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#Peace & Community #European #Middle East #Asia #UN #North America #Oceanian #AfricanDid China just take the lead in race for space-based AI computing dominance?
Launch of worldโs first satellite computing constellation gives China big head start in orbital data processing, despite major hurdles ahead, experts say.
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How a joke about rice cost a Japan cabinet minister his job
Soaring rice prices are a powerful trigger in Japan, where shortages have caused political upsets before.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Gulf states are playing the long game between the US and China
While the Gulf states seek benefits from Washington and Beijing, Chinese leaders must deliver more tangible support to secure recent gains.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs flawed narrative on Indiaโs Indus Water Treaty abeyance
TheApril 22 terror attackin Pahalgam, India, and military clashes that followed between India and Pakistan have reignited fears of arenewed spiral of tensionsbetween the two neighbours. Even though the two sides have agreed to aUS-mediated ceasefirefor now, India has not withdrawn its decision tosuspendthe Indus Water Treaty (IWT) โ a historic agreement that long survived [โฆ] The post Chinaโs flawed narrative on Indiaโ...
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Beyond Geopolitics: The Domestic Drivers of China-Iran Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative
The alignment of domestic socioeconomic interests is a key driver for continued Sino-Iranian cooperation, despite U.S.-led sanctions.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump adminโs South Sudan deportation bid violates court order, US judge says
The men from Vietnam, Myanmar, Laos, Mexico, Cuba and South Sudan were convicted of murder, armed robbery and other crimes, US officials say.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:European Parliament names 5 lawmakers targeted in Huawei bribery scandal
Authorities ask lawmaking body to waive the accusedโs immunity so that they can be investigated under the two-month probe.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump ambushes South Africaโs Ramaphosa with false โwhite genocideโ claims
The US president played a video on a large screen to support unfounded accusations about the persecution of white farmers.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:US accepts Qatar luxury jet to serve as Trumpโs Air Force One
The massive gift has raised both ethical and security concerns, with both Democrats and Republicans questioning the presidentโs decision.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Germany busts group suspected of procuring visas for wealthy Chinese
The network is believed to have helped a large number of Chinese nationals enter and stay in Germany, charging up to US$260,790 per case.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump Jnr says โmaybe one dayโ he could run for US president
โThat calling is there.โ he said when asked at an event if he would โpick up the reinsโ after his father leaves office.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump White House urges Supreme Court to shield Muskโs Doge from transparency orders
The US government argues that Doge is a presidential advisory body, not a federal agency, and is exempt from Freedom of Information Act requests.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs Soft Power Play in North Korea
โChina has noticed that North Korea's controls on Chinese cultural content have relaxed as the country harshly cracks down on South Korean content,โ a source told Daily NK.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:The Tariff War Revealed the Depth of China-US Trade Dependence
The abrupt disruption in trade exposed significant vulnerabilities on both sides, leading to the tariff drawdown announced in Geneva.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Great Power Competition and the Global South
Insights from Van Jackson.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Israeli troops fire โwarningโ shots near EU diplomats, sparking outcry amid Gaza pressure
Incident during visit by foreign diplomats to occupied West Bank sparked global outrage amid calls for Israel to provide aid access to Gaza.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:How the Philippinesโ Domestic Drama Impacts China-US Competition
The Duterte-Marcos rivalry is a case study in how foreign policy is becoming politically polarized in non-aligned states.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Baiduโs robotaxi service completes 11 million rides as company beats earnings expectations
The tech giant has been expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service, while AI growth helped it beat profit expectations in the first quarter.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs 2026-30 plan is in the works โ and it addresses weak links exposed by US trade war
With new five-year plan emphasising science and industrial modernisation, Beijing is taking steps to protect China from protracted US battle.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Decoding Indiaโs Outreach to the Taliban
China is facilitating improved ties between Pakistan and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, which is sure to generate anxieties in New Delhi.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Beijing vows tit-for-tat in chip war, top US-China diplomats meet: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing vowing to react to a possible Huawei ban to โcandidโ talks between US and China envoys, hereโs a round-up from todayโs coverage.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kongโs Grand Ocean Cinema to close down after 56 years of making memories
Cinema chain operator Golden Harvest announces venue is shutting down, with it becoming fourth of its movie theatres to close since April last year.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:China urges trust, cooperation with Pakistan, Afghanistan as regional tensions mount
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi pledges support, security cooperation as his counterparts discuss improving diplomatic ties.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:โWhat if AI had eyesโ: meet Chinese firm Xreal, Googleโs partner in AR glasses project
Project Aura provides a big boost to Xrealโs credentials in the smart glasses arena, while widening its reach in the international market.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Taiwanโs Former President Tsai Ing-wen Tours Europe (Again)
Since leaving office, Tsai has taken on a role as an unofficial diplomat for Taiwan, particularly visited countries that strengthened ties during her time as president.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:A Look Beyond Seats: How Independents Are Gaining Ground in Australia
The overall combined primary vote for Australiaโs major parties has continued to decline, opening space for independents to make gains.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:India strikes โbreakthroughโ blow against Maoist rebels, eliminating top leader
Twenty-seven rebels were killed, including Nambala Keshav Rao, the general secretary of the banned Communist Party of India-Maoist group, the interior ministry said.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Dating app scammers in Japan targeting disabled people with fake dates and huge bar bills
In one case a visually impaired man was bilked out of almost US$5,000, with police warning many more have been similarly hit.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Trump forced to bargain with China as US mourns loss of supremacy
As Trump tries to package his US trade climbdown as a win, itโs clear that China is now on an equal footing, heralding a new phase in power dynamics.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Chinaโs army of robot makers jostle for attention in overcrowded market
Distributors in the US are now more willing to negotiate on purchases given that tariffs have been lowered.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:PLA researchers rank Cold War relic B-52 a bigger nuclear threat than F-35, B-2
A Chinese military study puts the 70-year-old bomber ahead of sleek, modern aircraft in risk assessment based on limited strike.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:British climbers conquer Mount Everest in record time using Xenon gas innovation
Xenon is a colourless, odourless gas with anaesthetic properties that can improve acclimatisation and protect against altitude sickness.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong passes stablecoin law, clearing way for licensed issuers to sell to public
Law sets up a โrisk-based, pragmatic, and flexible regulatory regimeโ with public protection in mind, head of cityโs monetary authority says.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:10 arrested in Hong Kong in bribery case centred on CK Asset development
ICAC alleges that subcontractors offered site supervisors perks in exchange for lax oversight of steel rebar work on Anderson Road project.
Published on: May 21, 2025 | Source:Hong Kong seeking proposals to revamp Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Authorities emphasise commitment to promoting the terminal for hosting more non-cruise and commercial events during off-peak seasons.
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