2 h. ago Philippines pulls back on nuclear pact push, hinting at limits to its diplomatic reach

As Manila’s attempt to act as a middleman in nuclear disarmament falters, analysts question its ability to influence smaller nations.

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4 h. ago Hong Kong to press on with premium food branding push, set up certification system

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department wants to ‘provide residents with confidence [in local food]’, according to director Mickey Lai.

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6 h. ago Putin Gets a Soft Power Win From China's Russian Grocery Craze

Putin Gets a Soft Power Win From China's Russian Grocery Craze  Bloomberg

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10 h. ago Democrat ties Signal chat controversy to China, warning about recruitment of fired US workers

Senate intelligence committee vice chair says China is ‘luring individuals with national security clearance who’ve been pushed out’.

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10 h. ago Democrat warns Signal chat may push fired US workers to China’s side

Democrat warns Signal chat may push fired US workers to China’s side  South China Morning Post

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10 h. ago Signal chat furore may push US workers to China’s side, Democrat warns

Senate intelligence committee vice chair says China is ‘luring individuals with national security clearance who’ve been pushed out’.

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17 h. ago US officials’ texts reveal disdain for ‘freeloading’ Europe amid Yemen strikes planning

Messages between Vance and Hegseth highlight how they believe European allies were ‘freeloading’ off US efforts to hit the Houthis.

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19 h. ago Hong Kong deepens push into AI, tech to boost its edge over Singapore, Paul Chan says

Artificial intelligence is the future, as it has the potential to boost Hong Kong’s competitiveness, financial secretary says.

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26 h. ago US missiles give Australia ‘tenfold’ strike increase amid defence spending boost

Australia’s government described Himars as a ‘game changer’ – as it teased a multibillion-dollar defence spending boost in Tuesday’s budget.

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28 h. ago Hutchison’s Panama ports exit inevitable as game has changed, analysts say

US-China rivalry has grabbed headlines, but changing nature of port business seen as important factor in pushing Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate to strike deal.

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30 h. ago Trump officials texted war plans to a group chat in a secure app that included journalist

Recipients of text about ‘forthcoming strikes on Iran-backed Houthi-rebels in Yemen’, included editor of The Atlantic, the magazine reported.

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35 h. ago US military veterans confront Republicans over Trump’s sweeping job cuts: ‘what’s next?’

Trump’s cuts are hitting veterans hard as they face job cuts and benefit reductions, sparking backlash and political tension as Democrats push to protect their rights.

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37 h. ago China announces joint naval drills with Thailand near South China Sea port

‘Blue Strike-2025’ exercise will be held from late March to early April near Zhanjiang on southern coast, Beijing’s defence ministry says.

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43 h. ago Nigeria courts Chinese investment as interest booms in oil, gas and bigger opportunities

Abuja pushes for shift towards value-added exports amid increasing concern about trade imbalance that favours Beijing.

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47 h. ago Trump’s ‘retrograde’ policies towards Chinese solar mostly harm US, report finds

US trade and investment barriers will not halt Chinese solar industry’s rapid global expansion – but may put American manufacturing projects at risk.

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54 h. ago Israel kills member of Hamas political bureau in Gaza strike, Hamas media reports

Ismail Barhoum killed in air strike on Gaza’s Nasser Hospital, Hamas-affiliated Shehab news agency said. Israeli military confirmed strike.

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54 h. ago Israel kills member of Hamas’ political bureau in Gaza hospital strike: reports

‘Israeli army assassinated Hamas political bureau member Ismail Barhoum,’ a Hamas source said. Israel confirmed it targeted ‘key terrorist’.

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54 h. ago Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills 5, including a Hamas political leader

Ismail Barhoum, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, was killed as he underwent treatment at Nasser Hospital.

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55 h. ago Zelensky says Putin ‘must be pushed’ to stop strikes, halt invasion

Ukrainian delegation meeting US officials in Saudi Arabia on Sunday for talks on partial ceasefire; Russians set to meet Americans on Monday.

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55 h. ago Zelensky accuses Russia of prolonging Ukraine war amid ceasefire talks

US-Russia talks on Ukraine war to begin in Saudi Arabia after Kyiv says meeting with Americans was ‘constructive and informative’.

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