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Trump, Zelensky meet at pope’s funeral in church corner, first time since White House clash
An aide to Ukraine’s president described the meeting as ‘constructive’, while Trump soon after, on social media, hinted at further sanctions against Russia.
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China expands initiative to stamp out Western bias in ethnic studies
Beijing approves 15 more universities to establish new academic programme as it works to consolidate national identity narrative.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:At least 14 killed, hundreds injured in Iran port explosion
The cause of the blast is not confirmed, but an official blames the poor storage of chemicals at the major container hub.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain, report says
Chinese players account for the bulk of world output of five essential elements used in 80,000 American weapons parts, researchers find.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:As Pakistan bets on a mining boom, can it equal Indonesia’s nickel success?
A landmark deal unlocking vast copper and gold reserves has Pakistan eyeing a transformative economic shift.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:China to harness nation’s resources to AI self-reliance ambitions
President Xi Jinping tells Politburo the country must redouble efforts to overcome bottlenecks in core technology.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Yemen prepares ‘biggest offensive ever seen’ against Houthi rebels with US support
Yemen is reportedly launching an offensive against Houthi rebels to reclaim key ports and diminish the influence of the Iranian-aligned group.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong police recover stolen cat from Sham Shui Po store, arrest 2
Officers identified suspects, 46-year-old woman and 43-year-old man, after examining CCTV footage.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:‘Simple’ funeral for Pope Francis becomes way to see Trump
The attendance of the US president at the Vatican has turned the farewell service into a stage for international diplomacy at a time of major geopolitical turmoil.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:43% jump in elderly taxi drivers involved in accidents in Hong Kong since 2022
Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Will Trump’s Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or create a ‘monster’ problem?
As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Virginia Giuffre, Prince Andrew’s accuser in Epstein sex trafficking scandal, dies at 41
Mother-of-three Giuffre, a key figure in Jeffrey Epstein’s downfall, took her own life at her farm in Australia ‘after being a lifelong victim of sexual abuse and sex trafficking’.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Singapore election: do politicians ‘abandon’ residents when they contest elsewhere?
The debate arose after Health Minister Ong Ye Kung accused SDP chief Chee Soon Juan of abandoning Bukit Batok to contest in Sembawang West.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Man quits top China university, declines PhD offer in US to sell snacks, earns US$95 a day
Academic pressure makes 24-year-old from poor family veer off pathway to elite education into humble world of making mashed potatoes.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:How the coming new anti-smoking measures in Hong Kong will affect you
Government reveals more details on eight of 10 tobacco control measures in amended bill, including coming ban on alternative smoking products.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Again, no – China and the US are not in tariff talks, Chinese embassy says as Trump repeats claims
Cycle of assertions and denials continues with Beijing dismissing speculation about discussions as ‘purely misleading’.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Nearly 100 Hongkongers lose HK$90 million in 1 week through investment scams
Fraudsters pose as investing gurus with insider knowledge on stocks and crypto, with one victim scammed out of HK$10 million, police say.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:SHKP’s Sierra Sea flats sell out as investors boost mood in Hong Kong’s real estate market
Sun Hung Kai Properties sold all 318 flats in the first batch of its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:A world economy on the brink could use some win-win cooperation
With a global financial crisis looming, governments are left with few options beyond bracing for what’s to come and working together.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:2 injured by piece of bamboo that fell from scaffolding in Hong Kong
One man struck on forehead and left bleeding, while another reported chest pains.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Singapore orders curb on 3 foreigners’ Facebook posts for election interference
The authorities say the posts ‘intended to promote or prejudice the electoral success or standing of a political party or candidate’.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Pope Francis’ funeral as it happened: ‘pope among the people’ laid to rest, world celebrates his legacy
The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official
Deputy Secretary for Health Eddie Lee says authorities have already taken tourists’ needs into account when drafting new measures.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Ant Group buys retail broker Bright Smart to set up ‘bridgehead’ in Hong Kong’s market
Ant Group agreed to pay HK$2.81 billion (US$362.2 million) for 50.55 per cent of Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Why are European luxury brands caught in China-US trade war crossfire?
Amid US-China trade war, videos showcasing China’s manufacturing prowess went viral but also drew controversy.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Japan man hides dad’s body in wardrobe for 2 years to avoid funeral costs, faces fraud probe
Some speculate that man intends to claim extra pension benefits, while others express sympathy.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Geopolitics could push mainlanders to avoid US universities: Hong Kong minister
Christine Choi also says Hong Kong institutions should accept more non-local students gradually to maintain teaching quality.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Before the missiles: How disinformation could spark Asia’s next war
“The problem with fake news is not that people believe it. The problem is that they don’t believe anything anymore.”— Yuval Noah Harari, 21 Lessons for the 21st Century In February 2022, Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine triggered the largest European conflict since World War II. But this war isn’t just being fought with tanks […] The post Before the missiles: How disinformation could spark Asia’s next war...
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Philippines urged to ‘strategically’ work with China amid US tariff tensions
It follows a call from a Chinese envoy for the Philippines and fellow Asean members to be united in safeguarding free trade.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Marxism and meal plans: cadres tackle weighty issues at China’s top party school
Promising young and mid-ranking officials given ‘life-changing’ lessons on political doctrine, loyalty, and how to look after their health.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong customs seizes 2.6 tonnes of drugs worth HK$1 billion in first quarter
More than 100 arrested in air-land-sea anti-narcotics operation, with 33 per cent increase in drug haul compared with same period in 2024.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Crunch time ahead for China’s solar panel producers as Trump’s 3,521% ‘shock’ tariffs loom
Chinese firms have been exporting from offshore factories to beat US tariffs for a decade, and Washington is determined to shut the loophole.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case
Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemptions to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Singapore election rallies are back, but will they sway voters?
With the competing parties holding their first rallies in 10 years, there is strong interest to hear what their candidates have to say.
Published on: April 26, 2025 | Source:Congo and Rwanda aim for peace as US eyes mineral deals
The two African countries signed an agreement towards a draft peace deal by May 2 in the presence of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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