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Ukraine to get billions more from Europe to help in fight against Russia
Ukrainian Defence Minister Rustem Umerov said he was โthankfulโ and said a key issue was strengthening his countryโs air defences.
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Hong Kong school bus driver arrested over dangerous driving with pupils on board
Video shows driver overtaking stopped bus and veering into lane with oncoming traffic while carrying 10 children.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:After FM Phone Call, Are Pakistan-US Ties on the Mend?
The first call between Ishaq Dar and Marco Rubio was another encouraging sign, but great uncertainty remains in the bilateral relationship.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:What tariff rate do Chinaโs goods now actually face in the US?
The latest โreciprocalโ duties are only part of the total levies applied to Chinese imports.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong lawmakers query need to spend HK$200 million on border health checks
But Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam defends annual expenditure as necessary for early warning system and to โsafeguard the southern gateway of Chinaโ.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Why Beijing is not backing down on tariffs
Amid a trade war with the US, our China correspondent explains why Beijing doesn't need to change tactics.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Minilateralism Is the Driver of Indiaโs Diplomatic Strategy in the Indo-Pacific
As question marks are raised globally about the future of multilateralism, can Indiaโs approach meet its strategic goals in the Indo-Pacific?
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Trump tells Russia to โget movingโ on Ukraine, as US envoy Steve Witkoff meets Putin
US-Russia talks on a possible peace deal appear to have stalled over disagreements around conditions for a full pause in hostilities.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs defence chief Dong Jun to visit Vietnam for military exchange and joint patrol
The activities will coincide with Xi Jinpingโs state visit to the Southeast Asian country as Beijing seeks to bolster regional ties.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police arrest 2 for allegedly practising as unlicensed dentists
Undercover officers pose as customers in two separate cases, which are first to emerge since update to regulations earlier this year.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong seeks to attract US-listed mainland Chinese firms amid trade war
Innovation chief Sun Dong pledges to showcase cityโs global appeal as he reveals several firms have already contacted the Hong Kong government.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Australia woman gives birth to strangerโs baby after IVF clinic error
Staff at Brisbaneโs Monash IVF discovered an embryo from another patient had been mistakenly thawed and transferred to the birth mother.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:From Trade War to Cold War? A Dangerous Shift Is Underway in China-US Relations
Washington and Beijing have entered a phase of hardened rhetoric, reciprocal sanctions, and reduced people-to-people engagement. The risk of miscalculation is now dangerously high.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong to test flood scheme at 5 road sections hit by 2023 rainstorm chaos
Warning signs, wading lines and flood monitoring devices will be used at five low-lying road sections under pilot scheme.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Chip war: China amends โplace of originโ in boost to local semiconductor manufacturers
The China Semiconductor Industry Association clarified that the place of origin for chips is determined by the location of the wafer fabrication plant.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:US fires fresh broadside at Chinaโs shipyards with new executive order
The US has softened a controversial port-fee proposal, but is preparing yet more tariffs targeting Chinaโs dominant shipbuilding sector.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:All the arguments for Trumpโs tariffs are trash
Well, after a stock market crash, a bond market crash, and a blizzard of recession predictions, Donald Trump haspaused some of his massive โLiberation Dayโ tariffs. But the reprieve is only partial and temporary. The very high tariff on China is still in place and in fact has been increased to 145%. The 10% tariffs [โฆ] The post All the arguments for Trumpโs tariffs are trash appeared first on Asia Times.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:What would a US-China trade war do to the world economy?
After the US president hit China with tariffs of over 100%, Beijing retaliates with higher taxes on American imports.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Trump has his annual check-up, but will he finally share details of his health?
The oldest US president to be sworn into office has long kept basic facts about his health shrouded in secrecy.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Siobhan Haugheyโs Olympic swimsuit sells at auction for more than Phelpsโ Speedos
HK$180,000 bid buys Arena swimsuit and team cap Haughey wore to earn Hong Kongโs first Olympic medal in swimming.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:โProtect not punishโ whistle-blowers, Malaysian corruption watchdog urges
A businessman who exposed alleged corruption is now facing scrutiny himself, raising questions about Malaysiaโs anti-graft legal framework.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Philippines denies health scare after Marcos appears to have bleeding gums in viral video
Speculation about the presidentโs health was fuelled by footage of Marcos speaking with what looked like blood in his mouth during a speech.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:US plan to delist Chinese stocks may make Hong Kong great again as IPO hub, bankers say
A total of 286 Chinese firms are listed in the US with a total market capitalisation of US$1.1 trillion.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:US aircraft carriers adrift as China surges at sea
Production delays, rising threats and shrinking numbers are putting the USโs traditional aircraft carrier dominance on a knifeโs edge just as China surges ahead at sea. This month, in a hearing before the US Senate Armed Services Committee, US Navy officials acknowledged schedule setbacks for two Ford-class aircraft carriers under construction. The USS John F [โฆ] The post US aircraft carriers adrift as China surges at...
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:India speeds up UK, EU trade deals to buffer against Trumpโs tariffs
Analysts warn of potential โwinners and losersโ if deals are rushed โ though 90 per cent of the UK deal is already reportedly done.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:US tariffs impact on developing countries could be worse than foreign aid cuts: UN
Tariffs on imports to the US mean developing economies risk sliding back on gains made in recent years, says the United Nationsโ trade agency.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Remains of dozens of Indigenous ancestors returned to Australia
It is the latest repatriation of First Nations remains by London's Natural History Museum.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Chinese AI firm SenseTime bets on multimodal models to stand out from rivals
Its latest SenseNova V6 and V6 Reasoner models have outperformed competing products from OpenAI, CEO Xu Li says.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Chinese car owner seeks only pancakes in compensation after food cart scratches vehicle
Couple responsible for damage to Range Rover cannot afford US$410 repair bill, vehicle owner accepts offer of street food instead.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Philippine politicianโs remarks spark misogyny row
Christian Siaโs remarks have been called a potential test case for curbing misogyny on the campaign trail.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Chinese netizens air anger, patriotism and anti-American views amid tariff war
Video clips of Mao Zedong and nationalistic films are circulating as Chinese citizens and business owners consider fallout from Trumpโs tariffs.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Japan Post worker arrested for mailing used condom to colleague โto satisfy sexual urgesโ
The incident has sparked safety concerns and an investigation into similar cases.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:How Japan built a 3D-printed railway station overnight
Assembly process began at midnight and was finished about five hours later.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:Golden retriever in China stops rolling baby stroller
The dog has always been helpful, the childโs mother says.
Published on: April 11, 2025 | Source:US$5.1 billion in cuts, including on climate change, announced by Pentagon
Department of Defence boss Pete Hegseth said climate change, Covid-19 response and diversity programmes will be among the contracts to end.
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