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South China Morning Post15m ago

Malaysian comedian sued for insulting, body shaming Najib’s wife

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Hong Kong couple file complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter

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China’s Hainan cements 2030 petrol-car ban, leading nation’s EV infrastructure push

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CUHK academic accused of indecent assault, allegedly hid marital status

AllAfrica Top Stories51m ago

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 14, 2026

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AllAfrica Top Stories51m ago

Nigeria: 6,009 Called to the Nigerian Bar, Body of Benchers Cautions Against Misuse of 'Barrister'

[Premium Times] The chairperson of the Body of Benchers, Albert Akpomudje, cautioned against the improper use of 'Barrister' as a prefix before names, noting that it is not a profe

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Nigeria: One Year After Death, Buhari's Life Still 'Speaks' to Nigerians - Tinubu

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Al Jazeera52m ago

With US-Iran trust broken again, can Pakistan bring them back to talks?

Islamabad is still urging dialogue, but analysts say it has few tools to halt the latest round of US-Iran escalation.

AllAfrica Top Stories53m ago

Malawi: Hundreds of People Still Stranded Outside Malawian Consulate

[GroundUp] A psychologist working with the MSF team identified people requiring mental health support due to trauma

South China Morning Post1h ago

China’s No 4 official Wang Huning to head to North Korea as visits multiply

France 241h ago

France's Bastille Day parade to showcase European support for Ukraine

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South Africa: 'Cat' Wants Out of the Bag As He Rejects Plea Deal

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South China Morning Post1h ago

Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led trip to Central Asia eye city listing: John Lee

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How Yung Kee and other Hong Kong heritage brands innovate to thrive in challenging times

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South China Morning Post1h ago

In Singapore, ‘durian tsunami’ won’t last long as prices rise and wave ebbs

France 241h ago

More than 1,900 hectares of Fontainebleau forest near Paris destroyed by wildfires

Anadolu Agency World1h ago

Morning Briefing: July 14, 2026

Anadolu’s recap of top stories from around the globe

Al Jazeera2h ago

Why is India blocking film on a man who counted Punjab insurgency killings?

Satluj, based on life and murder of rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, is still finding its audience despite the ban.

South China Morning Post2h ago

Philippine rice output risks 30% collapse as ‘super’ El Nino strengthens

Al Jazeera2h ago

Trump threatens to attack ‘Pickaxe Mountain’ a nuclear facility inside Ira

US President Donald Trump is threatening to attack a heavily-fortified underground nuclear facility in Iran

Al Jazeera2h ago

‘Beijing is laughing’ at US-Mexico-Canada stalled trade talks

A US trade expert says the US, Mexico, and Canada need to hold trilateral talks to get a cross-border trade deal signed.

South China Morning Post2h ago

Viral photos of heavy-duty drones rescuing China’s flood victims spark debate

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Uganda: Besigye Says He Was Brought to Court 'Under Duress'

[Nile Post] Besigye tells court he was brought under duress and appeared without legal representation. Prosecution says repeated absence of defence lawyers is delaying the trial an

BBC World2h ago

How US commerce secretary's Epstein links were uncovered by British whistleblower

Simon Andriesz made the discovery about Howard Lutnick in publicly released Epstein files.

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Zimbabwe: Matapi Makeover Wins Parliamentary Praise During Oversight Tour

[263Chat] The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Local Government and National Housing has praised the ongoing refurbishment of the historic Matapi Flats in Mbare describing the

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Kenya: 20 Arrested As Murkomen Orders Nationwide Crackdown On Political Violence

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has confirmed the arrest of 20 people following weekend violence in Kisumu and Nyahururu, and ordered a nation

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Gambia: 131 Gambians Died On Irregular Migration Routes in 2026, Ecowas Parliament Told

[Foroyaa] A total of 131 Gambians have died while attempting irregular migration journeys in 2026, with the vast majority losing their lives at sea, Baye Gassama, Chief Executive O

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Sudan: UN Raises Alarm Over a Sharp Rise in Human Rights Abuses and Cholera-Related Deaths in Sudan

[IPS] United Nations -- Throughout 2026, the humanitarian crisis in Sudan has deteriorated significantly, prompting the United Nations (UN) to raise alarm over the escalation of hu

AllAfrica Top Stories2h ago

Africa: Africa's Youth Are Finding Jobs - but Not the Ones They Imagined

[The Conversation Africa] Each year, millions of young Africans enter the labour market in search of stable and fulfilling employment. In Mozambique alone, more than half a million

South China Morning Post2h ago

New HK$45,000 job scheme expected to benefit single-parent families most

South China Morning Post2h ago

In Malaysia, viral shoe-sniffing video sparks stalking arrest

France 242h ago

World Cup 2026: Ahead of France-Spain, in Dallas, supporters are confident

South China Morning Post3h ago

South Korea’s lost Canadian deal; BN’s election win in Malaysia’s Johor: 7 Asia highlights

Al Jazeera3h ago

Birthday present for Spain’s Yamal? World Cup semifinal win over France

Yamal wants to celebrate his 19th birthday by taking Spain to the World Cup final in New York.

