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Does India’s surprise tariff move on US signal a tougher stance on trade or just ‘symbolism’?

Delhi’s WTO complaint on US steel and aluminium tariffs highlights India’s aim to protect its trade interests without direct retaliation, observers said.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How ‘Friend’ Trump Embarrassed Modi

Trump claiming credit for brokering the India-Pakistan ceasefire has stung PM Modi’s "strong leader" image at home.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Japanese military training plane crashes with 2 on board

The plane is a ‘domestically produced, highly reliable and maintainable training aircraft’ that is used for ‘all basic flight courses’.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

EU’s Von der Leyen loses court case over secret Pfizer texts

Wednesday’s ruling is likely to affect how the EU’s executive arm treats text messages in the future.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

From gyms to supermarkets, Hong Kong tenants are spoiled for discounts amid retail gloom

Hong Kong landlords offer significant discounts to attract tenants amid ongoing retail challenges, reduced tourist spending.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China and Russia sign nuclear reactor deal to fuel lunar research station

Agreement energises plans for joint base, setting stage for long-term human presence on the moon.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s Zhipu eyes expansion via Belt and Road Initiative as global AI market heats up

Zhipu AI’s plan reflects intensifying efforts by both Chinese and US companies to widen the global adoption of their AI systems.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

HSBC moves to repossess Hong Kong flat of Abby Choi’s former father-in-law

Court summons for Kwong Kau is latest development in controversy over his subsidised flat, which has already prompted tightening of some rules.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong judges doubt government to blame for lack of slavery law after sex case

Legal challenge by domestic helper who lost two sexual exploitation cases can’t force authorities to enact laws against forced labour, court says.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump meets Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa, urges him to establish Israel ties

Sharaa was for years the leader of al-Qaeda’s official wing in the Syrian conflict. The US removed a US$10 million bounty on him in December.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Panda politics: Zoos have always been ideological

President Donald Trump’s sweeping range of more than 130 executive orders and other decisions aim to upend everything from long-standing immigration policy to the control of a performing arts center. But so far, zoos are not among the many issues the Trump administration has focused on. That might no longer be the case. Trump issued […] The post Panda politics: Zoos have always been ideological appeared first on Asia...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Hong Kong accelerates self-driving vehicle trials with Tung Chung expansion

City gearing up for the potential of autonomous services, including ride-hailing and minibuses, within two years.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China sports brand sparks outrage after diving queen Quan Hongchan sidelined in event photo

Angry fans of Olympic diving icon accuse brand of ‘opportunism’, sparking wave of product returns.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China reveals tech ‘breakthrough’ behind Pakistan’s hypersonic strike on India

Chinese missiles were used by Pakistan to destroy an Indian air defence system last week in what is believed to be their first combat use.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia

The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Syria’s rebel leader Sharaa’s path from global jihad to Trump meeting

The meeting in Saudi Arabia is a milestone for a man who joined al-Qaeda in Iraq around the time of the 2003 US-led invasion.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong police yet to identify ‘mentally unstable’ woman in scissors attacks

Investigators are still working to identify the woman arrested in connection with attacks on two female pedestrians in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China confirms Japanese citizen has been jailed for spying in Shanghai

The foreign ministry did not reveal details of the case, but Japanese media reports say a man in his 50s has been given a 12-year sentence.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Defense dogma: Singapore’s military service ritual ripe for reform

Since 1967, National Service (NS) has stood as a rite of passage for generations of Singaporean men, strengthening our defense, uniting our diverse society and instilling discipline and resilience among the population. It is a legacy that commands deep respect, forged in a time of uncertainty when our nation’s very survival hung in the balance. […] The post Defense dogma: Singapore’s military service ritual ripe for...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Indonesia’s costly bet on French Rafale jets under scrutiny after India-Pakistan aerial clash

US$8.1 billion deal for 42 Rafale jets triggers alarm, but Pakistan’s claims may offer grounds for ‘evaluation’ of their use in Indonesia’s defence strategy.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese boy holds food counter as strong winds hit parents’ restaurant

The boy first held down the food counter before going into the shop to turn off the power supply.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tencent posts best quarter on record as world’s largest video games publisher bets on AI

The tech giant reported US$25 billion in revenue for the first quarter, its largest ever for a three-month period, beating estimates.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump’s Ukraine mediation reaching its logical limit

US mediation between Russia and Ukraine earlier captivated the world with hopes it could lead to a breakthrough, but expectations have since been tempered with a recenttoughening of America’s negotiating stancetowards Russia. Latest developments have seen Ukraine and the West demand Russia’s compliance with an unconditional ceasefire, to which Russian President Vladimir Putinrespondedby offering the […] The post Trump’...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

India’s little war hands Pakistan wins on multiple fronts

The recent India-Pakistan military confrontation has reshaped domestic political dynamics on both sides of the border. While the guns have fallen silent following a hastily brokered ceasefire between the nuclear powers, the political aftershocks are reverberating across the region. Perhaps the most consequential and surprising outcome has been the unexpected reputational boon for Pakistan’s until […] The post India’s...

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

British Authorities Charge Former Myanmar Envoy With Trespassing on London Residence

Claiming to represent Myanmar's legitimate government, Kyaw Zwar Minn has refused to leave the ambassador's residence in London.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Plane crash victims' families file complaint against Jeju Air CEO

A criminal complaint was filed against 15 people, including the transport minister, for negligence.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Vietnam Takes Steps to Tackle Piracy and Counterfeiting Amid US Trade Negotiations

Trump administration trade officials accuse Hanoi of failing to stem the sale of counterfeit goods, many of them produced in China.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Wave of knife attacks in Japan sparks fears of copycat cases

More youths are feeling isolated in Japan, and some among them will not hesitate to carry out acts of extreme violence, analysts say.

Published on: May 14, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Trump’s freebie Qatar jet is the stuff of nightmares in spyworld

Legal and ethical qualms aside, the luxury Boeing 747 would present a prime opportunity to bug, track and surveil the US president.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How real is the risk of nuclear war between India and Pakistan?

Recent hostilities were a reminder of how easily a crisis could escalate into catastrophe.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Tariff flux clouds Chinese car-parts makers’ overseas expansion plans

The fluid tariff situation makes planning difficult, particularly with regard to offshore investment, S&P analysts say.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Understanding The Logic of Vietnam’s Reconciliation Policy

Hanoi is willing to let bygones be bygones, but many RVN sympathizers refuse to accept the legitimacy of the country's communist political system.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

The heartbeat of a billion: What Virat Kohli meant to India

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli announced retirement from international Test cricket on Monday.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

DeepSeek’s AI in hospitals is ‘too fast, too soon’, Chinese medical researchers warn

A paper warning of ‘substantial clinical risk’ from an overreliance on AI models makes a team of medical researchers a rare voice of caution.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UK man jailed for 38 years weeps as court overturns his murder conviction

Peter Sullivan, the UK’s longest-serving victim of a wrongful conviction, has been released after being exonerated by DNA evidence.

Published on: May 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post