Ukraine bans Chinese firms accused of helping Russia make missiles
Kyiv says the three companies are involved in production of the advanced Iskander missiles, which have been widely used in the conflict.
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Malaysia’s Prasarana pulls deodorant ad amid racial insensitivity claims: ‘it stinks’
The ad featured a dark-skinned man with a religious marking and a light-skinned man with body odour, sparking accusations of racial insensitivity.
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In move to avert Trump’s tariff, Indonesia to raise US imports by up to US$19 billion
Indonesia pledges to buy more US energy and agricultural products, and unveil other trade concessions amid a looming 32 per cent tariff.
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What would it take to get China and the US to have trade talks?
Donald Trump says discussions are already under way, but there are few signs of a deal in making.
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Crowds pack Hong Kong land checkpoints as 250,000 leave city for Easter holiday
By contrast, few visitors arrive in city, with some ambivalent about spending even as local businesses offer deals to manage expected dip.
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The ‘stabiliser’? Why Japan is the most trusted power in Southeast Asia
Amid global uncertainty, Japan’s ‘diplomatic consistency’ and pacifist stance solidified its position as the most trusted major power in the region.
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Oh rats! Did Zheng He’s Ming era Treasure Fleet help spread rodents around the world?
15th century imperial silk paintings hint that explorer’s voyages may have carried some unintended passengers, researchers say.
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Hong Kong retail property fund suffers 30% capital loss on 3 deals amid market gloom
Fund is raising cash to get ready for other buying opportunities amid market stress, founder Edwin Lee says.
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US orders Gaza-linked social media vetting for all visa applicants
The screening includes NGO workers and individuals who have been in Gaza for any length of time in an official or diplomatic capacity.
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Shooting at Florida university sends students running, several people wounded
Emergency services on the scene at Florida State University’s student union in Tallahassee on Thursday; active shooter alert issued.
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Ex-Harvard morgue manager pleads guilty to selling stolen body parts
Cedric Lodge was arrested in 2023, accused of stealing, selling organs and other body parts donated to the university for medical research.
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Rattled by visa risks, Chinese students rethink US study plans
In China, parents want their children prepared to apply for UK study as US colleges and law firms act on behalf of overseas students.
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Major Hong Kong business chamber postpones Dallas trip amid US-China trade war
Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce cancels April 24 trip, says speech by Xia Baolong slamming US tariffs was part of consideration.
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Chinese scientists use AI to help visually impaired to ‘see’, explore the world
A collaborative research project has developed a lightweight, wearable system that is also easy to use, according to a new study.
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Trump blocked planned Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear sites to secure deal with Tehran
A report said the goal was to set back the Islamic republic’s ability to develop a nuclear weapon by a year or more.
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Japan’s shift to US rice as prices soar 70% may allow some leeway in Trump tariff talks
Despite Trump’s claims of a 700 per cent levy on rice, the US accounts for 60 per cent of Japan’s tariff-free import limits of the staple.
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Elon Musk offered Ashley St. Clair US$15 million to keep newborn son a secret: report
The influencer declined the proposal, saying that it would make her child feel ‘illegitimate’.
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Trump’s tariff war is ‘hurting all US assets’, investor warns
The trade war ‘puts the US in a bad situation’ as it accelerates a shift away from the dollar, veteran investor Mark Dowding says.
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Money lost to online shopping scams rises by 87% in Hong Kong to HK$356 million
Woman swindled out of nearly HK$1 million in concert ticket fraud among 11,559 online scam cases recorded last year.
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Australians’ trust in US sinks amid Trump’s tariffs and unpredictability
Despite the erosion of trust, support for the US alliance remains strong with 80 per cent of respondents saying it is important for security.
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