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Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

‘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 …

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

‘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 …

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

Five key takeaways from Trump-Starmer meeting in UK

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Trump lauds NATO's increased military spending while hinting at a possible US return to Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase.

Geopolitics

Starmer gets pat on back from Trump for criticising Hamas

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer got a pat on the back from US President Donald Trump when criticising Hamas.

Geopolitics

Nvidia to become one of Intel’s biggest shareholders with new investment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The White House denies any involvement with the deal which came after Nvidia’s CEO met US President Donald Trump.

Geopolitics

Suspected Houthi drone attack strikes Israeli city of Eilat

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Drone strike on Israeli city of Eilat causes no casualties, follows Israeli attack on Yemen's Hodeidah on Tuesday.

Geopolitics

How is China using AI in the classroom?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

How will teaching artificial intelligence help China take on a high-tech future?

Geopolitics

Lebanon PM Salam slams Israel after fresh attacks on southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel gave residents an hour to evacuate areas in southern Lebanon after announcing planned attacks on Hezbollah.

Geopolitics

Colombian court ruling sentences 12 ex-military officers

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Special court delivered its first sentences against state security forces in Colombia's decades-long war.

Geopolitics

Texas man charged over ‘terroristic’ threats against New York’s Mamdani

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Prosecutors say the US suspect, who pleaded not guilty, left many messages threatening Zohran Mamdani and his family.

Geopolitics

Palestinians turn to the sea to flee Israel’s bombardment

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Some of Gaza’s residents are using boats to carry their belongings to the south as Israel bombs parts of the enclave.

Geopolitics

France’s Macron says Europe likely to reimpose sanctions on Iran soon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

France, Germany and the UK initiate steps to restore sanctions as Tehran allegedly exceeds uranium limits set by JCPOA.

Geopolitics

Pro-Palestine activist arrests test limits of UK free speech

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Palestinian activist Saeed Taji Farouky, of Defend Our Juries, says UK free speech is under threat.

Geopolitics

Israel launches series of air strikes in southern Lebanon

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Israel has issued evacuation orders in southern Lebanon as it targets what it’s calling Hezbollah infrastructure.

Geopolitics

Eyeing the future of self-driving cars, Musk’s Tesla settles accident case

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Tesla's latest settlement comes at a time when it has bet its future growth on the sales of Robotaxis and robots.

Geopolitics

Trump asks Supreme Court to let him fire Fed governor Cook

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Lisa Cook took part in this week’s Fed policy meeting in which the central bank cut interest rates by 0.25%.

Geopolitics

Ukraine says Russia returns 1,000 bodies in latest exchange

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Kyiv says exchange of bodies with Russia comes as Ukraine claims advances in the east of the country.

Geopolitics

US vetoes another Gaza ceasefire resolution at UN Security Council

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The United States again vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Geopolitics

Taiwan battles low birth rate with new family subsidies

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Taiwanese families will receive cash incentives for newborns and fertility treatment.

Geopolitics

Sri Lanka dump Afghanistan out of Asia Cup with six-wicket win

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Afghanistan's 2025 Asia Cup run ended at the group stage following a six-wicket defeat by Sri Lanka in Abu Dhabi.

Geopolitics

Judge keeps block on Trump push to deport Guatemalan unaccompanied children

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

US federal judge rebukes the Trump administration's claims that the minors' parents wanted them deported.

Geopolitics

US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire demand for sixth time

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

'Forgive us, Palestinian brothers, sisters,' says Algerian ambassador to UN Amar Bendjama after devastating outcome.

Geopolitics

Rashford, Barcelona down Newcastle to win their Champions League opener

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

England international Marcus Rashford, on loan from Man Utd, scores twice as Barcelona win 2-1 at Newcastle United.

Geopolitics

Can EU sanctions force Israel to stop its genocide in Gaza?

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

The European Commission calls for a suspension of free trade agreements with Israel in response to the war on Gaza.

Geopolitics

UK court clears the way for deportation of Eritrean asylum seeker

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

UK High Court ruled against Eritrean man in case that tested new 'one in, one out' migration scheme.

Geopolitics

Panic in Gaza City as Israel advances on centre, ‘sandwiching’ population

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

People run for lives from air strikes and explosive-laden ‘robots’, as lifelines collapse in Gaza's biggest urban centre.

Geopolitics

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,303

Al Jazeera – News · Middle East

Here are the key events on day 1,303 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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…

Geopolitics

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 …

Geopolitics

Germany's 'Deutschlandticket' price rises again

Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe

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…

Geopolitics

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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