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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanHong Kong gas usage remains below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year
Supplier expects trend to persist while economists attribute lower consumption to changing lifestyles, including increased mainland travel.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:
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China’s Belt and Road crediblity collapsing fast in Thailand
BANGKOK – China’s Belt and Road Initiative projects are being scrutinized in Thailand after Myanmar’s 7.7 earthquake pancaked a 30-floor building 966 kilometers (600 miles) away that Chinese engineers were constructing in Bangkok. The incomplete skyscraper was the only building to collapse in the lightly damaged Thai capital. But the disaster exposed allegedly substandard steel […] The post China’s Belt and Road...
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source:In South Korea, crushing academic pressures start in kindergarten: ‘it’s very worrying’
Forget play dates – in some parts of Seoul, four-year-olds are already training for the notorious Suneung college entrance exam.
Published on: April 06, 2025 | Source: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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:‘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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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: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.
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