Current Affairs
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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUnderage dating claims left Kim Soo-hyun in tears, but he stands vindicated a year later
A year after South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun broke down in tears at a high-profile press conference over allegations involving late actress Kim Sae-ron, the controversy has entere…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics4 schools to close, 8 to merge with others after failing to meet enrolment quota
Four of 15 public primary schools in Hong Kong with insufficient enrolment will cease operations, eight will merge with other institutions and two others will operate self-financi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSuspended policeman faces 7 years in jail over red paint vandalism, data access
A Hong Kong policeman accused of throwing red paint at the front door of a residential flat and accessing the force’s internal systems without authorisation could face up to seven…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAfter years in tiny cages, 27 moon bears in Laos finally taste freedom
For two years, some of them never touched the ground. Locked in tiny wire cages and destined for a life of being drained of bile through syringes or surgically implanted taps, the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsConstruction worker struck by falling chain hoist in critical condition
A 68-year-old construction worker is in critical condition after being struck by an electric chain hoist at a Hong Kong government site undergoing drainage replacement works on We…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsXpeng’s driverless cabs; Tesla launches FSD in China; Nio slams price wars: 7 EV reads
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reportin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMan jailed 9 years for attempted rape after following victim from wet market
A 67-year-old jobless divorcee with a history of criminal offences has been jailed for nine years for sexually assaulting a woman during a brazen daytime break-in at a public rent…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIsrael says it killed Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza strike
Israel said on Wednesday it had killed Hamas’ newly appointed armed wing chief in Gaza, days after it killed his predecessor, while intensifying military pressure in Gaza and exp…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Notorious’ Vietnam market defies raids, US tariff threats to sell luxury knock-offs
At a sprawling bazaar on the outskirts of Vietnam’s capital, the trade in counterfeit goods is bustling despite government crackdowns and the threat of US tariffs over the issue,…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsTop industrialist Sunny Chai picked to head firm developing San Tin Technopole
Veteran industrialist Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu has been appointed as chairman of a government-owned company tasked with developing Hong Kong’s San Tin Technopole – a key pillar of the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMeet He Tingbo: Huawei’s ‘chip queen’ trying to rewrite China’s semiconductor playbook
When He Tingbo took the stage in Shanghai this week to unveil Huawei Technologies’ Tau (τ) Scaling Law, the message was about more than a new chip development framework. It was al…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFailed M1-Simba merger prolongs Singapore’s cutthroat telco price war
The unravelling of a S$1.43 billion (US$1.12 billion) merger between Singapore mobile operators M1 and Simba has highlighted the city state’s brutally competitive telecoms market,…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsKuaishou beats estimates as Kling AI video generator’s revenue jumps 300%
Chinese short-video company Kuaishou Technology beat estimates with 33.7 billion yuan (US$5 billion) in revenue in the first quarter, driven by the rapid commercialisation of its …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea aims to join China, US at top tier of ‘loyal wingman’ combat drone race
South Korea’s programme to develop engines that can power flying drones to serve as loyal wingmen for fighter jets suggests that Seoul has set its sights on competing at the top l…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong to roll out 2-month subsidy on LPG to ease burden on transport firms
Hong Kong authorities will offer a subsidy of HK$0.50 per litre on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from this Sunday to July 30 to ease the pressure of soaring fuel prices caused by …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump-backed Paxton topples Senator Cornyn in Texas primary run-off
Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas race, setting up a November election that could decide control of US Senate.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhite House prepares for UFC showdown for Trump’s 80th birthday
Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House in preparation for UFC Freedom 250.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael ‘intensifies’ attacks in Lebanon killing at least 31 people
At least 31 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across southern Lebanon.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChina’s EV exports surge 40 percent in April
Asia bought the most Chinese EVs of any region, followed by Europe and Latin America, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Naturally scared’: India’s Muslims denied public spaces for Eid prayers
Mosques are asking worshippers to pray in shifts, as authorities issue threats against congregations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘No livestock but still hope’: Palestinians prepare for Eid al-Adha in Gaza
Gaza Palestinians will mark a third Eid under war-like conditions, with a shortage of food and joy.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Deep suspicion’ of US lingers as Iran ponders agreement to end war
Iranian officials said the latest US strikes only validated their scepticism and resolve to stand firm on demands.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 89: Lebanon strikes kill 31 as ceasefire tensions rise
Israeli strikes kill 31 in Lebanon as attacks intensify and displacement orders spread.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHow badly is Europe affected by fertiliser shortages due to the Iran war?
