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Chinese arms exporters may be the big winners in any Pakistan-Saudi JF-17 talks
But observers also expressed doubts over a reported potential deal proceeding, citing US security concerns and potential F-35 sales.
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Entertainment
KPop Demon Hunters wins 2 Golden Globes, including best song for ‘Golden’
Netflix’s hugely popular KPop Demon Hunters scooped best animated feature and best original song, beating competition from Avatar and Wicked.
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Southeast Asia
Malaysian man who used home labs to brew drug drinks worth US$246,000 arrested
The suspect was using residences to process and store drug-laced soft drinks with a street value of up to US$75 per bottle, police say.
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China nurse suspended after posting photos of boyfriend writing reports, sorting IV bags
Woman’s films partner ‘preparing drugs’ for patients to show how ‘considerate’ he is; ‘there is something wrong with her brain’, say officials.
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Society
Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan loses its only cinema amid wave of movie theatre closures
Emperor Cinemas shuts down its MOSTown shopping centre theatre on Monday, saying vouchers and coupons still valid at other branches.
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Business
Financial firm Ares doubles Hong Kong office footprint as outlook improves
Rents for prime offices in Central could rise up to 5 per cent, according to JLL, while Knight Frank expects a gain of as much as 8 per cent.
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United States & Canada
US surges hundreds more agents to Minneapolis amid furore over ICE killing
Kristi Noem defends actions of the ICE agent who shot Renee Nicole Good, a killing that has sparked renewed protests nationwide.
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Health & Wellness
Singaporean dementia study links Alzheimer’s to clogged ‘brain drains’
Blocked glymphatic channels, part of the brain’s waste-cleaning network, could be an early Alzheimer’s marker, Singaporean researchers find.
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Lifestyle & Culture
‘We are not criminals’: Malaysian LGBTQ event faces conservative backlash
Police have launched an investigation into ‘Glamping With Pride’ after Islamic authorities raised an outcry.
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Golf
Anthony Kim seals return to LIV Golf, Asian Tour’s Lee, Hollgren grab other spots
Richard T Lee wins promotions event in Florida, while Bjorn Hollgren matches course record to leap into contention.
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Iran steps up response to country’s largest protests in years
Iranian authorities warned the US and Israel they would retaliate if Washington follows through on threat to intervene.
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Culture
In Pictures: majestic sailing ships that made Hong Kong a port of call
Hong Kong waters have long attracted some of the world’s most impressive sailing boats, harking back to the days when wind power ruled the waves.
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Science
China to define lunar time with world’s first timekeeping software for the moon
New tech allows moon events to be accurately synchronised from Earth, paving the way for more spacecraft and people to work on the satellite.
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Americas
Trump says might keep Exxon out of Venezuela after CEO called it ‘uninvestable’
US president voices displeasure with the US company’s response to his initiative for Venezuela’s oil industry.
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World
China’s militarism call, Malaysia-Singapore border chaos: 5 weekend reads
From China’s underground engineering triumph to calls to curb Japan militarism, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
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Australasia
Australian social media ban: Meta shuts 550,000 children’s accounts
Australia’s ban on social media usage for under 16s, a world’s first, came into effect on December 10.
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Other Sport
Hong Kong claim foil team gold at Paris World Cup, with young guns leading way
Lam Ho-long and Cheng Tit-nam do more than make up the numbers alongside world champion Ryan Choi and Olympic gold medallist Cheung Ka-long.
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People
Next appointment, 2027: US visa squeeze hits India’s tech talent
With H-1B renewals stalled, a new generation of Indian professionals is questioning whether to pursue their American dreams.
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East Asia
Japan launches world’s first mission to lift rare earth from deep sea
Tokyo has been reducing its dependence on China for the critical minerals amid a major diplomatic dispute with Beijing.
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Business
Hong Kong stocks edge higher on tech gains
Meituan, Kuaishou and Alibaba help lift Hang Seng Index.
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Big Tech
China’s AI unlikely to surpass US soon despite progress, researchers say
China’s top AI scientists warn of chip deficits and resource limits, though some predict breakthroughs within five years.
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Politics
‘Gang of hooligans’: rebuke from North Korea signals icy ties with South
The unusually coarse language from Kim Jong-un’s sister shows that Pyongyang has no intention of reconciling with Seoul, experts say.
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Transport
Over 1,000 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence go fast
Post reporter tried to secure spot at 7am but was met with a digital bottleneck that saw all available slots snapped up in just over 30 minutes.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong beefs up environmental impact reviews with AI, laser-armed robot dogs
Environmental Protection Department employs two systems – one for detecting bird species and another for monitoring trees – at Hong Kong Wetland Park.
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China Economy
Why overseas residency is a ‘practical advantage’ for Chinese firms going global
Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities.
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Leisure
Style Edit: Espace Gabrielle Chanel opens in Shanghai
Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel was herself an active supporter of artists, composers and writers of her age, including Igor Stravinsky, Jean Cocteau and Salvador Dalí.
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Jewellery
Style Edit: Bulgari B.Zero1’s Roman architectural roots
The range has an architectural feel thanks in part to being centred on Tubogas, a solderless method of crafting ribbons of gold.
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Celebrities
Back to black: monochrome reigns supreme on the 2026 Golden Globes red carpet
The night showcased a focus on monochrome, from Miley Cyrus to Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams, but Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone brought pops of colour.
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United States & Canada
Trump-Powell conflict over Fed escalates with threat of criminal indictment
Jerome Powell calls legal threats against him pretexts to pressure the US Fed over policy.
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Law and Crime
Jimmy Lai’s health stable, solitary confinement by his own will, court hears
Prosecutor says Lai ‘has never lodged any complaint in relation to the medical treatment at Lai Chi Kok Reception Centre at all’.
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