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Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsMalaysia’s Jho Low seeking Trump pardon for 1MDB fraud
Jho Low, the fugitive Malaysian financier accused by the United States of being the mastermind of one of the largest financial frauds in history, has asked US President Donald Tru…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSoutheast Asia warned of ‘Godzilla El Nino’ whiplash threatening drought, floods, haze
Southeast Asia must brace itself for a punishing spell of climate whiplash, with an expected El Nino threatening drought-like conditions, flash floods, crop losses and haze across…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong to launch public consultation on 5-year blueprint ‘by early June’
Hong Kong is expected to launch a public consultation in early June for its inaugural five-year plan to align with the national blueprint, with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu se…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong teens dive deep to safeguard global shipping lanes
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] A group of Grade 8 students from Canadian International School of Hong Kong (CDNIS) has made waves on t…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsChina actor who stopped growing at 9 faces mockery over wedding photos called ‘mother and son’
An actor in China nicknamed the “ageless man” because of a childhood condition which halted his growth has silenced detractors with his nuanced performances. According to Beiqing.…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow Australia’s mining giants are helping China to globalise the yuan
Australia’s mining giants are aiding China’s push to internationalise its currency and reduce the dominance of the US dollar, as they gradually shift towards using the yuan for fi…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsPrivacy screens and police dogs: how Beijing is preparing for Trump’s visit
Beijing intensified security and prepared key venues on Tuesday as the Chinese capital awaited the arrival of US President Donald Trump and his high-stakes talks with Chinese Pres…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsThailand to review visa rules after spate of tourist crimes trigger public anger
Thailand is poised to overhaul its liberal visa rules as the government ramps up a crackdown on foreigners who illegally run businesses or commit transnational crimes. Possible me…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsUS’ scientific self-harm will only help China
After the Louisiana Purchase from France in 1803, which almost doubled the size of the United States’ territory, US president Thomas Jefferson commissioned the legendary Lewis and…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsSingaporeans refute lack of hunger stereotype, warn of ‘self-fulfilling bias’ over jobs
Azizul Kamal has spent a decade building his legal career in Singapore, but half of the time, he was hopping from one contract role to another in the industry. “Every company seem…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHong Kong-listed biotech firm uses AI to produce nano-rockets to deliver life-saving drugs
Shares of METiS TechBio surged 173 per cent on their Hong Kong debut on Wednesday as the AI-driven drug design start-up’s initial public offering drew strong demand from investors…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsHow ByteDance plans to turn OpenClaw craze into a profitable AI business
ByteDance’s Volcano Engine, the cloud unit that released an OpenClaw-based cloud agent tool ArkClaw, is betting that the next phase of artificial intelligence will hinge on cheape…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsNvidia’s Jensen Huang joins Trump’s trip to China at last minute
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang will join US President Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, the company has confirmed. “Jensen is attending the summit at the invitation of Preside…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsJapan’s Takaichi backs aide over smear claims against LDP rivals
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appears to have sidestepped a potentially embarrassing political landmine by publicly backing a close aide accused in media reports of runnin…
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat Hong Kong’s planned ride-hailing regime could mean for your next Uber trip
Hong Kong authorities have finally begun laying out details on how they plan to regulate ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, Tada and Didi Chuxing, months after lawmakers passed …
Source: South China Morning Post – World ·
GeopoliticsVietnam asks US to allow ‘extremely important’ oil tanker to slip past Hormuz blockade
Vietnam’s state oil company urged the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian countr…
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIsrael sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to UAE: US envoy
Mike Huckabee calls on Gulf states to 'pick a side' in the war between Israel and Iran as he heaps praise on Abu Dhabi.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsVoters head to the polls in the Bahamas for high-stakes snap election
Affordability, wage growth, and housing costs dominate Bahamian snap election as parties vie for 41 parliamentary seats.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSerbia hosts first joint military exercise with NATO
The two-week-long drills come less than 30 years after NATO bombed Belgrade in the Kosovo war.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsKevin Warsh confirmed to US Federal Reserve board in close Senate vote
Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, joins Republicans to advance Warsh's confirmation.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
Geopolitics‘Cotton picking’: US lawmaker condemned for racist comment about Jeffries
US representative Jen Kiggans appears to endorse racist statements about top House Democrat Hakeem Jeffries.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump skirts question on US ‘red lines’ for Iran ceasefire
Trump skirted a question from a reporter about whether he has a ‘red line’ that would end the ceasefire with Iran.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMacron unveils $27 billion Africa investment, urges reset with Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron, in Kenya for the Africa Forward summit, called for a ‘fundamental reset’ in Africa.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsMoment taxi driver wrestles armed man during police chase in Turkiye
A taxi driver wrestled a gunman that was forcing him to drive during a police chase in Turkiye.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUkraine hits Russia’s distant gas facilities after Moscow’s attacks kill 6
The attack comes in retaliation for the Russian attacks that killed at least six in Ukraine, according to the president.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy is Iran increasingly targeting the UAE in its war messaging?
