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Venezuela says it has received first high-level criminal among US deportees

Interior minister said deportee ‘belongs to a gang from Trujillo state, the gang … El Cagon’, without elaborating on the person’s identity.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China is ready to start producing its own top mathematicians: Shing-Tung Yau

When the 75-year-old maths genius left Harvard, many thought he would retire. Instead, he is nurturing the next generation of Chinese talent.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Duterte drama should inspire Malaysia to reconsider joining ICC

If Malaysia is serious about its global legal credibility and commitment to justice, it must take this chance to return to the Rome Statute.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Keir Starmer, Donald Trump hold ‘productive’ talks on US-UK trade deal: Downing Street

Trump himself has dangled prospect of ‘great’ deal that could help UK avoid, or at least soften, blow caused by tariffs he has promised.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump says ‘not joking’ about possible third term as US president

Speaking to NBC News, Trump said: ‘There are methods which you could do it.’ It would defy the two-term limit stipulated in US constitution.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump’s letter

In the March 12 letter, Trump said he asked Iran to negotiate ‘because if we have to go in militarily, it’s going to be a terrible thing’.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Richard Chamberlain, star of Shōgun, Dr Kildare, The Thorn Birds, dies at 90

US actor became king of the 1980s TV miniseries, playing a western prisoner in Shōgun and a priest tempted by love in The Thorn Birds.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

WASNJ|John Locke Official Summer School 2025 Debuts in China!

The John Locke Institute, an independent educational organization based in Oxford, UK, is renowned for its prestigious John Locke Essay Competition, widely regarded as the gold standard in global humanities and social sciences writing contests. Another flagship program, the John Locke Summer School, has also emerged as a top-tier humanities summer program. The John Locke Summer School covers a wide range of academic...

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

2 killed, 35 injured in Russian drone attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv

The strike came as Ukraine seeks strong backing from Western allies to pressure Russia into ending its full-scale invasion.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong rescue team set to begin work in quake-hit Myanmar

International and local NGOs also appeal for donations following the disaster.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nuclear risk from military AI prompts calls for US, China and others to seek agreement

The technology is increasingly being adopted by armed forces, but so far there has been no global consensus on how to manage the risks.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US diplomats using Trump ‘diktat’ to interfere, French minister says

A letter from the US embassy claimed that Trump’s rollback of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives could apply outside the US.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Closer ties among US allies may bring turmoil to South China Sea, Taiwan Strait: analysts

Warning comes after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth visits Philippines and Japan with pledges to boost defence cooperation.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Vietnam faces mass bankruptcies of renewable energy producers

The application of a new power purchasing price by Vietnam Electricity puts 173 solar and wind projects at risk of insolvency.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China pledges stricter EV market oversight to curb unfair price cuts and boost industry

China vows to combat unfair pricing and misinformation by EV players, as it aims to stabilise growth and profitability of the sector.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

As the White House sends mixed signals, Beijing bides its time

While Trump appears willing to improve ties, Chinese policymakers are likely to be more focused on understanding his true intentions.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Turkey opposition ramps up rallies as Swedish journalist jailed

The arrest of Istanbul’s opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu sparked the most significant anti-government protests in Turkey in over a decade.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath

The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Could China become an attractive retirement home for foreigners?

A retiree visa could boost the economy and improve the elderly care industry, according to proposal.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

12 dead in Nigeria clashes between military and Shiite protesters

Amnesty International said soldiers fired live rounds at protesters as a form of crowd control – events the military disputed.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Is China’s top-down science strategy driving innovation or killing it?

Study challenging view that free exploration is best for innovation sparks debate over role of state-driven science in frontier research.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Selfish’ Chinese man who used mall baby nursing room for online meeting ridiculed online

‘Irresponsible’ graduate student claims broken lock in infant nursing room left him trapped inside, led to subsequent respiratory illness.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport

Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

AIKEYME in action: India counters China with African naval outreach

India’s naval diplomacy focuses on building trust and offering a ‘non-coercive’ alternative to China’s investments, analysts say.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Tehran sit-in dispersed after 48 days outside Iran’s parliament

The protesters were calling for the implementation of a bill imposing tougher penalties on women who refuse to wear the covering.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Brussels should listen to Europe’s CEOs who want closer China ties

Amid a hail of US tariffs, a strong showing of CEOs from Europe and UK at China Development Forum reflects a desire to stay invested in China.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Car trouble: is a drop in China-Russia auto shipments a bad omen for trade?

As the US attempts to peel Russia away from China, Moscow and Beijing’s auto trade has slowed. Is Donald Trump’s plan working?

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Man tending grave probed for starting South Korea fires

The fire spread rapidly, killing 30 people and causing widespread damage.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Still reeling from Chinese visitor losses, Thai tourism suffers an earthquake

Post-quake jitters and existing safety concerns expected to cut tourist arrivals by 10-15 per cent in the next two weeks.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Christie’s and Sotheby’s Hong Kong auctions underwhelm as sales slump to 6-year low

The world’s leading auction houses made a combined US$89.2 million, the lowest since autumn 2018, according to data from ArtTactic.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

From underdog to genius: Yale computer scientist Sun Huanbo returns to China

A rising star in robotics has returned to his roots, taking up a post as the new head of a key laboratory.

Published on: March 30, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post