Hamas to release American hostage, ready for second-phase ceasefire talks
Hamas will also release the bodies of four other dual nationality hostages.
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China’s fiery criticism of Panama port deal puts pressure on Li Ka-shing family
The US$23 billion sale is not final, but needs no Chinese or Hong Kong approval, leaving CK Hutchison to decide whether to proceed, analysts say.
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Vietnam boosts China’s aviation ambitions with C909 deal move
Hanoi is reportedly paving the way to approve the country’s first deal to lease Chinese-made civilian aircraft.
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Humidity drops visibility below 3km as Hong Kong braces for cold snap
Forecaster says visibility to remain low on Saturday too as humid easterly airstream hits coast of Guangdong.
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South Korea says Air Busan fire possibly caused by spare power bank
According to the interim probe into the January incident, the blaze may have started because insulation inside the battery had broken down.
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China-Europe rail link woes, Trump’s unlikely online star: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From falling traffic on China-Europe rail link to a Princeton nuclear physicist’s big move, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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Indonesia’s energy transition in doubt as US pulls out of US$20 billion coal phase-out plan
Despite Jakarta’s ambitious net-zero goals, analysts say the country has limited political will to fulfil its climate commitments on its own.
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Chinese scientists create world’s first 3D-printed male sex organ for ED treatment
A hydrogel-based bioink has been used by Chinese researchers to develop a breakthrough therapy for erectile dysfunction.
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Trump drops vaccine critic Dave Weldon as nominee to head CDC
The surprise move came hours before his confirmation hearing, making Weldon the first Trump pick to be withdrawn from consideration.
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Huawei’s EU office reportedly raided over European Parliament lobbying scandal
Alleged corruption case carried out under the guise of commercial lobbying, Belgian prosecutors say.
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Trump threatens 200 per cent wine tariff if EU does not end whiskey tax
Trump raised the ante a day after the European Commission said it will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion (US$28 billion) worth of US goods.
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Appeasing Russia and forcing Ukraine into a peace deal will breed chaos
It would embolden Putin, make Ukraine a breeding ground for mass migration, a weapons surge, even civil war – affecting Europe and beyond.
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Senior official in China’s Tianjin city placed under investigation in corruption probe
Zhou Derui, the municipal personnel chief, is the ninth high-ranking official to be placed under investigation this year.
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Will China’s ‘death tax’ cometh soon or late? Lawmakers have wealth redistribution in mind
Unlike many Western countries, China does not have estate and gift taxes, but that could change as a controversial motion is considered.
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Hong Kong’s M+ museum to showcase renowned Pablo Picasso’s works
More than 60 pieces by the Spanish master will be on show, along with a curated selection of 130 works by modern artists from the region.
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Cold weekend ahead in Hong Kong, with temperatures down to 15 degrees Celsius
Observatory says showers, thunderstorms expected in a few areas on Saturday, with mercury dipping further to 14 degrees Celsius on Monday.
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Vietnam hopes to stop Trump’s US tariffs with trade talks
Export-driven Southeast Asian nation holds US’ third-largest trading deficit after China, Mexico.
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Hospitalised Francis marks 12 years as pope with future uncertain
The 88-year-old pope has been treated for double pneumonia in hospital for almost a month.
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Chinese influencer dies, ‘love nest’ scam, DeepSeek founder’s hometown: 5 trending stories
From a ‘love nest’ scam to DeepSeek founder’s hometown becoming a tourist hotspot, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
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Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong urges tech advance as he meets HKUST leaders
Xia Baolong says tertiary institutions should ‘strive to make [Hong Kong] a hub for high-calibre talent and further contribute to … China’s modernisation.
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