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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCosmic order, political authority: the messaging in temple setting for Trump’s China visit
From Obama’s evening chats on Yingtai island in the grounds of Zhongnanhai to Trump’s tea reception in the Forbidden City, historic settings have long formed a symbolic backdrop t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices
Hong Kong will halve tolls for all commercial vehicles using public tunnels for two months from Sunday, in the government’s latest effort to ease business costs amid surging fuel …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride
Chinese satellite imagery firm MizarVision, which rose to fame with its analysis of American military deployments in the US-Israel war on Iran, is treating its addition to the US …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again
Residents of the only block left largely unscathed in Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire have brought large suitcases, trolleys and cardboard boxes as they return home for a second time to c…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWho is Abdul Halim Aman, Malaysia’s new anti-corruption enforcer?
Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency got a new chief on Wednesday with the arrival of Abdul Halim Aman, a former High Court judge handed the task of steadying an institution that has…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsArgentine city tries to shrug off hantavirus ship ‘patient zero’ suspicions
Argentina’s city “at the end of the world” Ushuaia, the jump-off point for expeditions to the Antarctic, has been labouring under suspicion of being the source of the deadly hanta…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsCanvas reaches deal with hackers to return data, including Hong Kong users
Canvas, the education platform hit by a global data breach affecting 72,571 Hongkongers, has reached an agreement with the hackers to return all compromised data. Instructure, the…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHeadwinds ahead for India’s travel sector after Modi calls for foreign holiday restraint
India’s travel industry fears that an appeal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to avoid unnecessary foreign travel will squeeze new bookings after inflationary pressure knocked down…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsGuy Bradley takes helm as Cathay chairman, Patrick Healy retires after 3 decades
Guy Bradley has assumed the role of chairman of Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways and Swire Coca-Cola, succeeding Patrick Healy, who will retire from the group after m…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsFrench president’s onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid
French President Emmanuel Macron is facing backlash after he interrupted a panel at the Africa Forward Summit in Kenya to demand silence from the audience. Macron stormed the stag…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina farmer suffers stroke while selling 4,000kg of apples; hospital staff clear stock in 19 hours
Two small counties in China have put in place reciprocal arrangements for their residents to visit tourist spots following a moving story involving people in one place buying the …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina sends embryos into orbit to find out if humans can have babies in space
China has sent artificial embryos to its space station to study whether humans could reproduce in zero gravity. The experiment was reported on Tuesday by state broadcaster CCTV. P…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsDelivery pains hamper Bangladesh’s family planning efforts
Bangladesh’s once-praised family planning system is buckling under severe contraceptive shortages, raising fears of a rise in unplanned pregnancies in one of the world’s most dens…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPhilippines’ Asean maritime hub pitch meets ‘big red elephant’ South China Sea realities
A proposal unveiled by Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr for a new Southeast Asian maritime centre has raised questions about its most glaring obstacle: Manila’s long-stan…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea signals ‘phased’ support for US-led Hormuz mission after ship attack
South Korea was reviewing a phased contribution to efforts to ensure safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back said on Wednesday, signalling supp…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingapore’s Lawrence Wong urges global push for upholding international sea laws
Singapore will be directly hit by weakened principles in international sea laws as the city state depends on open and secure waterways to maintain its status as a trade hub, Prime…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS and China in ‘unprecedented’ cooperation against scam centres in Dubai
The FBI and Chinese police have taken part in a joint operation targeting scam networks in Dubai, in a rare show of cooperation ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to China…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
Geopolitics3 arrested after HK$11.3 million in suspected illicit proceeds and cigarettes seized
Hong Kong customs has arrested three members of a local syndicate suspected of selling illicit cigarettes and laundering money, seizing about 2.2 million untaxed products and alle…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSouth Korea adds ‘extreme heat emergency’ to first major alert update in 18 years
For decades, the arrival of summer in South Korea was heralded by the rhythmic hum of cicadas and the predictable onset of monsoon season. But as climate change rewrites the count…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChinese brands eye Europe; Geely joins Chery and BYD in profit slide: 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 ·
GeopoliticsWho could replace Starmer as UK prime minister?
