2 h. ago War fears surge as China surrounds Taiwan with 19 warships and 50 warplanes in 'stern independence warning'

War fears surge as China surrounds Taiwan with 19 warships and 50 warplanes in 'stern independence warning'  GB News

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5 h. ago ‘Cosmic verdict’ fears grip Myanmar junta in earthquake’s aftermath

While rescue teams struggle against civil war roadblocks, analysts warn of a ‘cursed’ regime facing a legitimacy crisis.

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16 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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19 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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20 h. ago ‘Uncertainty’ of Trump tariffs trigger worst S&P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears

Global recession fears grip Wall Street as Trump’s tariffs trigger a stock market rout, as the S&P 500 faces its worst quarter since the 1980s.

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20 h. ago Trump tariff ‘uncertainty’ triggers worst S&P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears

Global recession fears grip Wall Street as Trump’s tariffs trigger a stock market rout, as the S&P 500 faces its worst quarter since the 1980s.

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23 h. ago Greenpeace urges Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to improve sustainability

Green group estimate that 860,000 disposable items, including 510,000 paper cups were used during Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament.

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24 h. ago Landmark in global research collaboration sealed by CityUHK and Cambridge

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A groundbreaking collaboration unveiled 31 March by City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) and the University of Cambridge spotlights a significant milestone towards more powerful global research. This partnership represents one of the most substantial collaborations at a postdoctoral level between Cambridge and an Asian university, with the goal of supporting 18 postdoctoral researchers in partnership with six departments across STEM and non-STEM fields in Cambridge and four Colleges in CityUHK. By harnessing the research strengths of both institutions, this collaboration aims to enhance research capacity and global impact for both universities. For three years, 18 postdoctoral researchers will be based in Cambridge’s cutting-edge research environment, where they will have access to the university's world-class laboratories and resources, benefiting from the combined research assets of both institutions.  P...

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25 h. ago Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the China

China’s aircraft manufacturer continues spreading its wings abroad with fresh deals to supply passenger jets to Asian neighbours.

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26 h. ago Duterte’s lawyer says ICC case ‘a kidnapping’, has ‘compelling’ grounds to throw out case

Duterte’s lawyer called for the ICC case to be dismissed, citing the Philippines’ withdrawal, and labelled Duterte’s detention a “political hit job”.

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26 h. ago How Indonesia can calm property investors’ fears of a return to 1998

Concern about democratic backsliding and poor liquidity are obscuring otherwise solid fundamentals in one of Asia’s largest markets.

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33 h. ago Hong Kong social workers ‘not targets for repression’: outgoing federation chief

Hong Kong Council of Social Service can continue advocacy without fear of political interference, says retiring chief executive Chua Hoi-wai.

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54 h. ago Chinese embassy fears further casualties from deadly Myanmar earthquake

The country’s embassy said it had received hundreds of requests for help following the magnitude 7.7 quake that killed at least 1,600 people.

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59 h. ago Japanese nationals in China decrease amid detention of expats, opaque judicial system

Japanese nationals in China decrease amid detention of expats, opaque judicial system  The Mainichi

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61 h. ago Why major powers’ race for quantum supremacy inspires awe and fear

With no rules in place, a breakthrough that shreds our system underpinning security will bring chaos and deepen the global tech divide.

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3 d. ago Indonesia’s Danantara fund faces constitutional challenge over corruption concerns

Critics fear the new law underpinning the fund weakens oversight of state-owned enterprises, potentially fuelling corruption risks.

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3 d. ago French court sentences man to life for burning wife alive, case draws criticism of police

Fearful for her life, his victim had made a report against him but investigators found the handling of her complaint severely lacking.

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3 d. ago Pete Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China

Pete Hegseth Tells Asian Allies: We’re With You Against China  The Wall Street Journal

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4 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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4 d. ago Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?

Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.

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