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Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspension
South China Morning Post – World
· China
After ABC suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show following a threat from the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), congressional Demo…
Asian-American businesses are being decimated by Trump tariffs, lawmakers warn
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Businesses owned by Asian-Americans are struggling with mounting costs as a result of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with some potentially being forced t…
US casts sixth veto at UN Security Council over resolution to end war in Gaza
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The United States vetoed on Thursday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceas…
How Maga support is firing up the far-right in South Korea and Japan
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The Make America Great Again (Maga) movement started in the 2010s, promising to bring back the old glory of the US empire, making the country a global leader i…
How Southeast Asia showed its support for China and sent a message to the US
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had a last-minute change of plan when he travelled to Beijing to attend China’s military parade in Tiananmen Square, just…
Hamas says Israeli hostages spread across Gaza City ‘graveyard’
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday said it has distributed Israeli hostages across several districts of Gaza City.
The organisation’s military wi…
UK’s MI6 spy agency to target dark web for new recruits, including in Russia
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Britain’s spy agency is going dark - the dark web, specifically - for new recruits.
The Foreign Office said on Thursday that the Secret Intelligence Service, c…
Beijing makes progress in quashing solar-sector price war: analysts
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Beijing’s fight against disastrous competition in the solar-equipment sector showed early signs of success, with a sustained recovery in prices likely to retur…
Brigitte Macron to provide ‘scientific’ gender evidence in US lawsuit
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Photos of Brigitte Macron, wife of the French president, could be presented in court in the defamation case brought by the Macrons against US right-wing influe…
‘Tourists are scared’: Chinese travellers shun Nepal after deadly protests
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Chinese tourism to Nepal is set to slump after days of deadly political unrest have left many travellers “scared” to visit, dealing a potentially lasting blow …
What Indomie carcinogen scare means for instant noodle safety
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Indonesia’s beloved Indomie instant noodles are facing renewed scrutiny after Taiwanese regulators detected trace amounts of a banned carcinogen in a popular f…
Why number of babies born in Hong Kong could drop to near-record low in 2025
South China Morning Post – World
· China
The number of babies born in Hong Kong is likely to drop in 2025 after an increase in the previous two years, with the figure potentially returning to near the…
‘Crime in London is through the roof’: Trump revives feud with mayor Khan
South China Morning Post – World
· China
US President Donald Trump has said he “didn’t want” Sadiq Khan at events put on for his second state visit to the United Kingdom, escalating his feud with the …
Japan ‘princess’, 63, weds lover ‘prince’, 31, is older than her mother-in-law
South China Morning Post – World
· China
A 63-year-old Japanese woman has married her 31-year-old boyfriend, making her six years older than her own mother-in-law.
The pair, who lovingly call each oth…
Hong Kong issues T3 as storm Mitag nears; kindergarten classes suspended
South China Morning Post – World
· China
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued the No 3 warning signal as Tropical Storm Mitag approaches the coast of Guangdong, as another back-to-back cyclone is…
Bangladesh: Youth vote boosts Islamists before national poll
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Results in student polls at two major universities in Bangladesh have sparked speculation of a political resurgence by the country's largest Islamist party ahe…
Cambodia accuses Thai army of forced civilian evictions
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Cambodia accused Thailand of forcibly evicting its citizens from their "long-settled lands" and of widening the conflict zone "by erecting barbed wire and barr…
Middle East: Jordanian aid driver kills 2 Israeli soldiers
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
A driver bringing in aid from Jordan shot two Israeli soldiers dead at a crossing into the occupied West Bank, Jordan and Israel said. Meanwhile, four Israeli …
Germany's federal state governments agreed to raise the price of the popular rail ticket from €58 to €63. Mobility advocates criticized the move, amid fears of…
Germany: Thousands evacuated in Berlin after WWII bomb find
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
· Europe
Berlin city officials have asked thousands of people to evacuate from a central area in the German capital following the discovery of an unexploded World War I…
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Democrats introduce bill to protect free speech following Kimmel suspension
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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After ABC suspended comedian Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show following a threat from the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), congressional Democrats have denounced the Trump administration’s threats against political critics and unveiled a bill that would bolster free speech protections against government officials.
While the bill is unlikely to gain traction in a Republican-controlled Congress, Democrats harshly criticised the Trump administration for pressuring ABC towards the...
Asian-American businesses are being decimated by Trump tariffs, lawmakers warn
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Businesses owned by Asian-Americans are struggling with mounting costs as a result of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with some potentially being forced to shut down, a group of Democratic lawmakers warned on Thursday as they urged the administration to reverse the duties.
The warning, reflecting growing national discontent regarding Trump’s tariffs, coincided with a media briefing in front of the US Supreme Court where a group representing over a hundred small business owners pressed their...
US casts sixth veto at UN Security Council over resolution to end war in Gaza
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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The United States vetoed on Thursday a draft United Nations Security Council resolution that would have demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and that Israel lift all restrictions on aid deliveries to the Palestinian enclave.
The text, drafted by the elected 10 members of the 15-member council, would also have demanded the immediate, dignified and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and other groups.
It received 14 votes in favour. It was the sixth...