EU launches fertiliser plan as Strait of Hormuz disruption fuels food security fears.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTaiwan’s economy is booming thanks to AI. Not everyone sees the benefits
Taiwan is experiencing explosive GDP growth due to chip exports, but some Taiwanese feel left out.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsDRC flight suspension and Uganda border curbs isolate Ebola-hit Bunia
Bunia faces isolation amid Ebola outbreak fears, with airspace closure and Ugandan border curbs adding economic strain.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
Pope appeals for Gaza aid after being asked about flotilla activists
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGilgeous-Alexander, Thunder outlast Spurs to reach brink of NBA Finals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are a win away from a return to the finals after Game 5 victory.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPackers’ Josh Jacobs arrested on domestic abuse charges
NFL star has been taken into custody on five charges, including felony strangulation, according to Wisconsin police.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSamsung avoids strike as workers approve massive bonus deal
Amid booming demand for AI chips, the government-backed deal will make more than 60% of the South Korean tech giant's workforce eligible for bonuses of about $370,000 this year.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUS planning to halt immigration at 'sanctuary city' airports
The Trump administration's plans would target cities in Democrat-run states that have not cooperated with its immigration clampdown. Millions of foreign tourists are set to arrive…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia news: Iran releases 10 sailors detained in 2025
India's shipping authorities claim that Iran has released 10 sailors who were detained in a tanker interception in 2025. Meanwhile, forest fires rage through Indian's hills amid h…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGreen energy isn't Europe's problem — storage is
Solar and wind produce lots of energy — but not always at the right time. More battery storage could help Europe to stabilize prices and replace polluting fossil fuel energy, but …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsThe German gym fighting the far right with MMA
The far right is increasingly using MMA to recruit new members. But a gym in Chemnitz, in the east of Germany, is fighting back with a martial arts program focused on diversity an…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCuba calls for global solidarity amid fears of US aggression
Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez warned the UN Security Council that US sanctions were pushing the island toward a "humanitarian catastrophe" as tensions with Washington escalate.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East: Israel says Hamas' armed wing chief killed
Israel's military said Mohammad Odeh, head of the militant group's armed wing, was killed in strikes in Gaza — just days after his predecessor was also killed. DW has more.
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsNearly in one in five UK girls receive unwanted images online, poll finds
Barnardo’s says survey shows online abuse and harassment becoming ‘part of background noise of growing up’Nearly one in five girls in the UK receive persistent, unwanted images on…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsKiln-free recycled tile startup agrees pilot deal with major UK supplier
Dekiln to scale up its low-carbon technology with Johnson Tiles, in boost for struggling British ceramics industryA Manchester-based startup that makes ceramic-like tiles from was…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsEnergy price cap in Great Britain to rise by 13% from July
Average gas and electricity bill to jump to £1,862 a year from July until end of September, in part because of Iran warHouseholds will face the steepest summer rise in energy char…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsUK nurses and midwives who should have been banned have worked for last 12 years
Exclusive: Nursing and Midwifery Council admits it did not carry out checks on professionals who broke the lawNurses and midwives who should have been banned from treating patien…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsBlair says Labour won 2024 election because it was ‘acceptable alternative’ – UK politics live
Ex-PM issues highly unusual intervention with 5,700 word essay and accuses Starmer, Burnham and Streeting of putting Labour’s future at riskTony Blair tells Starmer and rivals: a…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsMiddle East crisis live: Israel hits Lebanon with huge bombing raid and kills senior Hamas leader in Gaza
Strikes on Lebanon further strain supposed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, and came as Iran said US had violated separate truceIsrael has claimed to have killed Mohammed O…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsIceland’s foreign minister fears ‘Brexit moment’ in EU accession referendum
Þorgerður Katrín Gunnarsdóttir accuses opponents of fearmongering amid warnings over misinformation and AIIceland’s foreign minister has said she fears her country faces a “Brexit…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
Geopolitics‘It’s getting hotter and it’s not stopping’: dealing with the heat in five of Europe’s capitals
Tourists and locals in Madrid, Paris, London, Dublin and Berlin share their experiences of the unseasonable May temperaturesIn recent days across parts of Europe, temperatures hav…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsSpanish police search ruling Socialist party headquarters – Europe live
Search takes place amid intensifying focus on separate allegations of influence peddling as problems worsen for prime minister Pedro Sanchezin MadridThe coming days and weeks are …
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