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South China Morning Post11m ago

Singapore security union backs guards after row with swearing Hong Kong principal

South China Morning Post21m ago

Beijing allows Hong Kong yachts to berth more easily in some mainland Chinese ports

South China Morning Post40m ago

Hearing results a key factor in insurance claims for Wang Fuk Court residents: experts

South China Morning Post41m ago

Chinese scientists create ‘kill-them-all’ algorithm for drone warfare

South China Morning Post1h ago

Chasing billions: Indonesia’s commodity export crackdown sows confusion

South China Morning Post1h ago

How Philippines and Japan future-proofed ties amid China tensions, US wavering

South China Morning Post1h ago

Is Huawei’s new chip scaling law a true breakthrough, or mere hype?

South China Morning Post1h ago

‘Clear-eyed’ on China: the takeaways from Pete Hegseth’s Shangri-La speech

BBC World2h ago

Spain's Sánchez digs in after eight years as PM as wave of scandals threatens survival

Corruption probes of colleagues and relatives have put Spain's premier into a fight for survival.

Anadolu Agency World2h ago

UN Security Council renews South Sudan sanctions

Resolution extends sanctions regime, including arms embargo, travel bans, asset freezes, until May 31, 2027

South China Morning Post2h ago

Malaysia’s 3R catch-all risks turning every grievance into a threat

South China Morning Post2h ago

Chip boom powers Hong Kong stock exchange at 40. Innovation, resilience set next stage

South China Morning Post3h ago

Rising costs in Singapore spur business migration as regional alternatives rise

South China Morning Post3h ago

Taxi trade fears 10% could lose cabs as drivers gear up for ride-hailing

South China Morning Post3h ago

Recent analysis shows Neanderthals may have been first dentists in recorded history

BBC World3h ago

Ghana parliament passes anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Same-sex acts are punishable by jail terms under Ghana's new bill targeting those identifying as gay, lesbian or transgender.

Al Jazeera4h ago

Louisiana lawmakers pass congressional map favouring Republicans

Louisiana approves new congressional map eliminating a majority-Black district after an April Supreme Court ruling.

South China Morning Post4h ago

Shangri-La Dialogue live: US defence chief Pete Hegseth to address regional security forum

Al Jazeera4h ago

First survivor rescued from flooded cave in Laos

Divers in Laos have rescued the first of five villagers trapped in a flooded cave for more than a week.

Al Jazeera4h ago

Iran war live: Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Tehran

Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon just days after Israel's prime minister ordered 70 percent of Gaza to be occupied.

Al Jazeera4h ago

Trump pledges to withdraw from Kennedy Center after court strikes his name

Judge Christopher Cooper ruled against Trump's bid to add his name to the building and close the theatre for two years.

South China Morning Post5h ago

Trump ordered to address fraud claims in IRS case that led to ‘slush fund’ for allies

Anadolu Agency World5h ago

Mark Carney says Canada, China building 'more stable and constructive partnership'

Canadian prime minister, Chinese foreign minister 'focused on creating new opportunities and greater prosperity on both sides of the Pacific'

South China Morning Post5h ago

Tariffs, war and broken trust: Southeast Asia’s Trump problem

Al Jazeera5h ago

ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in US immigration raid

The charges stem from the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge.

South China Morning Post6h ago

Why the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation isn’t Nato for Iran

Al Jazeera6h ago

‘Arbitrary measures’: Lula slams US ‘terror’ designation for Brazil gangs

Lula warned that labelling Brazil's criminal networks as 'terrorists' could 'undermine' local law enforcement efforts.

Al Jazeera6h ago

Ebola treatment centre rebuilt after being torched by protesters in DRC

Workers in eastern DR Congo are rebuilding an Ebola treatment centre that was burned by protesters earlier this month.

Al Jazeera6h ago

UN: “100% of Gaza” should be for Palestinians

United Nations spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said “100% of Gaza” should belong to Palestinians.

Anadolu Agency World7h ago

Mosque in Netherlands attacked, complaint filed

Worshippers feel increasingly threatened due to rising attacks targeting Muslims, mosques, says Islamic Foundation Netherlands

South China Morning Post7h ago

Why the Philippines walks a delicate balance as Asean chair

Anadolu Agency World7h ago

Mexican Congress passes bill to annul elections in case of 'foreign intervention'

Mexico enacts constitutional reform to overturn electoral processes affected by foreign manipulation or intervention

South China Morning Post7h ago

Ex-California mayor Eileen Wang pleads guilty to acting as China agent

Al Jazeera7h ago

Iran denies ceasefire deal with US is “finalised”

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmail Baghaei says that an agreement with the US “has not been finalised yet."