How Maga support is firing up the far-right in South Korea and Japan
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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The Make America Great Again (Maga) movement started in the 2010s, promising to bring back the old glory of the US empire, making the country a global leader in manufacturing, innovation and technology. However, at its heart, Maga was more than that. It focused on anti-immigration and anti-globalisation sentiments, as well as supposedly promoting Christian values.
Seeing the success of Maga movements in the US, similar movements took hold in countries such as South Korea and Japan.
In an attempt...
How Southeast Asia showed its support for China and sent a message to the US
Source: South China Morning Post – World
·
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had a last-minute change of plan when he travelled to Beijing to attend China’s military parade in Tiananmen Square, just hours before it began.
Prabowo had earlier decided to cancel the trip because of widespread protests at home.
But he showed up for the parade in a grey suit on the morning of September 3, taking a seat at the rostrum beside Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who was to the right of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Sources said the Indonesian...
Hamas says Israeli hostages spread across Gaza City ‘graveyard’
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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The Palestinian militant group Hamas on Thursday said it has distributed Israeli hostages across several districts of Gaza City.
The organisation’s military wing, the al-Qassam Brigades, said the Israeli offensive in the city will ensure that none of the hostages return to Israel.
Hamas will have no regard for the lives of the abductees “as long as [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu decides to kill them”, the group added.
It also threatened Israel’s military, saying it has “prepared...
UK’s MI6 spy agency to target dark web for new recruits, including in Russia
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Britain’s spy agency is going dark - the dark web, specifically - for new recruits.
The Foreign Office said on Thursday that the Secret Intelligence Service, commonly known as MI6, is aiming to recruit new spies for the UK, including in Russia, through the launch of a web portal on the dark web.
It said the agency’s new secure messaging platform, called “Silent Courier”, will harness the anonymity of the dark web for the first time as it seeks to bolster the UK’s defences against global...
Beijing makes progress in quashing solar-sector price war: analysts
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Beijing’s fight against disastrous competition in the solar-equipment sector showed early signs of success, with a sustained recovery in prices likely to return leading polysilicon makers to profitability after 18 months of losses, according to analysts.
A raft of initiatives – including a proposal to limit manufacturing plants’ power use – following a series of government-industry meetings to discuss self-imposed production controls, had borne early fruit, they said.
“Upstream solar-product...
Brigitte Macron to provide ‘scientific’ gender evidence in US lawsuit
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Photos of Brigitte Macron, wife of the French president, could be presented in court in the defamation case brought by the Macrons against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens.
The couple have filed a 22-count lawsuit in the US state of Delaware, accusing Owens of knowingly spreading false claims, including that Brigitte Macron was born a man.
“We’re going to have the two testimonies of the two plaintiffs … there will be expert testimony that will come out that will be scientific in nature...
‘Tourists are scared’: Chinese travellers shun Nepal after deadly protests
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Chinese tourism to Nepal is set to slump after days of deadly political unrest have left many travellers “scared” to visit, dealing a potentially lasting blow to a country that had been emerging as a trendy travel destination for young Chinese.
The eruption of anti-government protests in Nepal earlier this month sparked “mass cancellations” that wiped out about 50 per cent of Chinese travellers’ bookings for September, according to data compiled by the travel marketing and technology company...
What Indomie carcinogen scare means for instant noodle safety
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Indonesia’s beloved Indomie instant noodles are facing renewed scrutiny after Taiwanese regulators detected trace amounts of a banned carcinogen in a popular flavour variant.
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said it had found 0.1 milligrams per kilogram of ethylene oxide in the seasoning packet of the Soto Banjar Limau Kuit variety imported from Indonesia – a level deemed non-compliant under Taiwanese regulations, which prohibit any detectable presence of the chemical.
“The seasoning...
Why number of babies born in Hong Kong could drop to near-record low in 2025
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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The number of babies born in Hong Kong is likely to drop in 2025 after an increase in the previous two years, with the figure potentially returning to near the record low of 2022, a Post analysis has found.
A population expert said that the impact of a three-year HK$20,000 (US$2,570) cash handout scheme for every newborn was minimal and he did not expect a tax concession announced in the latest policy address to help stimulate the birth rate.
The number of registered births in the first seven...
‘Crime in London is through the roof’: Trump revives feud with mayor Khan
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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US President Donald Trump has said he “didn’t want” Sadiq Khan at events put on for his second state visit to the United Kingdom, escalating his feud with the London mayor by describing him as “among the worst mayors in the world”.
The US president said that Khan had wanted to attend, but “I asked that he not be there”.
It is the latest in a long-running war of words between Trump and the Labour mayor, who accused the US leader of encouraging divisive far-right politics around the world as he...
Japan ‘princess’, 63, weds lover ‘prince’, 31, is older than her mother-in-law
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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A 63-year-old Japanese woman has married her 31-year-old boyfriend, making her six years older than her own mother-in-law.
The pair, who lovingly call each other “Princess” and “Prince”, say their romance began with a chance encounter.
The woman, Azarashi, had been married for more than two decades before divorcing at 48 and raising her child as a single mother, according to the Japanese media outlet Chanto Web.
