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Deadly Kashmir attack risks India military escalation against Pakistan
India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say.
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Why deadly Kashmir attack risks military escalation from India
India will respond but it's not clear how - or at what cost, experts say.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:US soldier Korbein Schultz jailed for selling defence secrets to China
The intelligence analyst with top-secret clearance was paid US$42,000 to share over 90 sensitive military documents.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Beijing’s approach to South China Sea tensions: reduce now, resolve later
While focusing on economic links, China is open to negotiating with rival claimants as long as actors outside the region aren’t involved.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Asia’s New Nuclear Age
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Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Harvey Weinstein’s #MeToo rape retrial opens with added allegations from ex-model
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Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:European Parliament in ‘final stages’ of talks with China to remove sanctions on lawmakers
‘It has always been the EP’s intention to have sanctions lifted and resume relations with China,’ spokesperson says.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump says Ukraine peace deal ‘very close’ but slams Zelensky’s Crimea stance
The Ukrainian president refuses to cede the territory to Russia as a condition for ending the conflict.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump says he may revise US tariff amounts for some trading partners including China
Prospect of ‘special deal’ sends US equities market surging as Wall Street Journal reports White House is considering more targeted taxes.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:China backs Iran holding nuclear talks with ‘bullying’ US, says top diplomat Wang Yi
Foreign ministers meet in Beijing and decry America’s ‘abuse of tariffs’ ahead of negotiations this week between Washington and Tehran.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017
Baptist University climbs to 50th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, while Beijing’s Tsinghua University keeps grip on top spot.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Can AI predict next pope? ChatGPT, Musk’s Grok, Google Gemini struggle with Vatican riddle
AI tools struggled with the Vatican’s secrecy, providing mixed insights on papal contenders like Parolin and Tagle, making predictions nearly impossible.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Kashmir
Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Rage and despair after brazen attack kills 26 in Indian-administered Kashmir
Families are mourning loved ones killed by gunmen in one of India's most popular tourist destinations.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:As Donald Trump’s tariffs hit US allies hard, will China make inroads?
From the EU to Australia, the West’s geopolitical partnerships have fractured, but suspicions about Beijing persist.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong supporting European business collaboration surge in Qianhai
Escalating US-China trade war has resulted in European business chambers seeking out opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:The Cost of China-US Rivalry Is Falling on Students
As the definition of national security expands, students are increasingly caught in the crosshairs.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:The Real Threat Behind Trump’s Trade War: China’s Currency Offensive
China has been steadily working to elevate the international profile of the RMB. Though progress has been gradual, it carries real risks to the U.S. dollar’s dominance.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:China fires back after White House site pushes Covid-19 ‘lab leak’ theory
China accuses Washington of fabricating theory that coronavirus came from Wuhan laboratory, suggests it came from US instead.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:No-shows at Shanghai car expo reflect brutal competition in mainland market
Hyundai, Hozon, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar and nearly a dozen other marques miss the world’s largest auto event.
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Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Geely’s Zeekr debuts luxury SUV as Chinese auto giant takes on Mercedes-Benz, BMW
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Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Thailand, criticised over Bangkok building collapse, to test mobile alerts
The system will use three mobile networks to send warning messages in Thai and English, accompanied by a siren.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Trump ‘panicking’ over tariffs, China’s biggest warships on show: SCMP daily highlights
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Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Japan’s Nissan looks to export China-made electric cars in global expansion push
Nissan displayed two new vehicles at the Shanghai Auto Show on Wednesday as part of an effort to launch 10 new-energy vehicles by mid-2027.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:German firms in China count cost of rising US-China trade tensions
While many are adopting a wait-and-see approach, 38% are stepping up localisation efforts in China.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:How the Philippines Can Counter China’s South China Sea Aggression
The Philippines’ uncoordinated maritime responses are playing into China’s hands. It's time to integrate Manila’s maritime security apparatus.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Travellers in Thailand will now need ‘arrival card’ as Netflix’s White Lotus boosts tourism
The reintroduction of the digital arrival card from May 1 aims to streamline immigration processes and reduce waiting times.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Can Kashmir’s fragile peace survive? India’s Modi faces crisis after tourist massacre
Critics say the killings erode the BJP’s claims of restoring calm since revoking the region’s special status.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:The world has lost a pope dedicated to the poor and the planet
From promoting climate justice to supporting migrants, Pope Francis genuinely practised the ‘preferential option for the poor’.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Singapore’s election campaign kicks off with surprises and shifting stakes
Unexpected candidate swaps and a crowded Tampines GRC signal a more unpredictable election than many anticipated.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:A Chinese cave explorer found something extraordinary. Now he fears it will be destroyed
Experts say newly found karst cave has sediment ‘gene pool’ that hasn’t been seen before, but it needs to be protected before it’s too late.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Terrorists Target Tourist Hotspot in India’s Jammu and Kashmir
The Resistance Group, an affiliate of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the mass killings. How will India respond?
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:Malaysia football urged to fix unpaid salaries crisis: ‘I am going home without any money’
The need for reforms arises amid growing grievances from players and coaches, with one footballer claiming he has not been paid for nine months.
Published on: April 23, 2025 | Source:From izakaya to haute cuisine: WeChat helps Chinese tourists book tables across Japan
The Chinese-language version of Tabelog, a popular Japanese restaurant review website, is now available as a mini program on WeChat.
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