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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCould US Tomahawk missile delivery delays slow Japan’s long-range strike plans?
A reported US delay in delivering hundreds of Tomahawk cruise missiles could slow Japan’s plans to give its military a long-range strike option, analysts said, exposing a potentia…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHSBC Hong Kong targets 7.5 million customers, same number as city’s population
HSBC is targeting an increase in its Hong Kong client base to match the city’s population of 7.5 million, a goal to be driven mainly by international investors, according to its H…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 take off as 11 Skies, rivals pose challenges?
Inside a massive retail and office complex called 11 Skies next to Hong Kong International Airport, all 800 shops sit vacant and only two of 120 food outlets were open earlier thi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina cabby charges teary boy US$1.4 instead of full fare; hopes others treat his kids kindly too
A taxi driver in China has been applauded online for waiving the fare of a young boy and teaching him how to communicate when he is short of money. The video of the incident from …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy US Typhon deployment in Japan poses a threat to Chinese cities
US deployment of the Typhon missile system to southern Japan could directly threaten China’s coastal cities and block crucial naval routes to the Pacific, a Chinese analyst has wa…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMarcos’ historic Japan trip: what will Philippine leader seek from Takaichi?
A rare visit by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr to Japan this week marks Manila’s latest bid to establish a counterweight to Beijing over the South China Sea dispute. Du…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS attacks missile sites in Iran amid negotiations to end war
US forces attacked missile sites in southern Iran and boats trying to lay mines on Monday, US Central Command said, as top Iranian negotiators arrived in Doha for talks to end the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong housing: small shoebox flat wins not enough to fix big issues
The Reverend Canon Peter Douglas Koon Ho-ming was blunt when he said, “Once there are no political issues, everything in Hong Kong is a livelihood issue.” He was also correct. Hou…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStarbucks Korea’s ‘Tank Day’ blunder sparks personal apology from Shinsegae boss
Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin on Tuesday apologised to the public in person, eight days after Starbucks Korea, run by the conglomerate, sparked controversy with its “Tan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina Mobile plans fresh Central Asia link to Hong Kong submarine cable network
Telecoms giant China Mobile International is planning another route to connect terrestrial cables in Central Asia with Hong Kong’s submarine network, aiming to enable more efficie…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsIs the US unsafe and unwelcoming? Trump’s Australia-born tourism chief addresses ‘myths’
“America is open, America is ready for you. We want you to come”. The United States’ new tourism chief, Nick Adams, boldly delivered the invitation at last week’s IPW Fort Lauderd…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore investigates Hong Kong school principal for swearing at security guards
Singapore authorities are investigating a Hong Kong principal after he was seen swearing at security guards during a student trip to the city state, with his secondary school sayi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSonny Rollins, legendary saxophone colossus, dead at 95
Saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who spent more than two years practising in solitude as a young man on a windswept New York bridge to reinvent his playing and become one of the giants…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s student housing, offices top property investment options amid pricing slump
Student housing is tipped to be a top choice among investors in mainland China’s property market as demand continues to outstrip the supply for suitable accommodation for universi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsYomiuri Giants’ Shinnosuke Abe quits after arrest over alleged assault on daughter
Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, has stepped down following his arrest on suspicion of assaulting his daughter, the Japanese baseball club said on Tuesday. Abe, 47, …
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico steps in to host Iran’s World Cup team after US refusal
Mexico says it has agreed to host Iran’s World Cup team after the US declined to allow the squad to stay.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTunisian court hands presidential critic Sonia Dahmani new jail term
Lawyer convicted for the second time this year as President Saied's crackdown on dissent intensifies.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSubdued Lebanon Liberation Day celebrations under new Israeli occupation
Twenty-six years after Israeli forces were driven out of southern Lebanon, fears of a new occupation have emerged.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael escalates Gaza attacks as Netanyahu stalls ceasefire for polls
Analysts warn Netanyahu is exploiting a failing "ceasefire" to prolong the destruction of Gaza ahead of Israeli election
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico to host Iran team during 2026 FIFA World Cup amid US tensions
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says United States did not want to host Iranian football team during tournament.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBolivia’s embattled president says will take a 50 percent salary cut
