salvador prison because of ‘administrative error’

Government lawyers argue that despite the mistake, US courts don’t have jurisdiction to secure Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release.

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55 h. ago Estee Lauder faces US legal challenge over China sales practices

Estee Lauder faces US legal challenge over China sales practices  Reuters

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61 h. ago Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to adopt 6 measures to reduce human error

Database of patients’ wounds, smart medicine cabinets and tracking wristbands among measures to be implemented at all hospitals following string of blunders.

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67 h. ago Thinking Fast and Slow: the GenAI Conundrum for Financial Services

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The financial services sector has not been shy to put money into GenAI, since a white paper by the World Economic Forum and Accenture revealed that spending is projected to reach US$97 billion by 2027. While the industry remains cautious due to strict regulatory framework and compliance requirements, the momentum is unmistakable as it is now evident that AI can play a fundamental role in navigating more complex use cases.   McKinsey's 2025 State of AI report indicated that 21% of financial services institutions have adopted the transformative technology in risk, legal and compliance functions, in comparison to the industry average of 11%. The general optimism reported towards GenAI, combined with recent developments of DeepSeek, served as the perfect timing and conversation starter for the Amazon Web Services (AWS) for Financial Services Executive Forum and Luncheon.  Behind closed doors on March 20, 2025, i...

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67 h. ago France’s Le Pen convicted in EU embezzlement trial, threatening 2027 presidential bid

Le Pen and party members face prison and ineligibility to run for office. They can appeal, which would lead to another trial.

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3 d. ago Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC

If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.

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4 d. ago Top US vaccine official quits, slams Trump health chief RFK Jnr’s ‘misinformation and lies’

The Food and Drug Administration’s Peter Marks oversaw the agency’s rapid review and approval of Covid-19 jabs during the pandemic.

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5 d. ago Justice Secretary Paul Lam Strengthens Legal Ties During Beijing Visit and Seminars

Justice Secretary Paul Lam Strengthens Legal Ties During Beijing Visit and Seminars  bastillepost.com

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5 d. ago Trump’s executive orders will be no match for markets in grip of fear

Investors’ behaviour promises to thwart Trump’s economic agenda, just as they have forced past administrations to scramble for rescues.

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6 d. ago ICE detention of Filipino green card holder, other Asian immigrants spark deportation fears

The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.

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6 d. ago US detention of Filipino green card holder, other Asian immigrants spark deportation fears

The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.

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6 d. ago Marco Rubio says he stripped US visas from 300 ‘lunatics’ over university Gaza protests

The Trump administration has moved aggressively against foreign students over on-campus demonstrations, leading to some high-profile arrests.

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6 d. ago Trump’s trade policy is misguided but don’t be quick to blame tariffs

Instead of attacking the use of tariffs, the Trump administration’s domestic critics should consider their popularity and effectiveness.

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6 d. ago How Trump’s reckless policies could trigger a financial crisis

The institutional and legal underpinnings of the US system on which investors have long relied are under sustained assault from the Trump administration.

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6 d. ago Hongkongers unlikely to dispute triage status under fee subsidies reform: A&E doctor

Hospital Authority consultant confident residents won’t argue with healthcare workers over ‘critical’ or ‘emergency’ status to pay lower fees.

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6 d. ago Hong Kong public hospital staff raise patient conflict concerns over fee reform

Veteran doctor, meanwhile, brushes off fears about any difficulty identifying ‘critical’ and ‘emergency’ cases for free treatment.

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