Al Jazeera7h ago

How realistic is Trump’s Iran framework?

Analyst Alex Scheers remains skeptical Tehran will accept Washington’s demands, saying “nothing concrete is in place” ye

Al Jazeera7h ago

Could Alberta trigger Canada’s Brexit moment?

Alberta separatists are gaining momentum as Canada faces its biggest unity crisis in decades.

France 247h ago

WHO chief lands in Kinshasa

Al Jazeera7h ago

Polish president threatens to strip Ukraine’s Zelenskyy of top state honour

Ukrainian leader's move to rename army unit after fighters who killed Poles in WWII causes 'outrage' in Poland.

France 247h ago

Trump says he’s making final decision on Iran deal as Tehran slams ‘mixture of truth and lies’

Al Jazeera7h ago

Canada sidelined in USMCA renegotiations as domestic economy dips

Canada strengthens Chinese trade ties, seeking economic diversification amid growing US–Canada trade tensions

Al Jazeera8h ago

Ex-US Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies in Epstein files probe

Bondi, who was fired in April, defended the release of Epstein records in a closed-door congressional hearing.

South China Morning Post8h ago

US judge orders Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Centre

France 248h ago

Ghana parliament approves 'anti-LGBTQ' law, awaiting president's signature

Al Jazeera8h ago

Netanyahu says Israeli forces have crossed Lebanon’s Litani River

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces had crossed the Litani River in southern Lebanon.

France 248h ago

Iran: Is Trump “Bored”?, Bolivia at “Breaking point” A Spanish Scandal

South China Morning Post9h ago

Canada might double exports to China, Chinese FM Wang Yi says during rare visit

BBC World9h ago

Trump holds meeting to make 'final determination' on Iran deal

The US president met his advisers, after officials confirmed the US and Iran had agreed a framework of a deal.

France 249h ago

Romania hit by drone strike: Foreign Minister speaks to FRANCE 24

Al Jazeera9h ago

Israel, Russia among new additions on UN sexual violence ‘blacklist’

New report says nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were recorded worldwide last year.

France 249h ago

Djokovic knocked out in French Open third round by Brazil's Fonseca

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Here are concise, unbiased summaries of the recent items:
China and Hong Kong region
- Mainland ports will allow Hong Kong yachts easier berthing in some locations, easing cross-border recreational marine access.
- Chinese scientists have reported development of an algorithm designed to prioritise targets for autonomous drone strikes, prompting ethical and security concerns.
- Huawei has announced a new chip-scaling law; analysts debate whether it is a substantive technical breakthrough or largely promotional.
- Commentators and officials continued to outline tough stances on China at the Shangri-La Dialogue; US and regional security posture featured prominently.
- Philippines and Japan have strengthened bilateral ties and contingency planning amid tensions with China and perceived US unreliability.
- Hong Kong’s stock exchange marked its 40th anniversary, with chip-sector gains highlighted as a driver for future growth.
- Rising costs in Singapore are prompting some businesses to consider relocating to regional alternatives.
- Taxi operators in parts of the region warn up to 10% of cabs could be lost as drivers shift to app-based ride-hailing.
Greater China social and legal issues
- Experts say hearing outcomes are a key factor affecting insurance claims for residents of Wang Fuk Court after a recent incident.
- Malaysia’s broad new 3R framework has drawn criticism that it risks casting a wide net that could turn many grievances into security threats.
Southeast Asia and adjacent events
- Divers in Laos rescued the first survivor from a group trapped in a flooded cave after more than a week.
- Indonesia’s crackdown on commodity exports to raise revenues has created confusion among businesses and exporters.
Global politics and law
- Spain’s prime minister Pedro Sánchez is under pressure, facing corruption probes involving colleagues and relatives that threaten his political survival.
- The UN Security Council renewed sanctions on South Sudan, extending measures including an arms embargo, travel bans and asset freezes until May 31, 2027.
- Ghana’s parliament passed an anti-LGBTQ+ bill criminalising same-sex acts, with jail terms for those targeted.
- Louisiana’s legislature approved a new congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district, favouring Republicans after a US Supreme Court ruling.
Conflict and US politics
- Developments around Iran, Israel and Lebanon remain active: Israel has intensified operations in Lebanon while related diplomatic and military debates continue; reporting indicates former US president Trump is due to make a final determination about a deal with Tehran.
- A US judge rejected Donald Trump’s bid to rename and temporarily close part of the Kennedy Center; Trump said he would withdraw his name from the building.
Science and culture
- New analysis suggests Neanderthals may have practised rudimentary dentistry, according to recent archaeological research.
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