1 hour ago Fear travels: Cambodians in Japan silenced through threats to loved ones

It begins with a knock at the door in Phnom Penh: police officers asking about a son, sister or cousin living thousands of miles away – and warning the family to make them stop. Cambodian dissidents who thought they had found safety in Japan are still facing threats delivered not to their own doors, but to the homes of loved ones left behind, according to a new Human Rights Watch report. The NGO’s Tokyo office said on Tuesday that nearly all of the 23 Cambodian nationals it interviewed in Japan...

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5 h. ago US sanctions China’s Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical for alleged fentanyl trafficking

The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a Chinese chemical company that it alleges is manufacturing and coordinating shipments of illicit opioids, such as fentanyl, and chemical agents into the country. The move comes amid recent stepped-up moves in Washington to target China on the fentanyl issue despite stabilising bilateral ties. A Treasury Department statement said sanctions have been placed on Guangzhou Tengyue Chemical, based in China’s southern Guangdong province, and two of the...

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5 h. ago Trump hints US troops could go into New Orleans, a blue city in a red state

US President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime, potentially expanding the number of cities around the nation where he may send federal law enforcement. Trump has already said he plans to send the National Guard into Chicago and Baltimore following his administration deploying troops and federal agents to patrol the streets of Washington last month. “So we’re making a determination now,” Trump told reporters...

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5 h. ago Trump suggests US troops could go into New Orleans, a blue city in a red state

US President Donald Trump suggested Wednesday that New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime, potentially expanding the number of cities around the nation where he may send federal law enforcement. Trump has already said he plans to send the National Guard into Chicago and Baltimore following his administration deploying troops and federal agents to patrol the streets of Washington last month. “So we’re making a determination now,” Trump told reporters...

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6 h. ago Limo rides, hugs and gas deal promises: Putin riding high after China visit

Limo rides, hugs and gas deal promises: Putin riding high after China visit  The Washington Post

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6 h. ago Washington should lower temperature on Taiwan invasion threat, US report says

As the US Congress works to finish its annual defence authorisation bill, with new measures aimed at countering China’s influence, a report released Wednesday argues that Washington would be better served by toning down rhetoric about Taiwan and reducing defence investments premised on a looming Chinese invasion there. Beijing is “highly unlikely” to invade Taiwan, with its chances of success increasingly improbable, authors of the Stimson Centre report, “Rethinking the Threat: Why China is...

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6 h. ago Washington should lower temperature on Taiwan attack threat, US report says

As the US Congress works to finish its annual defence authorisation bill, with new measures aimed at countering China’s influence, a report released Wednesday argues that Washington would be better served by toning down rhetoric about Taiwan and reducing defence investments premised on a looming mainland Chinese attack there. Beijing is “highly unlikely” to attack Taiwan, with its chances of success increasingly improbable, authors of the Stimson Centre report, “Rethinking the Threat: Why China...

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8 h. ago Limo rides, hugs and gas deals: Putin riding high after China visit

Limo rides, hugs and gas deals: Putin riding high after China visit  The Washington Post

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8 h. ago See China’s new missiles, tanks and drones as it aims to rival U.S.

See China’s new missiles, tanks and drones as it aims to rival U.S.  The Washington Post

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11 h. ago China’s Xi revelled in his parade – leaving Trump to stamp his feet in Washington

China’s Xi revelled in his parade – leaving Trump to stamp his feet in Washington  The Independent

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12 h. ago Financial woes of Hong Kong’s West Kowloon arts hub deepen amid weak spending

The managing authority for Hong Kong’s arts hub is contending with deepening financial woes and weakened local spending, with its revenue in the 2024-25 financial year contracting by 18 per cent and its operating deficit ballooning to HK$769 million (US$98.5 million). According to a legislative paper released on Wednesday, the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority’s revenue for the 12-month period ending in March was HK$871 million, an 18 per cent decline from a year earlier. The report,...

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12 h. ago Kim Jong Un takes his daughter to China — and fuels succession chatter

Kim Jong Un takes his daughter to China — and fuels succession chatter  The Washington Post

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12 h. ago Paraded mainland China weaponry shows Beijing’s focus on Taiwan: analysts

The latest weapons systems featured in China’s Victory Day parade have shown Beijing’s sharp focus on safeguarding its sovereign integrity over Taiwan and its capability to defend against any attempt to break away, analysts observed. Although Taiwan was not directly mentioned in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote address on Wednesday, it is often used by military observers as a yardstick to measure the People’s Liberation Army’s capabilities and progress. The cutting-edge weapons showcased...

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14 h. ago US tariff damps holiday mood of India’s jewellers as exports set to fall by 70%

India’s gem and jewellery businesses face a bleak year-end holiday season following Washington’s decision to slap a 50 per cent tariff on the country’s exports, as they warn the move could affect more than two-thirds of their shipments to the United States. On Wednesday, the tariff on India’s exports to the US took effect in response to New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil and weapons. “With the imposition of a 50 per cent tariff, we expect exports to the US to decline by more than 70 per cent....

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14 h. ago 'No Peace With Barrel Of Gun': Taiwan Slams China's Military Parade Marking 80 Years Of Ending WW2

'No Peace With Barrel Of Gun': Taiwan Slams China's Military Parade Marking 80 Years Of Ending WW2  ABP Live English

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22 h. ago China’s Xi, flanked by Putin and Kim, shows off ‘new generation’ weapons

China’s Xi, flanked by Putin and Kim, shows off ‘new generation’ weapons  The Washington Post

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24 h. ago China flexes military muscle with parade of ‘new generation’ weapons

China flexes military muscle with parade of ‘new generation’ weapons  The Washington Post

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24 h. ago Jungkook warns fans he will ‘lock in’ intruders after stalker breaks into home

BTS member Jungkook has vowed strong action against repeated invasions of his privacy after a woman was arrested for breaking into his home. During a Weverse live-stream held on Monday to mark his birthday, Jungkook spoke about the incident, which occurred just days earlier. According to Yongsan police in Seoul, a woman in her 40s was arrested on the night of August 30 for trespassing in the underground parking space of the K-pop star’s residence. She followed a vehicle through the entrance,...

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24 h. ago Xi, Putin, and Kim gather at Beijing landmark for a grand military parade

Xi, Putin, and Kim gather at Beijing landmark for a grand military parade  The Washington Post

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25 h. ago Why has Hong Kong women’s life expectancy hit record high? What about the men?

A higher level of engagement in society is among the reasons Hong Kong women’s life expectancy has reached a record high, experts have said, calling for gender-specific solutions to support the city’s ageing population. Academics and other specialists said that less exposure to high-risk activities and a willingness to seek help were also among factors for women living longer than men in Hong Kong. Their analysis followed the recent release of a Census and Statistics Department report, “Women...

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