Rodrigo Paz says the salary cut for him and cabinet ministers shows the government's 'commitment to the country'.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIn Lebanon, everything and nothing has changed since 2000
A local war has gone regional, drawing in Iran and the US, but its root cause is unchanged: Palestine.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsLebanon marks Liberation Day under Israeli bombardment
People in Lebanon have gathered to observe Liberation Day.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFather mourns daughter killed in Israeli strike on Gaza
A six-year-old Palestinian girl was killed by an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Khan Younis.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKyiv’s Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack
Kyiv's Chornobyl Museum devastated in overnight Russian missile attack.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTHE KISWA: BEYOND THE CLOTH
Every Muslim on earth has faced it in prayer. Billions have seen it in photos. Almost nobody knows its story.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump dangles normalisation amid pro-Israel criticism of possible Iran deal
US president says he is 'mandatorily requesting' that regional countries establish formal relations with Israel.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsEx-Scottish National Party chief pleads guilty to embezzling funds
Peter Murrell admitted the offences at the High Court in Edinburgh after an investigation into the party's finances.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump pays tribute to US troops killed in war on Iran on Memorial Day
US President Donald Trump marked Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, paying tribute to US troops killed.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBolivia’s president cuts salary in half amid protests
Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz says he and his cabinet ministers will cut their salaries by 50 percent.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael to intensify Lebanon offensive to ‘crush’ Hezbollah
Prime Minister Netanyahu's order comes despite 'ceasefire' agreed with Lebanon last month, which was recently extended.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCzech police detain Russian priest over ‘white substance’ find
Moscow condemned the actions of the Czech police, calling the detainment a 'provocation'.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump renews petition for White House ballroom, pointing to nearby shooting
The Trump administration has sought nearly $1bn in taxpayer funds to complete the ballroom project, citing security.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: US strikes Iran’s south, Tehran officials in Qatar for talks
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the restoration of internet services after months of blocked access.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTensions rise in Bolivia as protesters march toward presidential palace
Demonstrators gathered near the presidential palace in La Paz as police maintained blockades and tensions remained high.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCanada’s Mark Carney calls treatment of Gaza flotilla activists ‘appalling’
The prime minister called for an independent investigation into Israeli mistreatment, but stopped short of penalties.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS military launches strikes on southern Iran amid talks in Qatar
US Central Command announces 'self-defence' strikes as Tehran's top negotiators gather in Qatar for talks.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHajj pilgrims arrive near Mecca ahead of Arafah Day
Muslim pilgrims have begun arriving in Mina, near Mecca, ahead of the start of Arafah Day.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCost of living crisis reshapes Eid spending in Nigeria
High costs in Nigeria are reshaping Eid preparations as families adjust spending and cut back on celebrations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIstanbul’s Bilgi University reopened after police crackdown
Students celebrated after days of protests against the closure decree that would have shut Bilgi University mid-year.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsEnhanced Games: Gkolomeev 'breaks' record in 50m freestyle
Records set at the divisive competition are not considered official because athletes are allowed to take performance-enhancing drugs. The global swimming body has condemned the ev…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese human rights cases in limbo after Trump-Xi summit
Trump and Xi said they had discussed political prisoners in China, including Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai. Ahead of Xi's September visit to Washington, advocates are urging th…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUganda confirms 2 new Ebola cases, DRC infections hit 900
The two new cases are health workers in the Ugandan capital, Kampala. The WHO has declared a public health emergency over the latest outbreak, which began in neighboring Democrati…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsLaos: Rescuers race to reach 7 trapped in flooded cave
The villagers were searching for gold in the cave when flash flooding blocked their way out. The rescue effort includes Thai experts who aided in the dramatic recovery of a youth …
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsPope urges 'disarming' of AI in major manifesto
Pope Leo XIV called for artificial intelligence to be more strictly regulated, warning that it can help spread misinformation and normalize war. He also issued an unprecedented ap…
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