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Geopolitics

10 elderly people injured after falling like dominoes down Hong Kong escalator

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ten elderly people were injured after they fell down an escalator like dominoes at a shopping centre in Hong Kong on Sunday when one of them stumbled. Accordin…

Geopolitics

Japan’s Thatcher-inspired Takaichi aims for PM despite gender gap

South China Morning Post – World · China

Japan could soon see its first female prime minister, with Sanae Takaichi emerging among the front runners in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to open museums to commercial, private events in same vein as Met Gala

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong authorities plan to open up more public museums for commercial and private hiring to boost revenue, the culture minister has said, pointing to the us…

Geopolitics

Former China Tower chief Tong Jilu under corruption investigation

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tong Jilu, the former chairman of Hong Kong-listed telecommunications giant China Tower, is under investigation, according to the Communist Party’s anti-corrup…

Geopolitics

Trump demands Bagram airbase, ‘not possible’ Taliban says

South China Morning Post – World · China

An Afghan government defence official said Sunday that a deal over Bagram airbase was “not possible”, after US President Donald Trump said he wanted the former…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong to expand driverless vehicle testing at 3 locations this year

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong will expedite its push into the autonomous driving sector, with plans to expand vehicle testing to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Port and the Kai…

Geopolitics

What a major US military drill without an aircraft carrier means for China

South China Morning Post – World · China

In a break from past practice, the United States did not send an aircraft carrier to its military drill with treaty allies Japan and South Korea last week. Som…

Geopolitics

‘Do not swim’, Hong Kong Observatory says – but Tolo Harbour race goes ahead

South China Morning Post – World · China

Around 600 Hong Kong swimmers took part in the Cross Tolo Harbour Open Race on Sunday, despite amber rainstorm and thunderstorm warning signals being raised. T…

Geopolitics

Delays continue at European airports following cyberattack

South China Morning Post – World · China

Fallout from a cyberattack that affected check-in systems at several European airports extended into a second full day on Sunday, as passengers faced dozens of…

Geopolitics

Why China’s rise is inevitable, US decoupling or not

South China Morning Post – World · China

The United Nations’ latest Global Innovation Index shows more than just a shift in rankings; it’s a strategic wake-up call. For the first time, China broke int…

Geopolitics

Serbia shows off Chinese missiles in Europe’s backyard

South China Morning Post – World · China

Serbia showcased both of its Chinese-made air defence missile systems at a military parade held in its capital city on Saturday, highlighting the two countries…

Geopolitics

7 killed in Aleppo bombardment, Syria blames Kurdish-led forces

South China Morning Post – World · China

Syria on Sunday denied targeting a village in Aleppo province a day earlier, instead blaming Kurdish-led forces for an attack that a human rights monitor said …

Geopolitics

New Saudi-Pakistan pact signals evolving alliances amid rising US-China tension

South China Morning Post – World · China

Saudi Arabia’s new mutual defence pact with nuclear-armed Pakistan underscores deepening doubts over Washington’s security commitments in the region amid its s…

Geopolitics

Netanyahu says recognition of Palestinian state a ‘huge reward to terrorism’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada and Australia was a “huge reward to terrorism”. …

Geopolitics

4 hurt as tree topples near Hong Kong railway station

South China Morning Post – World · China

Four pedestrians were injured after being hit by a 10-metre-tall (33 feet) tree that toppled near a railway station in northern Hong Kong on Sunday night. Thre…

Geopolitics

No missing bolts: a glimpse into China’s C919 smart factory

South China Morning Post – World · China

Following several high-profile aeronautical production quality lapses in recent years, including a door falling off mid-flight and tooling left inside aircraft…

Geopolitics

Iran denies reported meeting with European officials in Austria

South China Morning Post – World · China

An Iranian official denied a state media report on Sunday that Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was to meet officials from Britain, France and Germany in Vienna …

Geopolitics

Brazilians protest against bill that could lead to a pardon for Bolsonaro.

South China Morning Post – World · China

Brazilians held protests in all 26 states and the Federal District on Sunday against a possible pardon for former president Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, who …

Geopolitics

Fox News’ Rupert Murdoch and Dell CEO could take part in TikTok deal, says Trump

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump said prominent billionaires – including media mogul Rupert Murdoch and tech founder Michael Dell – could be part of a deal in which t…

Geopolitics

Outrage after pharaoh’s gold bracelet stolen from Egypt museum and melted down

South China Morning Post – World · China

Egyptians reacted with outrage this week after officials said that a 3,000-year-old bracelet that had belonged to an ancient pharaoh was stolen from Cairo’s fa…

Geopolitics

Trump calls Charlie Kirk a ‘martyr’ as Kirk’s wife forgives shooter

South China Morning Post – World · China

US President Donald Trump proclaimed Charlie Kirk a “martyr for American freedom” in a memorial ceremony to commemorate the political activist as Erika Kirk sa…

