TikTok revival: Trump 2.0 is singing a different tune, giving ByteDance hope in US
Trump’s new-found love for TikTok, born out of his popularity on the Chinese app, has opened a path for a new deal with ByteDance despite legal hurdles.
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Reacting to DeepSeek, US Senate bill would separate US and China efforts to develop AI
The Chinese start-up’s low-cost AI models have shaken the tech sector and Washington, with US Congress weighing actions in a ‘Sputnik moment’.
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German migrant bill backed by far-right fails in blow to election front runner Merz
If the law had passed, it would have been the first in the country’s modern history to do so thanks to the support of the far-right.
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Norway detains ship and Russian crew suspected of damaging Sweden-Latvia cable
The crew and Norway-owned shipping company are cooperating with the authorities, police said, days after Sweden detained a Malta-flagged vessel.
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Can Europe use Trump’s return to reform its defence capabilities?
The EU must finally adjust to a world in which US support can no longer be taken for granted.
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Hong Kong tour guide dies in coach crash on way to Shanghai airport
Bus crashed into road barrier on highway, throwing guide from vehicle, but the 16 members of tour organised by Miramar Travel said to be unhurt.
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What the US Navy has learned from Red Sea conflicts – and what it means for China
Actions by and against Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been a real-world stress test for the American military, report says.
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Gloom in India as more lose hope of better quality of life under Modi: survey
Survey results highlight India’s continued struggles with tackling unemployment and high inflation despite fast-growing economy, analysts say.
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Over 90 per cent of counterfeit goods in Korea come from China: customs data
Luxury French fashion brand Chanel accounted for the highest number of imported fakes, with Burberry and Louis Vuitton also featuring highly.
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Hong Kong records 88 flu deaths in first weeks of winter influenza season
Figure represents nearly 30 per cent increase over number of fatalities recorded during same period last winter.
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Why Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ must outdo Israel’s missile shield to thwart China, Russia
‘Iron Dome for America’ will need to be more ambitious than Israeli namesake to defend US against Chinese and Russian weapons, analysts say.
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Sudden US funding freeze forces Cambodia to partially halt mine clearance
President Trump has pressed pause on helping clear unexploded bombs, many of which were dropped by the US in the Vietnam war.
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Care or convenience? Debate rages over Malaysia’s ‘abandoned’ parents during holidays
High cost of private care, genuine concern over their elders’ health issues among reasons Malaysians cite for ‘abhorrent’ practice.
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Hong Kong police chief warns of surge in investment, impersonation scams
Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu says measures will be put in place to protect mainland students in city from falling prey to scams.
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Chinese start-up Unitree sees humanoid robots in wide commercial use this decade
Unitree forecasts a breakthrough in humanoid robot capabilities by 2026, when more clear-cut commercial uses are expected to emerge.
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China cabby mistaken for friend by passenger leads to reunion with twin brother, parents
Three decades of estrangement after mother told twin boys had died, a chance meeting brings joy to broken family.
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Punters flock to horse racing in Hong Kong to try luck in Year of the Snake
Crowd at Sha Tin reaches 63,000 by 2.30pm as bets on first race estimated to exceed HK$100 million.
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Man dies after falling from ship into sea near Hong Kong’s Lamma Island
Man is rescued onto vessel and sent to hospital by helicopter but is later certified dead, with police investigation ongoing.
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Japan pensioner still missing as sinkhole - now 40 metres across - keeps growing
The 74-year-old man’s truck was swallowed by the hole, now 40 metres across and still caving in, with corroded sewage pipes a possible cause.
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Philippines arrest of more alleged Chinese spies, fuels concerns of ‘deeply entrenched’ networks
The arrests follow the detention of another Chinese national accused of spying on military and police facilities.
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