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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour kicks off
Hong Kong’s finance chief has begun a five-day European tour, starting in France, as part of the city’s latest push to attract global capital and reinforce its status as an intern…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsAncient China laws punished men for crying; people with messy handwriting forced to drink ink
Ancient China’s legal system was never only about crime and punishment. It was also a mechanism of imperial control, used to protect the throne, discipline officials and regulate …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCan PLA training catch up with China’s rapid weapon development?
China’s military mouthpiece has issued a rare warning that personnel may be insufficiently trained to operate new weapons, including unmanned systems, despite Beijing’s rapid adva…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina’s firms have a glaring weakness as they face a barrage of EU probes
With their domestic profits narrowing and production capacity expanding, China’s firms are continuing to widen their overseas footprints in search of new, more lucrative markets. …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat Hong Kong can learn from the Yangtze’s conservation success
In February, a landmark study in the journal Science delivered rare good news for conservation: a five-year fishing ban in the Yangtze River had halted seven decades of biodiversi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsRussian hiker becomes Japan’s latest bear attack victim as another grim record looms
A Russian hiker was seriously injured in the mountainous west of Tokyo on Sunday morning, raising fears that Japan could be heading for another record year of human-bear encounter…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore sentences man to 18 years’ jail for repeatedly raping younger sister
A boy began sexually abusing his younger sister from when she was five and he was 12, continuing the assault for seven years and raping her repeatedly. At times when she resisted,…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese firm Xpeng builds driverless cabs, likely to challenge Tesla’s FSD software in AI race
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng has begun mass production of autonomous cabs powered by its own chips, likely to mount yet another challenge on Tesla as both companies p…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJohn Lee to visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, taking largest-ever delegation overseas
Hong Kong’s leader will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next month to explore and seize new business opportunities, making Central Asia his latest area of focus and with the l…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsStarbucks Korea boss loses job after ‘Tank Day’ promotion misfires
The head of Starbucks Korea has been fired after a marketing campaign sparked public outrage for evoking painful memories of a brutal military crackdown on pro-democracy proteste…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsA race on the right: What to know about Idaho’s 2026 primary elections
Hardline challengers hope to unseat incumbent frontrunners in Idaho's primary races for governor and US Congress.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHeavy sandstorm hits Iraq as hospitals battle respiratory issues
A powerful dust storm has swept across Iraq, including Najaf and Baghdad.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFour reported killed, 30 injured, in Kenyan fuel price protests
Nationwide protests disrupt cities as fuel price hikes trigger unrest.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump delays ‘scheduled attack’ on Iran, crediting ‘serious negotiations’
Gulf states push Donald Trump to avoid any escalation in the US-Israel war on Iran, which prompted regional attacks.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMassie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic
Pro-Israel groups and donors spend heavily in Kentucky's Republican primary to defeat US Congressman Thomas Massie.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPolice respond to shooting at US mosque
Police have responded to a shooting at a mosque in California, with officials saying the threat had been ‘neutralised'.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWill Cuba be forced to accept the US president’s demands?
Cuba struggles to keep the lights on, as Washington ramps up economic pressure and military threats.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS drops fraud charges after billionaire Adani pledges $10bn investment
Adani was accused of bribing Indian officials and misleading US investors to secure a solar power plant project in India.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCroatian president rejects new Israeli ambassador
President Zoran Milanovic says Israel broke an 'unwritten rule' by announcing its ambassador before approval.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIndian court declares another historical mosque a temple
An Indian High Court has ruled that the medieval Kamal Maula mosque is a temple originally dedicated to a Hindu goddess.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIraq launches desert sweep after reports of secret Israeli bases
Iraqi security forces have launched sweeping operations in the country’s western desert.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Not for sale’: Greenland premier tells US envoy
Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen says while the meeting was "constructive" nothing "had changed" on the US position
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArsenal have one hand on Premier League title after beating Burnley
Arsenal are one win away from their first Premier League title since 2004 following a 1-0 win against Burnley.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump pauses possible Iran strike after Gulf intervention
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is delaying a planned attack on Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsProtest in Greece after Israeli forces storm Gaza aid flotilla
Demonstrators gathered outside Greece’s foreign ministry in Athens.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsClashes as Morales-allied protesters march on Bolivian capital
South American country suffers huge protests as economic crisis fuels unrest against President Paz's government.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVenezuelan protesters clash with police at rally for political prisoners
Protesters in Venezuela have clashed with police at a rally for political prisoners.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsGuardiola on verge of Manchester City exit at end of Premier League season
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is understood to be stepping down at end of season after 17 years at EPL club.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIs the US trying to force regime change in Cuba?
As its blockade causes a fuel crisis in Cuba, the US is offering aid but only if it can dictate Cuba's future.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsA redistricting re-do? What to know about Alabama’s primary elections
Voters may have to return to the polls in August as state seeks to implement a previously blocked redistricting push.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBrazil call up Neymar to World Cup 2026 squad
Brazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar called up for World Cup 2026 as Carlo Ancelotti turns to forward for first time.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsA packed race for governor: What to know about Oregon’s primary elections
The primaries should winnow down the nearly two dozen candidates seeking to challenge incumbent Governor Tina Kotek.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS suspends joint defence effort with Canada dating back to World War II
The Trump administration has frequently accused US allies of failing to live up to mutual defence obligations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Trump says Iran attack postponed at request of Gulf allies
Al Jazeera's correspondent in Tehran says Iran's leaders are 'projecting defiance' and rejecting 'pressure' from the US.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTwo teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime
Two teen gunmen kill three at San Diego mosque in suspected hate crime.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsElversberg: Bundesliga newcomers from tiny town make history
A team from a town of just 7,000 inhabitants has made history by sealing promotion to become the 59th club to play in the Bundesliga.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
Geopolitics'Atlas of Civil Society' downgrades Germany
Germany is no longer considered a fully open society amid concerns over disinformation and police brutality. A 'Brot für die Welt' report highlighted migration, the LGBT+ communit…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsGermany's crisis-hit chemical industry seeks revival
Hit by high energy costs and regulation, Germany's chemical companies are scaling back production at home while expanding abroad. Can the trend be reversed?
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsSpain acquits Shakira of tax fraud
Spanish tax authorities have been ordered to refund the Colombian singer $55 million euros. However, the singer did plead guilty in a separate case.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNorth Korea's new constitution deepens split with Seoul
Pyongyang's updated charter has dropped mentions of reunification with South Korea. Experts say the changes boost Kim Jong Un as a nuclear authority — and could fuel future border…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsZambia's media freedom under scrutiny ahead of 2026 elections
Ahead of Zambia's August ballot, rights groups say pressure on journalists is growing. Critics warn legal restrictions and unequal media access could undermine fair coverage.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsMaldives: Bodies of missing Italian divers found
The group went missing five days earlier while exploring an underwater cave system.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIran sends revised US proposal, Trump cancels planned strike
Separately, US President Donald Trump said he is delaying a strike on Iran due to “serious negotiations.”
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsCan women's football help reconnect North and South Korea?
For the first time in more than seven years, North Korean athletes will compete in the South. Analysts are divided on whether it is a clever propaganda move by Pyongyang or a genu…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsChina's moment? Putin heads to Beijing after Trump courts Xi
Just days after hosting Donald Trump, China's Xi Jinping is set to welcome Russian leader Vladimir Putin. The meetings underscore Beijing's growing role in a fractured geopolitica…
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