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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanElon Musk, who is suing Microsoft, is also software giant’s guest in Grok AI partnership
Monday’s Seattle conference also became latest Microsoft event to be interrupted by a protest over company’s work with Israeli government.
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How critical minerals became Beijing’s ultimate trump card in US-China trade war
Beijing is still tightening its grip over supplies of rare earths and other key minerals despite the tariff truce, allowing it to cut off US access at will.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Is China the winner in the India-Pakistan conflict?
Pakistan's Chinese-made fighter jets were battle tested for the first time during hostilities with India.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:El Salvador arrests human rights lawyer helping deported migrants
Rights groups said arrest of Ruth Eleonora Lopez reflected a trend of growing authoritarianism under President Bukele, a Trump ally.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Rapid escalation of India-Pakistan clashes a warning of new tech dangers
Drones, long-range missiles and related technologies spare soldiers from live combat but also allow conflicts to be escalated in almost no time.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The Doors’ Jim Morrison bust found in France, 37 years after theft from Paris graveyard
Sculpture, stolen in 1988 from Pere Lachaise cemetery, was found during search tied to a fraud case led by Paris public prosecutor’s office.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Nippon Steel to invest US$4 billion for US Steel mill in US$14 billion package
Pledge, up from US$1.4 billion, pitched as part of last-ditch effort to win approval of merger, which has faced opposition from Biden, Trump.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:22 countries demand Israel allow ‘full resumption’ of Gaza aid
Joint statement released as UN said 9 aid trucks authorised to enter Gaza, describing it as ‘drop in the ocean’ amid the humanitarian crisis.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:How India Is Reducing Dependence on China for Rare Earth Minerals
Through recycling, R&D, and diversifying imports as well as by facilitating a regional market for rare earth minerals, the dependence on the Chinese supply chain can be reduced.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Vance gives Pope Leo an invitation from Trump to visit White House
Chicago-born pope took the letter and put it on his desk, was heard saying ‘at some point’ in Vatican Media’s video footage of meeting.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong woman selling electric toothbrush online loses HK$800,000 in scam
Purported buyer gives her link to complete transaction and woman later realises money missing from her account.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:‘Sesame Street’ joins Netflix, with ‘character-focused’ segments for Elmo, Big Bird, pals
The streaming deal with Netflix, expands ‘Sesame Street’s’ global reach while retaining its PBS partnership for free access on US television.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:As Liberals’ New Leader, Sussan Ley Makes History – But Faces Unprecedented Difficulties
The Liberal Party's first female leader faces the difficult task of leading the party back to the political center.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Indian Security Forces Massacre Burmese Resistance Functionaries
The torture and killing of 10 rebels at Chandel near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur has sent shockwaves through Myanmar’s resistance groups.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:After Putin call, Trump says Russia and Ukraine to negotiate ceasefire ‘immediately’
US president also says conversation with Russian leader yielded agreement that Washington and Moscow pursue large-scale trade once war ends.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Parents warned after men approach schoolgirls in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long
Community care team alerts parents after two young men offered young girls at playground gifts and to accompany them home.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Hongkongers using CLP Power pay less due to cheaper global fuel
In its quarterly results, company also says electricity sales fell by 2.6 per cent, year on year.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong marine officials missed ferry design flaw, disaster inquiry hears
Coroner’s Court hears evidence from three current and former ship inspectors involved in checks on ill-fated Lamma IV over the years.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The US and China called a truce on tariffs, but is the battleground expanding?
Analysts say Trump is looking to tighten tech restrictions, and this time Beijing has a better ‘toolkit’ to counter ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:King Charles sends message of support to Biden after cancer diagnosis
UK monarch undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer. Biden vowed to fight ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer, thanked Americans for support.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Third time lucky? Richard Li’s insurer FWD files to list in Hong Kong amid rising IPO wave
The insurer has received preliminary interest from potential investors for its third attempt to list in Hong Kong, sources say.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:China’s manufacturing mostly resilient, BeiDou’s market success: SCMP daily highlights
From China speeding up a Pakistani dam’s construction to milestone for Chinese version of GPS, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Half of Hong Kong organisations audited by watchdog collect personal data using AI
Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says most of the organisations have contingency plans for data breaches.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:California Just Overtook Japan’s Economy: A Wake-up Call for Japanese Policymakers
The symbolic moment of California surpassing Japan in economic size reflects deeper structural stagnation.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Huawei launches US$3,300 foldable tablet running HarmonyOS, flexing its hardware muscle
Huawei has launched a foldable-screen laptop and a more traditional MateBook Pro with home-grown tech after being cut off from Microsoft and Intel.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Outcry among lawmakers as Hong Kong Ombudsman removes years of archived reports
Records of reports shortened from the previous 10 years to just three, with public access only permitted through written request.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:China’s First Law to Promote Private Enterprise: What Does It Mean?
China’s new private enterprise law promotes fair competition and equal treatment, yet also signals that private enterprise is welcome only as long as it serves the Communist Party’s broader political objectives.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:South Korea’s 2025 Election: A Test for Gender Equality
South Korea’s 2025 presidential election exposes the country’s deep gender gap in political representation.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Why Europe and Asean are aligning to hedge against US, China dependence
Despite diplomatic and ideological differences, the EU and Southeast Asia’s trade and defence needs are bringing the two sides together.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Ex-England striker Gary Lineker leaves BBC after Zionism social media post
The ex-England footballer’s departure ends his 25-year tenure as Match of the Day host.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Singapore traders drawn into Indonesia’s US$12 billion Pertamina corruption probe
Indonesia is dependent on energy imports, and Singapore-based companies are regular participants in Pertamina’s tenders for the purchase of petrol and crude oil.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:EU follows China and bans Brazilian poultry exports after bird flu outbreak
Brazil confirmed its first outbreak of bird flu on a poultry farm on Friday.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:China directs state bodies to buy more home-made EVs for official use
Beijing’s latest order follows similar notices in 2024 that aim to increase Made in China electric vehicles in government fleets.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:Singapore election: Workers’ Party’s Andre Low and Eileen Chong chosen as NCMPs
The posts of Non-Constituency Members of Parliament are given to the “best losers” after every election in Singapore.
Published on: May 19, 2025 | Source:The South Korea-US Alliance Is Due for an Overhaul
At a time of growing U.S.-China competition, the purpose of the alliance is once again becoming a subject of debate.
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