60 m. ago RuPaul’s Drag Race star Jiggly Caliente dies at 44 from infection after leg amputation

Philippines-born Caliente immigrated to US 20 years ago. In 2018 she released a hip-hop album that includes track where she raps in Tagalog.

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2 h. ago Trump floats income tax cut in bid to ease tariffs bite; says US talking to China on trade

US president suggested income tax be reduced – ‘maybe even completely eliminated’ – for people making less than US$200,000 a year.

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2 h. ago Bessent Demurs on Trump’s Claim of Trade Talks With China’s Xi

Bessent Demurs on Trump’s Claim of Trade Talks With China’s Xi  The New York Times

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4 h. ago 'Closely following situation': China backs Pakistan, advocates 'impartial probe' into Pahalgam terror att

'Closely following situation': China backs Pakistan, advocates 'impartial probe' into Pahalgam terror att  Times of India

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4 h. ago Pakistan begs China, Russia to begin ‘impartial probe’ into Kashmir attack; secures support from Beijing

Pakistan begs China, Russia to begin ‘impartial probe’ into Kashmir attack; secures support from Beijing  Firstpost

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4 h. ago US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations

US treasury secretary says ‘there is a path’ with China over tariff negotiations  The Guardian

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5 h. ago China vows support to Pakistan, calls for restraint after Pahalgam terror attack

China vows support to Pakistan, calls for restraint after Pahalgam terror attack  Hindustan Times

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5 h. ago Australia’s Albanese says he trusts Trump on US defence ties

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he trusts Trump to have Australia’s back on security despite their ‘different values’ on trade.

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6 h. ago China's Huawei develops new AI chip, seeking to match Nvidia, WSJ reports

China's Huawei develops new AI chip, seeking to match Nvidia, WSJ reports  CNBC

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7 h. ago Nail salon employee pleads guilty after holding 13 remote IT jobs worked by developers in China

Nail salon employee pleads guilty after holding 13 remote IT jobs worked by developers in China  Fortune

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7 h. ago These U.S. consumer stocks face higher China risks, TD Cowen survey finds

These U.S. consumer stocks face higher China risks, TD Cowen survey finds  CNBC

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7 h. ago Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations

Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.

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7 h. ago Exclusive | China’s Huawei Develops New AI Chip, Seeking to Match Nvidia

Exclusive | China’s Huawei Develops New AI Chip, Seeking to Match Nvidia  WSJ

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8 h. ago China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom

National space body says it needs to keep space ‘sustainable’ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.

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8 h. ago The Southeast Asians facing exile from the US to a land they’ve never known

After surviving a CIA-led war and building lives in America, Laotian migrants are now being detained and deported with little warning.

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8 h. ago Macau’s exposure to US trade war limited, but economy must diversify: leader

Chief Executive Sam Hou-fai also says city will collaborate with industries in Southeast Asian countries to develop tourism markets.

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9 h. ago China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond

China Slashes Tourist Tax Refund Limits: Unlocking a New Golden Age of Global Travel to Beijing and Beyond  Travel And Tour World

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9 h. ago Hutchison ports deal: China regulator warns parties not to circumvent probe

State Administration for Market Regulation says it is ‘highly concerned about the relevant transaction’ following reports deal is to be split up.

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9 h. ago China says CK Hutchison's ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review

China says CK Hutchison's ports deal must not try to avoid antitrust review  Reuters

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9 h. ago China reduces tax refund limit for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist revenue

The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.

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