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Protests over Israel’s participation in Eurovision mark build-up to song contest semi-final

At dress rehearsal in Basel, Switzerland, demonstrators made disturbance during Israeli competitor’s performance, were ejected by security.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

80 Years Later, Okinawa Remains Haunted by the Ghosts of War

The hellish Battle of Okinawa left psychological scars that persist to the present day.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa to meet Trump in US on Wednesday over rising tensions

This week, the US resettled a first group of white Afrikaners that Trump claims are facing ‘persecution’ in South Africa.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US R&B singer Chris Brown arrested in UK, charged with ‘grievous bodily harm’

Brown, ex-boyfriend of Rihanna, was arrested in Manchester over alleged bottle attack of music producer Abe Diaw at London’s Tape nightclub.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

J.D. Vance, Marco Rubio to attend Pope Leo’s inaugural Mass

Pope Leo had been critical of Trump and Vance before taking leadership of the global Roman Catholic Church.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Nepal’s Call for Climate Action at Sagarmatha Sambaad

Nepal is set to host Sagarmatha Sambaad, also known as the “Everest Dialogue,” from May 16-18.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Racists and losers: J.D. Vance and America’s stupid trade war

His rant about ‘Chinese peasants’ reflects his government’s frustration over blinking first in Trump’s high-stakes game of chicken with China.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Will satellite dogfights be the final frontier for the US-China space rivalry?

Analysts warn of more intense space race as rival powers grappling with low trust and transparency seek both superiority and deterrence.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US judge pleads not guilty to impeding immigrant’s arrest

The case came after the US Justice Department vowed to probe local officials who impede the administration’s immigration enforcement.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Endurance swim attempt around Martha’s Vineyard to mark Jaws anniversary, plight of sharks

Lewis Pugh braves cold, sharks as he begins 12-day attempt at first swim around island, and urges an end to mass slaughter of the creatures.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing cautions Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison to ‘act with prudence’ over port deal

Warning by Ministry of Commerce comes after Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate pledged any sale would not violate laws amid antitrust probe.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hongkongers must obey orders on photography at 6 ‘prohibited places’: officials

Officials explain what residents can and can’t do when taking photos or approaching locations that are part of Beijing’s national security office.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Putin seeks Ukraine ‘vassalization’: Japanese expert in interview

As the war in Ukraine has ground into its third year, ceasefire negotiations have continued to falter. Despite mounting casualties and international fatigue, Russia shows little interest in halting its campaign. Ukraine, for its part, sees little to gain from any deal that would involve ceding territory. To that end, recent American efforts to broker […] The post Putin seeks Ukraine ‘vassalization’: Japanese expert in...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Trump says ‘getting close’ to deal to avoid Iran military action

Iran has held four rounds of talks with the Trump administration, which has sought to avert threatened military action by Israel.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Grand Kornhill Cinema becomes latest movie theatre to close in Hong Kong

Venue located in Kornhill Plaza South in Quarry Bay and operating as part of MCL chain will shut on May 28.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing’s bid to entice researchers home, visa-free policy expanded: SCMP daily highlights

From China’s recruitment drive for researchers to the world’s first supercomputer in orbit, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Higher Education and Authoritarianism: Lessons From Afghanistan for the US

While the U.S. government’s recent attacks on higher education may look much different from the Taliban’s, there are some parallels and useful lessons.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

DeepSeek’s popularity waning as Kuaishou gains in video generation, AI platform Poe finds

Only 3 per cent of queries on the Quora-owned platform went to DeepSeek-R1 by the end of April, down from a peak of 7 per cent in February.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s trade stand pays off but more clashes with US to come, analysts warn

Beijing should not harbour any illusions after early win, with sticking points and structural issues still to deal with.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukraine peace breakthrough unlikely as Putin declines to meet Zelensky in Turkey

‘We can’t be running around the world looking for Putin,’ Zelensky said after meeting Turkish President Erdogan in Ankara.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why China-US Trade Talks May Not Lead to a Comprehensive Deal

If the U.S. pressures China to free-float the yuan, increase market access, and go for full capital account convertibility, a trade deal is unlikely.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

US urged to ‘meet China halfway’ as envoy Perdue arrives in Beijing amid trade truce

Trump ally David Perdue faces ‘complicated and urgent’ tasks as he assumes post as American ambassador to China, analysts say.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India disputes Trump claim it is ready to charge US 'no tariffs'

India's foreign minister countered Trump saying "nothing is decided till everything is".

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

President Xi sends a message to Danish businesses ahead of China visit by foreign minister

First such letter to a foreign business community since 2021 shows how China is trying to expand its circle of friends amid a trade-war truce with the United States.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong student, 14, arrested for allegedly attacking teacher with chisel

Dispute occurred when teacher tried to stop Form Three pupil from eating bread during class, source says.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China expands visa-free travel to 5 Latin American nations after summit with regional bloc

The announcement comes amid Beijing’s latest push to gather international support for its opposition to Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing is a ‘red line’: Hungary vows it won’t decouple from China if pushed by Trump

‘Hungary is benefiting from these very intensive Chinese economic and trade relations. We’re not willing to give that up’: Budapest official.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China deploys world’s largest fleet of driverless mining trucks, powered by Huawei tech

The project aligns with the nation’s broader push to upgrade traditional industries with AI and other advanced technologies.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Number of visits to Hong Kong arts hub jumped 19% last year, hitting 15 million

West Kowloon Cultural District aiming to continue trend this year with local events and international collaborations to entice visitors.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Lizard found eating abandoned newborn horrifies Thailand: ‘sick to my stomach’

Horrified residents near Bangkok found a monitor lizard eating a newborn’s remains. Police are trying to find the mother to determine if the baby was alive.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Meitu founder’s wife buys Hong Kong luxury home for US$60 million

Wang Baoshan paid 22 per cent less than the asking price for the 5,466 sq ft detached house at 8 Perkins Road.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong vows enforcement of UN Iran sanctions, hits out at US measures

Locally based Super Sources Industrial and owner Wang Chao among list of firms, individuals hit by US sanctions for alleged Iran missile programme support.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump bags Middle East deals, just not the two he wants and needs

US President Donald Trump’s visit to Arab states in the Middle East this week generated plenty of multibillion-dollar deals. He said more than US$1 trillion worth of deals had been signed with Saudi Arabia alone, though the real total is likely much lower. Qatar also placed an order for 210 Boeing aircraft, a deal worth […] The post Trump bags Middle East deals, just not the two he wants and needs appeared first on...

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Why voters around Asia had Trump on their minds as they headed to the polls

Political analysts believe tariffs played a role in recent elections in Australia and Singapore, but not enough to fully explain the results.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China launches satellites to start building the world’s first supercomputer in orbit

Once complete, the space-based Three-Body Computing Constellation will support real-time, in-orbit data processing.

Published on: May 15, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post