South China Morning Post3h ago

Jeju plan to allow Chinese tourist drivers stokes safety backlash in South Korea

Al Jazeera3h ago

Mexico’s Sheinbaum announces criminal charges request in US over ICE deaths

Mexico to formally ask prosecutors to file cases in US courts over its citizens' deaths in immigration operations.

Al Jazeera3h ago

Houthis: Saudi airport targeted in retaliation for strikes on Sanaa airport

Yemen's Houthis say they struck Saudi Arabia's Abha airport in retaliation for a strike on Sanaa’s international airport

Al Jazeera3h ago

Brazil court bars Bolsonaro’s son from visiting ex-president for 90 days

Top court bars former President Jair Bolsonaro's son from visiting his father under house arrest over social media post.

Al Jazeera3h ago

‘Kylian is fine’: France ready, full-strength for Spain World Cup semifinal

French coach Deschamps says his team will be fully prepared for a midfield battle against the European champions.

BBC World3h ago

Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 30 as police probe safety lapses

Survivors and first reporters reported doors being locked and the lack of signage marking emergency exits.

South China Morning Post3h ago

Mark Wahlberg savours Penang’s charm as Malaysians floored by star’s humility

Al Jazeera3h ago

Oil hits 1-month high as US-Iran fighting clouds Strait of Hormuz outlook

Brent crude nears $85 a barrel amid renewed hostiles between Washington and Tehran.

South China Morning Post4h ago

Former Politburo member Ma Xingrui dismissed after corruption investigation

South China Morning Post4h ago

Typhoon Bavi forces Shenyang subway shutdown, 360,000 evacuated in Liaoning province

Al Jazeera4h ago

ICE officer kills motorist in Maine; the second fatality in a week

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer has fatally shot a motorist in Maine.

BBC World4h ago

US burrito chain Chipotle opening first outlet in Mexico

Other US fast food brands have struggled to succeed in the countries their dishes originated.

South China Morning Post4h ago

Appetite for yuan assets sees London Clearing House accept dim sum bonds as collateral

South China Morning Post5h ago

Navigating the South China Sea dispute, 10 years after Hague ruling

BBC World5h ago

Australian police reveal unseen photos 25 years after British backpacker murder

Police hope the images could jog memories that will help them find the body of Peter Falconio.

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- China is deepening engagement with North Korea: senior Communist Party official Wang Huning is set to visit Pyongyang as diplomatic exchanges increase between the two states.
- France will use its Bastille Day military parade to signal European backing for Ukraine, underscoring continued Western support amid the war.
- Wildfires near Paris have devastated over 1,900 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, highlighting rising climate-related fire risks in Europe.
- In the Philippines, a strengthening El Niño threatens a severe hit to rice production, with forecasts suggesting up to a 30% collapse in output.
- The US-Iran standoff is intensifying: US President Donald Trump has threatened strikes on a fortified underground Iranian nuclear site, raising regional security concerns.
- Trade talks among the US, Mexico and Canada remain stalled, prompting criticism that the delay plays into China’s strategic advantage.
- Humanitarian and rights crises persist in Sudan: the UN reports a sharp rise in abuses, displacement and cholera-related deaths as fighting continues between rival forces.
- Migrant deaths and irregular journeys remain a major issue in West Africa: 131 Gambians have died in 2026 attempting irregular migration, mainly at sea.
- Several African countries face high-profile legal and security developments: in South Africa a suspect withdrew a plea deal and remains in custody; Uganda’s opposition figure Kizza Besigye said he was brought to court under duress; Kenyan authorities arrested 20 people and ordered a nationwide crackdown on political violence; Zimbabwean officials praised a public housing renovation project.
- Hong Kong and mainland business links to Central Asia are expanding, with mainland firms joining Hong Kong-led delegations and eyeing listings in the city.
- Hong Kong cultural brands are adapting to economic pressures; viral images of heavy-duty drones used in China’s flood rescues have sparked public debate about technology and emergency response; Singapore is seeing a temporary rise in durian prices after a brief supply surge.
- India has blocked release of a film about human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, keeping debate alive over how the country addresses historical abuses.
- In the UK, a whistleblower helped expose commercial links between a US official and Jeffrey Epstein through public records.
Overall picture: geopolitical tensions and security flashpoints persist—from Iran and the Korea Peninsula to trade rivalries—while climate-driven disasters, migration crises and domestic political and legal disputes are driving humanitarian and governance challenges worldwide.

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