The UAE's close ties to the US and Israel have placed the Gulf country under Iranian suspicion.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsRed Cross says people displaced by conflict in Colombia doubled last year
Annual report by ICRC finds worsening conditions for Colombian civilians amid continued fighting between armed groups.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsWhy have peace efforts failed to end conflict in Sudan?
The UN says the use of drones is making the conflict more dangerous.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump backs Pakistan as Iran mediator after criticism from Lindsey Graham
US president lauds Islamabad, but his Republican ally says he does not trust Pakistan to facilitate Iran diplomacy.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsCannes juror denounces Hollywood boycott of actors for Gaza war views
2026 Cannes Film Festival juror Paul Laverty denounced Hollywood for boycotting actors who’ve opposed the Gaza war.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsUS court pauses decision blocking Trump’s 10 percent global tariff
A coalition of 24 states have argued that Trump's latest tariffs do not meet the standards of 1974 Trade Act.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsTrump says he doesn’t need China’s help on Iran war as he heads to Beijing
Trump gives conflicting messages on prominence of Iran war in upcoming talks with China's Xi, emphasising trade.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsBasketball star Brandon Clarke, Memphis Grizzlies forward, dies at age 29
Neither the Grizzlies nor Clarke’s agency, Priority Sports, immediately released details surrounding his death.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsSam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial
Landmark trial could shape future and leadership of OpenAI as company prepares for possible initial public offering.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsHonduras mayor arrested for masterminding environmentalist’s killing
Adan Funez was one of three men arrested this week over alleged involvement in the shooting of activist Juan Lopez.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsChinese firm unveils ‘transformer’ style manned robot
Unitree Robotics has released footage of its CEO piloting the GD01 transformable mecha that smashes through walls.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsIran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large
Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, Lebanon's Health Ministry says.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsStarmer at risk because he pushed Labour to be ‘new Conservative Party’
Author Oliver Eagleton explains why British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is fighting for his job.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsPeru presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez charged with financial crimes
Prosecutor calls for leftist candidate to be jailed for five years and four months over false financial disclosures.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsFBI Director Kash Patel fires back at drinking allegations
FBI Director Kash Patel and Senator Chris Van Hollen had a heated exchange during a Senate budget hearing.
Source: Al Jazeera – News ·
GeopoliticsArgentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities
Argentines protest against Milei’s defunding of public universities.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsUkraine: Russia breaks ceasefire overnight, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy has said that Moscow launched some 200 drone strikes in a single night, bringing an end to a temporary truce. Moscow meanwhile said it intercepted 27…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsWhat now for the role of high representative in Bosnia?
Christian Schmidt's departure as high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina doesn't look like a routine diplomatic handover. It seems to indicate that international powers want…
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsIndia: New Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay cracks down on state-run TASMAC liquor shops
In his first major decision since becoming the chief minister of Tamil Nadu, Vijay has ordered 717 state-run TASMAC liquor stores near religious places and schools to shut down.
Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) – World ·
GeopoliticsYoung hijab-wearing German beauty contestant takes on the AfD
As a Miss Germany contestant, Büsra Sayed wore a hijab on stage. This had never happened before — and the AfD didn't like it. Her response went viral.
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