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to resign after more than 80 lawmakers in his Labour Party said he was not the right person to lead the country and win the …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWoman dies, another unconscious as taxi driven by man in 70s crashes into planter
A woman was killed and another left unconscious after a Hong Kong taxi driver in his seventies lost control of his vehicle and drove onto a pavement in Ngau Tau Kok on Wednesday, …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhy the world needs China to save more, not less
The G7 economists’ memo from March and the IMF’s April report on global imbalances arrived at the same prescription: China’s current account surplus is excessive and should be cut…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘It’s a failed nation’: Trump pressures Cuba as fuel crisis deepens
US President Donald Trump has called Cuba ‘a failed nation’, as his administration expands its pressure campaign.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPutin hails Russia’s test launch of ‘most powerful missile in the world’
Russian leader says the nuclear-capable Sarmat missile will enter combat service at the end of the year.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsZelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff appears in court in money-laundering case
Andriy Yermak is suspected in an alleged $10.5m money-laundering scheme involving a luxury real estate development.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMexico, CIA reject report of US assassination campaign against cartels
Rebuttals come after US media report alleges that the CIA has 'directly participated' in deadly anti-cartel operations.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands
Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBahrain-led UN resolution on Strait of Hormuz gains support of 112 nations
The resolution calls for free navigation through the strait and an end to Iranian attacks on its Gulf neighbours.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRonaldo’s Al-Nassr kept waiting for Saudi Pro League title by own goal
Goalkeeper Bento's bizarre injury-time own goal denies Al-Nassr a title-crowning 1-0 win over rivals Al Hilal at home.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS-China head-to-head: Explained in 11 maps and charts
Before President Trump’s visit to Beijing, Al Jazeera compares the US and China on economics, military and resources.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts
Argentines protest Javier Milei’s deep cuts to tuition-free universities as staff wages plunge and funding law stalls.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump and Xi to meet in Beijing: The key issues shaping the China summit
Trump and Xi meet as trade, Taiwan and the Iran war dominate a high-stakes US-China summit.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUK PM Starmer meets rival Streeting amid pledge to carry on governing
UK PM, who is battling to remain in his job amid the resignations of ministers, held brief talks with Streeting.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWembanyama returns, Spurs rout Wolves for 3-2 lead in NBA Playoff series
Wembanyama scores 27 points on return from ejection as San Antonio Spurs beat Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war day 75: Trump-Xi talks loom in Beijing as tensions rise in Gulf
Trump heads to Beijing for high-stakes talks with Xi Jinping as tensions over the Iran war continue to escalate.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChina’s Xi expected to press Trump on Taiwan, tariffs during summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping likely to seek concessions on arms sales to Taiwan, analysts say.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsNauru moves to change its name in break from colonial past
The parliament of Nauru has agreed to change the South Pacific microstate's name to "Naoero". A referendum will now take place on the constitutional change.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsTrump-Xi Summit: Trump to ask Xi to 'open up' China
President Donald Trump is expected to address the Iran war, trade and Taiwan in talks with China's Xi Jinping. DW has more.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIs caring about the climate unmanly?
The answer is complex — and says a lot about how masculinity works in the modern world.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia's Modi cuts size of convoy in austerity move — reports
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly reduced the number of vehicles in his official convoy. The reports come as Modi is making an austerity appeal to Indians. DW has the la…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsRush hour on Air Force one as Melania director Brett Ratner joins Trump China trip
Filmmaker who was long on the outer in Hollywood over #MeToo allegations will scout locations for Rush Hour 4, according to spokeswomanBrett Ratner, the director behind the Rush H…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsExperts believe breakthrough in US fentanyl crisis may have started in China
US overdose deaths have plunged, but experts warn the ‘supply shock’ from Chinese precursors may only be a temporary fixAs Donald Trump travels to Beijing this week, fentanyl – an…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsChelsea flower show garden designers clash over use of AI
Horticulturalists express alarm after award-winning Matt Keightley launches app that can automate designsWith glasses of champagne sipped among the peonies, Chelsea flower show is…
Source: The Guardian – World ·
GeopoliticsLabour-supporting unions predict Starmer will not lead party into next election
Exclusive: Leaked draft statement says party ‘cannot continue on its current path’ under PMKeir Starmer will not lead his party into the next general election, Labour-supporting u…
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