Why is Hong Kong suddenly blanketed in haze and how much longer will it last?
The Post breaks down what’s behind the dusty, dry weather that triggered a health warning.
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Ecuador’s president wins re-election as opponent demands recount
An unexpected victory for Daniel Noboa has prompted allegations of ‘grotesque electoral fraud’ from his leftist rival Luisa González.
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For China’s electronics firms, US tariff exemptions offer more confusion than relief
The exemptions only cover a small slice of China’s vast electronics supply chain, and Trump’s ‘sectoral tariffs’ add fresh uncertainty.
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No country ‘off the hook’ on US tariffs, Trump warns
Meanwhile, the US president’s trade representative told reporters ‘we don’t have any plans’ for talks with China’s Xi Jinping.
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Hong Kong scores big as host of World Football Summit
Ronaldo Nazario, Andres Iniesta and Arsene Wenger among speakers set to visit as the city hosts the major event for the first time.
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What Hong Kong needs from its leader in a time of tariff turmoil
Lee must reassure Hongkongers and the world more convincingly that the city can and will make it through the prevailing uncertainty.
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Bangladesh reintroduces ‘except Israel’ phrase on passports
Muslim-majority Bangladesh does not recognise Israel. ‘Except Israel’ phrase was removed in 2021 during former PM Sheikh Hasina’s tenure.
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US Pentagon chief says military ready to ensure Iran never gets a nuclear bomb
Pete Hegseth said Trump hoped to avoid military option ‘but if we have to, we will to prevent the nuclear bomb in Iran’s hands’.
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China urges more financial support for sports industry
New guidelines call for investment in spectator events that can help boost the economy and ‘promote investment and improve quality of life’.
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Health warning as hazy Hong Kong chokes under ‘serious’ air pollution
Observatory says Hong Kong experienced its driest April morning since 1984.
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Trade war weighs on Hong Kong property market as Chinese buyers grow cautious, analysts say
A weaker yuan and a slowing economy could deter mainland homebuyers, but some analysts caution it is too early to draw conclusions.
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‘Happy little princess’: runaway emu gets royal treatment at Hong Kong animal shelter
Charity House of Joy and Mercy says it plans to let the public view its ‘pampered’ new resident Miu Miu.
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Could a ‘more focused’ US gain an edge over China in contest for Indonesian tech business?
Although Jakarta has close economic ties with Beijing, a report says the push to boost its hi-tech economy could present openings for American firms.
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Why Cambodia’s tariff ‘peace offering’ may fail to halt Trump’s trade axe
Phnom Penh has offered to slash import taxes, but analysts warn it could still miss the mark with a transactional Trump administration.
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Trump on Russia-Ukraine peace deal: there is a time ‘to put up or shut up’
Trump has shown signs of losing patience with Moscow and told it to ‘get moving’ on reaching an agreement.
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Japan wants to drive VTuber craze globally as South Korea breathes down its neck
The virtual YouTubers are gaining worldwide fans, with sold-out concerts and a predicted US$4 billion market by 2030.
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UK taking control of Chinese-owned British Steel to rescue crucial factory
Closing the plant would leave the UK as the only G7 country unable to make steel from scratch, with huge industry and defence repercussions.
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Jobs vs affordable goods: the debate at the core of Trump’s tariff war
US manufacturing regions with high exposure to import competition suffer more – but others benefit, economist says.
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‘Hard on the body’: Canadian troops battle brutal conditions to train for Arctic defence
Canada is making a significant push to boost its military strength in the Arctic amid climate change and growing risk of confrontation with rivals.
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Trump vs China biotech: who will emerge victorious in the tariff trade war?
With biotech firms caught in the crosshairs of Trump’s tariffs, the levy could prove to be a boon for domestic producers but a bane for exporters.
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