She tried dating apps and met a few boyfriends but eventually opted for a single...
Hong Kong issues T3 as storm Mitag nears; kindergarten classes suspended
Source: South China Morning Post – World
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Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued the No 3 warning signal as Tropical Storm Mitag approaches the coast of Guangdong, as another back-to-back cyclone is expected to intensify into a super typhoon within the next few days.
The Hong Kong Observatory raised the signal at 9.20am on Friday, with authorities suspending kindergarten classes and schools for children with physical and intellectual disabilities.
The forecaster said the outer rainbands of Mitag would gradually bring more showers and...
Five key takeaways from Trump-Starmer meeting in UK
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Trump lauds NATO's increased military spending while hinting at a possible US return to Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase.
Starmer gets pat on back from Trump for criticising Hamas
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer got a pat on the back from US President Donald Trump when criticising Hamas.
Nvidia to become one of Intel’s biggest shareholders with new investment
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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The White House denies any involvement with the deal which came after Nvidia’s CEO met US President Donald Trump.
Suspected Houthi drone attack strikes Israeli city of Eilat
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat causes no casualties, follows Israeli attack on Yemen's Hodeidah on Tuesday.
How is China using AI in the classroom?
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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How will teaching artificial intelligence help China take on a high-tech future?
Lebanon PM Salam slams Israel after fresh attacks on southern Lebanon
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Israel gave residents an hour to evacuate areas in southern Lebanon after announcing planned attacks on Hezbollah.
Special court delivered its first sentences against state security forces in Colombia's decades-long war.
Texas man charged over ‘terroristic’ threats against New York’s Mamdani
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Prosecutors say the US suspect, who pleaded not guilty, left many messages threatening Zohran Mamdani and his family.
Palestinians turn to the sea to flee Israel’s bombardment
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Some of Gaza’s residents are using boats to carry their belongings to the south as Israel bombs parts of the enclave.
France’s Macron says Europe likely to reimpose sanctions on Iran soon
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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France, Germany and the UK initiate steps to restore sanctions as Tehran allegedly exceeds uranium limits set by JCPOA.
Pro-Palestine activist arrests test limits of UK free speech
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Palestinian activist Saeed Taji Farouky, of Defend Our Juries, says UK free speech is under threat.
Israel launches series of air strikes in southern Lebanon
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Israel has issued evacuation orders in southern Lebanon as it targets what it’s calling Hezbollah infrastructure.
Eyeing the future of self-driving cars, Musk’s Tesla settles accident case
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Tesla's latest settlement comes at a time when it has bet its future growth on the sales of Robotaxis and robots.
Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire Fed governor Cook
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Lisa Cook took part in this week’s Fed policy meeting in which the central bank cut interest rates by 0.25%.
Ukraine says Russia returns 1,000 bodies in latest exchange
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Kyiv says exchange of bodies with Russia comes as Ukraine claims advances in the east of the country.
US vetoes another Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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The United States again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Taiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Taiwanese families will receive cash incentives for newborns and fertility treatment.
Sri Lanka dump Afghanistan out of Asia Cup with six-wicket win
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Afghanistan's 2025 Asia Cup run ended at the group stage following a six-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.
Judge keeps block on Trump push to deport Guatemalan unaccompanied children
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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US federal judge rebukes the Trump administration's claims that the minors' parents wanted them deported.
US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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'Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,' says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.
Rashford, Barcelona down Newcastle to win their Champions League opener
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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England international Marcus Rashford, on loan from Man Utd, scores twice as Barcelona win 2-1 at Newcastle United.
Can EU sanctions force Israel to stop its genocide in Gaza?
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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The European Commission calls for a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel in response to the war on Gaza.
UK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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UK High Court ruled against Eritrean man in case that tested new 'one in, one out' migration scheme.
Panic in Gaza City as Israel advances on centre, ‘sandwiching’ population
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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People run for lives from air strikes and explosive-laden ‘robots’, as lifelines collapse in Gaza's biggest urban centre.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,303
Source: Al Jazeera – News
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Here are the key events on day 1,303 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Bangladesh: Youth vote boosts Islamists before national poll
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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Results in student polls at two major universities in Bangladesh have sparked speculation of a political resurgence by the country's largest Islamist party ahead of national elections next year.
Cambodia accuses Thai army of forced civilian evictions
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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Cambodia accused Thailand of forcibly evicting its citizens from their "long-settled lands" and of widening the conflict zone "by erecting barbed wire and barricades" along the border.
Middle East: Jordanian aid driver kills 2 Israeli soldiers
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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A driver bringing in aid from Jordan shot two Israeli soldiers dead at a crossing into the occupied West Bank, Jordan and Israel said. Meanwhile, four Israeli soldiers were killed in a blast in southern Gaza. Follow DW.
Germany's 'Deutschlandticket' price rises again
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
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Germany's federal state governments agreed to raise the price of the popular rail ticket from €58 to €63. Mobility advocates criticized the move, amid fears of a new wave of cancellations.
Germany: Thousands evacuated in Berlin after WWII bomb find
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World
·
Berlin city officials have asked thousands of people to evacuate from a central area in the German capital following the discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb in the Spree River.
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