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Ukraine and Russia each free first 390 prisoners in start of war’s biggest swap
Russia’s foreign minister says Moscow will present its peace terms to Kyiv when the POW exchange is completed.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:
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Sebastiao Salgado, award-winning Brazilian photographer, dies at age 81
One of the world’s most famous artists, his signature black-and-white images were marked by a deep interest in impoverished communities.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Inside Kim Jong Un’s Threat Perception
Understanding North Korea’s view of South Korea-U.S. extended deterrence sheds light on the security dilemma.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Harvard sues Trump administration over its ban on enrolment of foreign students
Federal suit calls move ‘blatant violation’ of constitutional rights with ‘devastating effect’ on university and over 7,000 visa holders.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Amid the Devastating Cuts to US Aid, Can Australia Step up?
Local staff and their partners face the greatest challenges from reduced U.S. funding. Australia should focus its efforts here.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:From Rhetoric to Reality: China-Russia Cooperation in the Arctic Accelerates
What began as political signaling is now becoming reality.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Iran, US finish latest round of nuclear negotiations, enrichment key issue
The talks seek to limit Tehran’s nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of some of the crushing economic sanctions the US has imposed on the nation.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:'We did not sign up for this': Harvard's foreign students are stuck and scared
Harvard has around 6,800 foreign students currently - a third are from China, and more than 700 are Indian.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:It’s Time for a New Global Arms Control Regime
Rather than resume nuclear testing, the Trump administration ought to strive to revive the moribund arms control regime.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:New satellite photos show damaged North Korean warship
Kim Jong Un has called the shipyard accident a "criminal act" and vowed to find those responsible.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:15 aid trucks looted in Gaza, says UN, amid dozens more deaths in Israeli strikes
Raids were motivated by ‘hunger, desperation and anxiety’, and support from the Israeli authorities is needed, the World Food Programme said.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:His Chinese-American ancestor defined birthright citizenship. Now he fights to preserve it
Wong Kim Ark won a landmark 1898 Supreme Court ruling; his great-grandson Norman Wong joins battle against Donald Trump’s bid to unravel it.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Diplomats call for renewed world order to confront Trump tariff chaos
Multilateralism is the only way to preserve peace and order, Croatian envoy tells Beijing conference.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Fitch keeps Hong Kong’s ‘AA-’ credit rating, as government touts fiscal strength
Ratings agency warns over impact of US-China trade war on GDP and worsening balance sheet, but maintains ‘stable’ outlook.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Russia casts doubt over Vatican as potential venue for Ukraine peace talks
Pope Leo had said the Vatican could act as a mediator in global conflicts, but Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said ‘many people are fantasising’ about meeting location.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to spend HK$300 million on flood-control steps to protect from megastorms
Authorities outline strategies and facility upgrades to better protect city from extreme weather events such as super typhoons and flooding that hit in 2023.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:At Summit With GCC and ASEAN, China’s Maritime Ambitions Complicate Its Trade Alliance Plans
Beijing will attend the ASEAN-China-GCC summit in the hopes of forging new commercial partnerships against U.S. tariffs, but a recent white paper doubling down on its South China Sea claims will deter ASEAN leaders.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Singapore cabinet sworn in as PM Lawrence Wong vows to steer country through new world order
Speaking at the Istana, Wong pledges to review and update Singapore’s economic strategies to meet the challenges of the new global landscape.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Inspectors did not need to look for ship flaws, Hong Kong disaster probe told
Most inspectors ‘would just walk past and ignore’ defects, retired Marine Department official tells inquest into Lamma ferry tragedy.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US ‘gold card’ fails to lure rich Chinese, Shenzhen exports decline: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump’s attempt to entice wealthy Chinese to the US to Shenzhen’s ‘volatile’ trade in April, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Could Trump’s Deals in the Middle East Secure US Influence Against China?
The agreements signed during Trump’s tour satisfy the Gulf’s strategic interests in ways China cannot.But will the reality live up to the hype?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:After Trump crypto dinner, Justin Sun celebrates ‘strong signal’ to the industry
The Tron founder, with the largest holding of the $TRUMP memecoin, tells the Post that he sees recent US crypto moves affecting China.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Why is China fighting so hard against the US’ new chip ban – and will it work?
Beijing’s strong reaction to new US curbs on Chinese chips stems from a growing confidence that it can outlast Washington in a stand-off, analysts say.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Global study debunks ‘lab leak’ theory, finds Covid-19 virus didn’t originate in Wuhan
Genetic analysis traces origins of coronavirus to bat populations in Laos and southwest China years before pandemic emerged.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Campaigning With a Bulletproof Vest: Political Violence and Polarization in South Korea
After surviving a stabbing and appearing on a coup arrest list, South Korea’s presidential frontrunner now campaigns behind bulletproof glass – exposing deeper political polarization and growing threats to democratic stability.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Trump threatens EU with 50% tariffs over breakdown in talks as Apple stares at 25%
Sweeping levies targeting bloc would start June 1 as China continues charm offensive across continent to deepen engagement.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:EU threatens to walk away from trade showdown with China over lack of progress
The bloc’s ambassador Jorge Toledo said he was ‘afraid we are not going to hold’ key talks paving the way for a leaders’ summit.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:US economy’s heavy dependence on arms sales should worry the world
Trump’s Gulf tour and his proposed budget highlight a disproportionate US reliance on its military-industrial complex.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:The Future of Decentralized Energy in Pakistan
Pakistan’s off-grid solar boom holds immense promise. But without strategic guidance and integrated policy, it risks reinforcing inequality instead of resolving it.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:After Protests Force a Shake-up, Who Would Become Mongolia’s Next Prime Minister?
Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene is expected to resign early next week amid public outrage over a lavish lifestyle. Who will succeed him?
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Xi urges ‘new chapter’ in China-Germany ties in call with chancellor amid US trade war
In first call with Germany’s Friedrich Merz, Xi Jinping calls for ‘fair, transparent and non-discriminatory’ environment for Chinese firms.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Japan’s ‘men’s concept cafes’ face scrutiny over unlicensed adult services
By operating as restaurants, these cafes have managed to skirt Japan’s adult entertainment law licensing requirements.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:South Sudan should ‘pull back from the brink’: UN
Civilian-populated areas, including a Medecins Sans Frontieres medical facility, have been targeted by warring sides despite warnings of a health catastrophe.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:India moves closer to trade deals with US and EU with lower tariffs as key aim
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India and the US are aiming for a ‘mutually beneficial trade agreement’.
Published on: May 23, 2025 | Source:Twilight of the Warriors exhibition opens at Hong Kong Kowloon Walled City site
Free exhibition inspired by hit film includes expanded showcase of local craftsmanship.
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