Geopolitics

Government has failed LGBT Hongkongers over same-sex partnership bill

South China Morning Post – World · China

The decision by a majority of legislative councillors to vote down the same-sex partnerships bill has been presented by officials as some kind of triumph for t…

Geopolitics

Dong Yu on why ‘every chapter’ of China’s 5-year plans boils down to income

South China Morning Post – World · China

Dong Yu has been executive vice-president of the China Institute for Development Planning at Tsinghua University since 2019. Before joining academia, he held s…

Geopolitics

Beijing could build research lab at Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea expert says

South China Morning Post – World · China

China might build a science laboratory at the disputed Scarborough Shoal and invite international experts to conduct coral reef and fisheries research, a leadi…

Geopolitics

Ukrainian, Russian attacks kill 3 civilians as Zelensky prepares to meet Trump

South China Morning Post – World · China

Ukrainian attacks on Russia’s Belgorod border region killed two civilians while Russian shelling of eastern Ukraine left a man dead, officials said on Sunday. …

Geopolitics

First Syrian president in nearly 60 years arrives in US for UN meeting

South China Morning Post – World · China

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived in New York on Sunday to take part in the UN General Assembly, the first president of Syria to do so in nearly six dec…

Geopolitics

Cancer machine donated by Li Ka-shing on Hong Kong list of approved devices

South China Morning Post – World · China

A cutting-edge machine donated by Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing, which can destroy cancerous cells with ultrasound waves, has been included in a government list…

Geopolitics

From Malaysia to Bangladesh, Asia’s dirty money finds a home in UK property

South China Morning Post – World · China

For decades, London’s property market has offered sanctuary to fortunes of murky origins, its red-brick mansions and gleaming office blocks standing as monumen…

Geopolitics

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un open to US talks, has ‘fond memories’ of Trump

South China Morning Post – World · China

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said he was open to future talks with the United States if Washington drops its demand that the country give up its nuclear wea…

Geopolitics

Fed’s rate cut to fuel property investment globally, but Hong Kong faces hurdles

South China Morning Post – World · China

The resumption of a policy easing cycle following the US Federal Reserve’s quarter-point interest-rate reduction is likely to spur more investments into proper…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong business chamber spearheads local, mainland Chinese firms’ push abroad

South China Morning Post – World · China

One of Hong Kong’s largest business chambers is taking on a bigger role in leading trade delegations to help local and mainland Chinese firms reach new markets…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong airport may suspend all flights for 36 hours as Ragasa approaches

South China Morning Post – World · China

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s airport …

Geopolitics

Self-taught China teen launches rocket to 400 metres using inexpensive materials

South China Morning Post – World · China

A Chinese teenage boy, dedicated to DIY rockets, has inspired many by gaining admission to a university’s aerospace engineering programme this year. Zhang Shij…

Geopolitics

Israeli strikes kill over 40 in Gaza amid moves to recognise Palestine

South China Morning Post – World · China

Israeli strikes in Gaza City and at a refugee camp killed more than 40 people, including 19 women and children, health officials said on Sunday, as several Eur…

Geopolitics

John Lee’s policy address leaves some big questions unanswered

South China Morning Post – World · China

It was good to hear Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu say in last week’s policy address that his “ultimate objective in governance is to improve people’s liveli…

Geopolitics

‘Erase bases from our land’: most Japanese oppose US site near home, poll finds

South China Morning Post – World · China

The vast majority of Japanese do not want to live close to an American military base, according to a new poll, with people expressing concern about worsening c…

Geopolitics

China’s GJ-11 UAV is poised for crucial roles in intelligent warfare

South China Morning Post – World · China

As China’s Victory Day parade got under way in Beijing on September 3, some of the world’s most advanced military hardware began to file through Tiananmen Squa…

Geopolitics

The problem with Bernie Sanders’s ‘it is genocide’ admission

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The US senator recognises the genocide of the Palestinian people but ends up blaming them for it.

Geopolitics

Mass protests erupt in Manila over flood-control corruption

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Thousands protest in Manila over flood-control corruption as officials resign amid mounting political scandal.

Geopolitics

Peru’s Gen Z protesters clash with police in Lima

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Police have fired tear gas on Gen Z protesters in Peru during protests against President Dina Boluarte's government.

Geopolitics

Arsenal vs Manchester City 1-1: Premier League – as it happened

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

All the football updates as Arsenal equalise in stoppage time to draw with Manchester City at London's Emirates Stadium.

Geopolitics

Dispatch from Sumud Flotilla: Sailing into ‘yellow zone’ en route to Gaza

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The volunteers are just as determined despite the reality of the dangers they may face, Mauricio Morales writes.

Geopolitics

US congress struggles to “regulate tech companies”

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

“Here in this [US] country, freedom of speech is very valued.”

Geopolitics

Israel unleashes horror in relentless attacks on Gaza City

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza City has obliterated families, flattened homes, and depleted hospitals.

Geopolitics

Canada, Australia, Portugal join UK in recognising Palestinian statehood

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Recognition of Palestine from Canada, Australia comes in coordination with UK, ahead of UN General Assembly meeting.

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