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Will US tariffs sink Australia’s Aukus submarine delivery goals?
About one-third of the steel and aluminium used in US naval vessels, including the Aukus submarines, have been hit by Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Published on: April 20, 2025 | Source:
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India's sword-wielding grandmother still going strong at 82
At 82, Meenakshi Amma is possibly the oldest woman to practise an ancient Indian martial art.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Thousands protest, as new round of anti-Trump rallies hits US cities
Demonstrators took aim at the US president’s deportation of migrants and his administration’s ‘direct assault’ on the rule of law.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:1 man, 10,000 durian trees: China’s planting pains give way to golden home-grown bounty
Tropical Hainan province has defied sceptics and rewarded investors with China-grown durian, but it ‘simply cannot compete’ with booming imports from Southeast Asia.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Could Asean help jump-start US-China trade negotiations?
The bloc’s summit involving dialogue partners is an ideal space for the US and China to talk, but time is of the essence.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Gaza war: Israel’s Netanyahu says military to increase pressure on Hamas
The militants have rejected a proposal for another temporary truce, seeking a deal to end a war in exchange for the release of all hostages.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Trump officials say Harvard letter that sparked legal battle was sent by mistake: report
The Ivy League university declined to ‘surrender’ to the letter’s demands, prompting an escalating series of attacks by the US president.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:DHL Express suspends business-to-consumer shipments to US
Business-to-business shipments to US companies with declarable value above US$800 will not be suspended, but might also face delays, company says.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Canada PM Mark Carney vows deeper deficit to fund defence and infrastructure
The Liberal plan would run deeper deficits to cut income taxes, grow infrastructure spending and reduce the country’s dependence on the US.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Ukraine wary as Russia’s Putin declares Easter ceasefire
Zelensky said his country would reciprocate if Moscow’s forces observed the truce, and proposed extending the ceasefire beyond Sunday.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s Muslims welcome Halal Food Festival as latest step towards inclusivity
City is also more than halfway towards goal of establishing 500 halal-friendly restaurants by end of year.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Ethnic Karen people flee Myanmar for Thailand amid bombing, unrest
Fighting has been raging in Myanmar’s Kayin state on the Thai border, with local ethnic militias battling the junta that seized power in 2021.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Pakistan expels tens of thousands of Afghans
Pakistan has accelerated its drive to expel Afghans who are undocumented or had temporary permission to stay.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:What crowds? Hong Kong geopark hotspot quiet on Easter holiday after warnings
Worries about crowds at High Island Reservoir’s East Dam in Sai Kung appear to have put some visitors off, while others soak up the serenity.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:China releases footage of sixth-generation J-36 fighter. What clues does it offer?
Beijing may be trying to show it is making rapid progress, while the images have heightened speculation about how the planes would be used.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Myanmar's capital Nay Pyi Taw to be redrawn following earthquake
The BBC has seen evidence indicating about 70% of government buildings were damaged by the quake in the capital.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Violence-plagued Ecuador on alert over alleged assassination plot
The government accused ‘criminal structures’ working with political candidates of hatching the plot, but did not offer any specific names.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Mainland tourists seek out US goods in Hong Kong amid trade war, but few buy: retailers
Retail businesses in the city report slow sales during the Easter holiday as Hongkongers opt to travel.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:China vows to hit back at US’ new ‘discriminatory’ port fees
Ministry of Commerce says the fresh levies on Chinese vessels will undermine the global supply chain.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Cambodia’s renovated naval base welcomes 2 Japanese warships despite US concerns
The Japanese embassy in Phnom Penh said that the visit is ‘a historically significant event’ that would ‘enhance trust and confidence’.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Five dead as huge waves hit Australia coast
Two other people are missing, as officials urge people to take caution as a surf warnings remain.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Will the US hand space leadership to China by pulling Nasa out of Mars race?
Experts contrast Washington’s budget threat to Martian sample return programme and clear goals for Tianwen-3 mission and beyond.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Gazans resort to turtle meat amid famine, humanitarian crisis: UN
The heads of 12 major aid organisations warned that ‘famine is not just a risk, but likely rapidly unfolding’ in Gaza.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police arrest 4, seize HK$38 million of cocaine in drug crackdown
Officers discover 48kg of suspected cocaine after raiding 2,000 sq ft drug storage warehouse in Ta Kwu Ling.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Mob in Pakistan beats to death man from persecuted minority
The minority Ahmadiyya community are considered heretics by the Pakistani government and have been persecuted for decades.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Nvidia boss Jensen Huang meets Shanghai mayor in wake of new US export controls on chips
The tech chief executive’s visit is seen by Chinese media as a sign the US company remains committed to the country.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:China’s humanoid robot half marathon winner wants to be ‘Android’ of robotics
Likening its tech to Google’s Android, the state-backed X-Humanoid is seeking a greater role in China’s highly competitive robotics industry.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Myanmar’s earthquake recovery hindered by lack of resources, aftershocks
The United Nations estimated that at least 2.5 million tons of debris from the quake, roughly 125,000 truckloads, will need to be removed.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:How China is filling a weapons supply gap in Africa’s Sahel left by France and Russia
Beijing is expanding its military footprint in the region with rapid deliveries of affordable equipment.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Chinese woman pays late boyfriend’s debt, cares for parents even after marrying another man
Woman shows ‘great love’ to pay off debts of US$82,000 by moving around country for work, borrowing cash from a friend.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:India central banker Malhotra warns of dwindling money market liquidity
Reserve Bank Governor Malhotra said banks must be proactive to ensure that liquidity measures are transmitted to the broader market.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Robots race in Chinese half marathon
The Yizhuang half marathon is the first time robots have raced alongside humans over such a distance.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Buy from official channels, watchdog says after Hong Kong family’s Coldplay ticket ordeal
Victim recounts multiple ‘misleading’ conversations with platform Viagogo, waiting in vain outside Kai Tak Stadium during concert.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:US tariff threats open door to a ‘make in India’ moment
From iPhones to automotive parts, India has seen some manufacturing successes, but can it now scale up as tariff clouds gather?
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source:Russian tourists lift China’s beach resorts as visits surge
Sanya, long a favourite of Russian tourists, saw visits soar elevenfold last year as China’s visa-free policies begin to pay off.
Published on: April 19, 2025 | Source: