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Geopolitics

Crypto mogul Justin Sun launches ‘perps’ trading as lawmakers eye his Trump ties

South China Morning Post – World · China

Tron blockchain founder Justin Sun has unveiled a new financial product linked to USDT, the world’s most popular stablecoin, as Democratic lawmakers called on …

Geopolitics

Indonesia seeks answers after Australians charged with arming Papua rebels

South China Morning Post – World · China

Indonesia has responded to the arrest of two Australian citizens accused of trying to arm Papuan separatist fighters, warning that it would not tolerate threat…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up the city’s first sale after rate cuts

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s homebuyers defied a No 3 typhoon signal to snap up apartments during two property sales on Friday, entering the market after commercial banks lower…

Geopolitics

Taliban free UK couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, an official said, as part of a wider eff…

Geopolitics

Could the EU dust off its trade bazooka to take on China?

South China Morning Post – World · China

At the start of this year, as US President Donald Trump returned to pummel the European Union and China with tariffs and threats, many expected a rapprochement…

Geopolitics

Cash-strapped Hong Kong urban renewal body set to reveal proposed payout changes

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority (URA) will consult the public next year about its preliminary proposal to revamp a financially unsustainable …

Geopolitics

‘Going to war’: Philippines’ transport chief slams his ride in overcrowded bus

South China Morning Post – World · China

The Philippines’ new acting transport secretary has likened his ride in an overcrowded bus in Manila recently to “going to war”, prompting him to order his off…

Geopolitics

US sanctions hit job prospects in Xinjiang, local official admits for first time

South China Morning Post – World · China

A senior official with the Xinjiang regional government said US sanctions would lead to reduced job opportunities in the region, in the first official confirma…

Geopolitics

China’s plan for a naval ‘Great Wall’ to fend off thousand-drone swarm attack

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese naval researchers have detailed plans to construct a multilayered defence architecture designed to protect warships from saturation attacks by up to th…

Geopolitics

Alibaba-Meituan battle heats up as rivals clash in in-store dining: report

South China Morning Post – World · China

Alibaba Group Holding’s competition with Meituan is expanding from instant commerce into the bricks-and-mortar market, as the Hangzhou-based tech conglomerate …

Geopolitics

China calls Xi-Trump call ‘positive’, ‘constructive’; urges TikTok resolution

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his American counterpart Donald Trump have spoken by phone for the third time this year, an exchange marking the latest effort…

Geopolitics

Gloomy population projections for China? Add a pinch of salt

South China Morning Post – World · China

In recent years, the world has seen a growing wave of confrontation, primarily in the realms of trade, finance and information. At the same time, current trend…

Geopolitics

‘Don’t judge too quickly’: Singapore defends Asean’s shifts amid China-US row

South China Morning Post – World · China

Southeast Asian countries should not be judged harshly on their shifting positions amid the heightened US-China rivalry, Singapore’s top diplomat has said, whi…

Geopolitics

Hong Kong fencer Cheung Ka-long buys HK$16 million flat as market recovers

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s Olympic fencing champion Cheung Ka-long has bought a HK$16 million (US$2.05 million) flat in New Territories, joining a host of celebrities snappin…

Geopolitics

US tariffs’ effect on China, Trump’s push for Afghan base: SCMP daily highlights

South China Morning Post – World · China

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. How are US tariffs…

Geopolitics

‘Time to turn off the tap’ as EU aims to bring forward Russian gas ban

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European Commission is aiming to bring forward a ban on EU imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia by one year to the beginning of 2027 as part …

Geopolitics

Hong Kong officials defend need for teacher practising certificates

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong’s No 2 official has said a proposed requirement for teachers to obtain a practising certificate was intended to help them and “not to make things dif…

Geopolitics

Express to Europe: another Chinese shipping company launches Arctic route

South China Morning Post – World · China

Chinese shipping companies are ramping up efforts to explore Arctic routes, aiming to explore alternatives that bypass traditional shipping chokepoints and cut…

Geopolitics

No Hong Kong student visas for mainland Chinese pupils ‘under mutual agreement’

South China Morning Post – World · China

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities have a consensus that the city will not issue student visas to pupils across the border, the education minister has …

Geopolitics

Europe targets Chinese buyers of Russian oil in new proposed sanctions

South China Morning Post – World · China

The European Commission has proposed sanctioning Chinese companies involved in buying Russian oil products, in the latest round of measures designed to damage …

Geopolitics

China reveals more of its drone power at air show, 2 weeks after victory parade

South China Morning Post – World · China

Previously unknown drones are making their debut at the five-day Changchun air show, which opened on Friday in the provincial capital of Jilin in northeast Chi…

Geopolitics

Trump antifa strategy may lead to “anyone” on left being attacked

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mark Bray says Trump’s designation of the antifa is a political tool to expand repression against anyone who opposes him

Geopolitics

Iran hits out ahead of UN vote on nuclear sanctions

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tehran says it has offered fair proposals and accuses the E3 of 'political bias' in seeking to revive sanctions.

