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Sinking feeling: is Australia’s navy ready for a Pacific conflict?

For years, Australia assumed it had time on its side. But experts warn its maritime defences are woefully unprepared for a modern conflict.

Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US revokes all South Sudan visas after it refuses to take back its citizens

The African nation is on the brink of return to civil war after its First Vice-President Riek Machar was placed under house arrest last week.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

DeepSeek unveils new AI reasoning method as anticipation for its next-gen model rises

In collaboration with Tsinghua University, DeepSeek developed a technique combining reasoning methods to guide AI models towards human preferences.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UK PM Keir Starmer ready to ‘shelter’ businesses from Trump tariff storm

The prime minister says the priority is to get a deal with the US, but state intervention for the worst-hit industries is also on the table.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

As EU considers its place in a post-American West, others wait to see where it settles

Some hope Europe’s developed economy and adherence to rules will be attractive to partners turned off by a ‘might makes right’ world.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump’s plan for port fees on Chinese-made ships won’t save US shipyards

Instead, US exporters and smaller ports would face collapse even as higher costs force trade away and erode American economic interests in the long run.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine’s Zelensky slams ‘weak’ US reply after Russian strike kills 9 children

The US embassy response did not blame Russia for a deadly missile attack near a playground in the Ukraine president’s hometown.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump doubles down on tariffs, says China ‘hit much harder’ than US

The US president told Americans to ‘hang tough’, warning them of pain ahead but promising that the United States would ‘win’.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thousands protest against Trump and Musk in rallies across US: ‘hands off’

Organisers expect it to be the largest day of demonstrations in response to policies pushed by the US president and his billionaire adviser.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Zelensky hails progress in talks with UK, French military chiefs

The visit to Kyiv came on the same day that a Russian missile strike on Zelensky’s home city killed 18 people, among them nine children.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Spaniards protest housing crisis, hedge funds backing short-term rentals

Thousands marched in the capital Madrid and 30 other cities, organised by housing activists and backed by Spain’s main trade unions.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China flexes military muscles with rare, large-scale missile test in Gobi Desert

Unprecedented scale of test signals Beijing’s growing confidence in its capacity to counter advanced threats and project dominance.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Netanyahu to discuss tariffs with Trump in Washington visit

Unspecified Israeli goods exported to the US will face a 17 per cent tariff, despite Israel’s move to cancel its tariffs on US imports.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China vows more ‘resolute measures’ against Trump tariffs blitz as US stocks plunge

Foreign ministry releases position paper a day after China becomes first country to hit back against latest barrage of US tariffs.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong housing body prepares new round of contracts targeting well-off tenants

Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan also says the organisation is confident new rules will stand up to legal scrutiny.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Libya’s crackdown on NGOs a distraction from internal failures, analysts say

War-torn Libya is a key departure point on Africa’s Mediterranean coast for migrants risking sea voyages in the hope of reaching Europe.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Tai chi in a fog’: why China’s international arbitration goals are proving elusive

Credibility problems, local practices and geopolitics stand in the way of the leadership’s ambitions for its top-tier cities, experts say.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Video shows slain Gaza aid workers last moments, Red Crescent says

The video was recovered from the cellphone of an aid worker killed in Gaza, showing clearly marked ambulances and emergency lights flashing.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US Treasury chief Bessent: stock market drop a ‘Mag 7’ problem, not a Maga one

The decline has more to do with the emergence of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek than with Trump’s economic policies, Bessent says.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

2 injured after truck slips down slope and crashes into car in Hong Kong

Light truck and private car were about 20 metres apart before the former slipped backwards down the slope and struck the other vehicle.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US, Panama discuss ‘importance’ of audit on CK Hutchison’s canal ports

US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau recognises Panama’s efforts in curbing Beijing’s influence, spokeswoman says.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tariffs bring turmoil to US, Canada farm machinery manufacturers

With farm machine purchases negotiated months or up to a year or more in advance, the risk of tariffs makes new equipment too costly.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

What lessons can be learned from case of Hong Kong girl who was shaken to death?

Social workers did their part checking whether the mother was fit to care for Nga-sze but ‘neglected’ further scrutiny on family, lawmaker says.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China son pays off US$2.8 million debt for parents by teaching calligraphy, impresses many

Creator with lifelong fascination for traditional art form clears cash arrears over 7-year period after opening teaching studio in 2016.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Philippines disputes China’s arrest of alleged Filipino spies

The Philippines says the three were ordinary citizens and the arrests could be retaliation for Manila’s arrest of alleged Chinese spies.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Cambodia’s China-renovated naval base has ‘nothing to hide’, Hun Manet says

Senior officials denied US media reports in 2022 that the new facilities were being built exclusively for the Chinese navy.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese pay it forward with free meals to ease hardship, inspire hope in tough job market

Even restaurateurs and other vendors hit by economic pressures are promoting free meals and other charitable offers to help others.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Vietnamese firms bemoan ‘absurdity’ of Trump’s higher tariff as US orders fall

As part of President Donald Trump’s move to impose ‘reciprocal’ tariffs, Vietnam will face a levy of 46 per cent on its exports to the US.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong urged to axe civil service perks, as HK$300 million spent on holiday bonuses

But authorities say benefits are necessary as they are mentioned in job contracts and can help boost employee morale.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again

The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Yoon Suk-yeol’s ‘invalid’ impeachment sparks protests, political turmoil in South Korea

Yoon’s supporters took to the streets in the capital and braved the rain on Saturday, chanting that his impeachment was invalid!

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese authorities warn of fire and road safety risks over traditional Ching Ming holiday

The tomb-sweeping festival sees millions taking to the roads and burning offerings such as paper money to honour their ancestors.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hongkongers’ water usage drops by 12% compared with during peak of pandemic

Water supplies chief Roger Wong also says government still deciding how much to adjust prices by, about nine months after idea was floated.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

From Trump to the Great Depression, did tariffs ever truly help the US economy?

Tariffs, like Trump’s, have a chequered past, with experts suggesting access to resources and labour are key to growth, not levies.

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s plan for world’s biggest dam a mega-disaster for India

China’s ambitious plan to construct the world’s largest hydropower dam on the Brahmaputra River marks a significant and crucial turning point in South Asia’s geopolitical landscape. This project is more than just a Chinese technological marvel; it heralds a profound shift in regional power dynamics, particularly in the realm of transboundary water politics. While Pakistan […] The post China’s plan for world’s biggest...

Published on: April 05, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times