Geopolitics

Afghanistan bans female authors from university curricula

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

At least 679 titles blacklisted, from books on human rights and women's rights to Western political thought.

Geopolitics

US-China TikTok deal could see boosting of “pro-Trump content”

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

“Trump is getting not just this deal, but he's also getting essentially a media empire that's going to be run by Trump-f

Geopolitics

Mahmoud Khalil: “My story is one drop in the sea of Palestinian sorrow”

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Marc Lamont Hill speaks with Mahmoud Khalil about detention, dissent and the fight for Palestinian rights.

Geopolitics

LIVE: China’s Xi says talks with Trump ‘positive’

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US and Chinese presidents discuss deal to keep popular social media app online in US, trade relations.

Geopolitics

Civilians on the front line in Sudan’s ‘forgotten’ war, UN warns

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Report says ethnic violence has risen as the civil war passed two-year anniversary in the first half of 2025.

Geopolitics

Trump-China TikTok deal in the works to avoid looming US ban: What we know

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US lawmakers voted to ban the app in 2024 amid concerns that Beijing could access user data.

Geopolitics

Does Jimmy Kimmel’s removal over Charlie Kirk violate freedom of speech?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Disney-owned ABC pulled Kimmel's late-night show off the air after he made comments about MAGA and Tyler Robinson.

Geopolitics

Dutch MP sent out of parliament for wearing colours of Palestine flag

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Dutch MP Esther Ouwehand was told to change her outfit after wearing the colours of the Palestinian flag in parliament.

Geopolitics

South Korea questions $350bn investment drive amid US immigration crackdown

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Seoul says that 'visa uncertainties' must be addressed before substantial investments are launched.

Geopolitics

Why Gen Z brought down the government in Nepal

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Mass Gen Z demonstrations in Nepal bring down the government.

Geopolitics

Taliban releases elderly British couple from Afghanistan detention

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK thanks Qatar for leading negotiations for the release of the pair after their arrest in February.

Geopolitics

What are the GCC’s air defence capabilities?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Six-nation group in the Middle East reaffirms joint military system in light of Israeli attack on Qatar.

Geopolitics

UN Security Council rejects resolution to extend Iran sanctions relief

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Four countries vote to stop sanctions from being reintroduced, while nine vote against sanctions relief.

Geopolitics

Military parade in Belgrade: Serbia flexes its muscles

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The people of Belgrade are preparing for the largest military parade the capital has ever seen. Analysts say the main goal is to project power, intimidate dome…

Geopolitics

Taliban release British couple after seven-month ordeal

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Relatives of Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbara, 76, had made repeated pleas about their deteriorating health since their arrest in February.

Geopolitics

Sudan: Rebel drone strike kills dozens

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

The Rapid Support Forces rebel group struck a mosque at a displaced persons camp in Darfur. The UN has warned that civilians deaths are increasing as the civil…

Geopolitics

Exiled Russian YouTuber Krasava takes Cyprus club to the top

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

A Russian YouTuber who fled Russia after speaking out against the 2022 invasion of Ukraine has not only started a football club – it has now won promotion to C…

Geopolitics

India: What's behind PM Modi's 'demographic mission?'

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Critics are warning that India's demographic mission to curb "infiltration" from neighboring Bangladesh targets minorities.

Geopolitics

What's behind the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defense pact?

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

As global alliances shift, nuclear-armed Pakistan and oil-rich Saudi Arabia have vowed to defend one another in the event of an attack. One of the experts DW s…

Geopolitics

Fact check: False reports claim Poland sent troops to Ukraine

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

Following the violation of Polish airspace by 19 Russian drones last week, disinformation has spread regarding Warsaw's response — including in China. DW exami…

Geopolitics

Oktoberfest 2025 starts with record beer prices

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

At this year's Oktoberfest, beer is more expensive than ever.That won't stop millions from coming along. Here’s everything you need to know about the event.

Geopolitics

New initiative against antisemitism in Germany launches

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

"DACH Against Hate" is a new initiative to combat growing antisemitism in Germany. Holocaust survivor Charlotte Knobloch, who has been left deeply shaken by th…

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