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Middle East
UK allows US to use its bases to strike Iran missile sites targeting Hormuz
Trump has repeatedly attacked British PM Starmer since the conflict started, complaining he was not doing enough to help.
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US
How American Jesse Appell learned to land the punchline in Mandarin
US comedian spent 8 years mastering Chinese comedy, navigating culture, language and fame before Covid forced a return home.
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Europe
IRA bomb victims drop civil court claim against Gerry Adams
The case was discontinued on the last day of a two-week trial, after what the claimants’ lawyers called an ‘extraordinary series of events’.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong police hunt 3 suspects over US$12 million gold theft
Source says 73kg of gold bars taken after shop manager tricked into handing them over.
3 hours ago
Europe
Pregnant woman and 5 kids die in container fire in Turkey
The 27-year-old mother was seven months pregnant, with her husband fighting for his life after the blaze.
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United States & Canada
Action movie star Chuck Norris dies at 86
His epic fight with kung fu superstar Bruce Lee in ‘The Way of The Dragon’ helped turn Norris into an icon.
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China Economy
China adds 12 banks to digital yuan system, expanding e-CNY’s economic presence
More than doubling the number of institutions using digital yuan in day-to-day operations, China is deepening the currency's role in its financial system.
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Science
From years to a week: China’s superfast software for hypersonic weapon design
China’s new software simulates scramjet physics in one week versus years, marking high-fidelity leap in hypersonic engine research.
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Society
Residents of Tai Po blaze building misled over renovation project, inquiry told
Ties among companies bidding for work at Wang Fuk Court also suggest possible under-the-table relationships, independent committee hears.
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United States & Canada
Trump calls Nato ‘cowards’ over lack of support in Iran war, sends more troops
Iran is threatening tourist sites worldwide, renewing fears that Tehran could resort to militant attacks beyond the Middle East.
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Military
How did Iran manage to detect and damage a US F-35? Chinese experts map out ways
US Central Command says stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency landing during a combat mission over Iran.
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Europe
Norway crown princess says she was ‘manipulated’ by Epstein
Recent polls show most Norwegians oppose the idea of Mette-Marit ever becoming queen.
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Asia
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Tokyo’s cherry blossom season kicks off early
This year’s sakura season is 5 days earlier than usual.
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Other Sport
Hong Kong’s Haughey wins gold, silver at China Open, McEvoy breaks world record
Olympic medallist wins again by narrowest of margins but is herself pipped in her second race of the night.
5 hours ago
China Economy
How China plans to use new law to further its financial superpower ambitions
The draft finance law, released by the Ministry of Justice, central bank and three other regulators, will solicit feedback until April 19.
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Society
Swire Coca-Cola wins HK$32 million government deal after bottled water scandal
Company to supply Bonaqua drinking water to government offices on Hong Kong Island and parts of outlying islands.
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong should use ‘safe haven’ status to draw capital from Gulf: agency chief
InvestHK director general says more firms using Dubai as a hub have shifted to the city to diversify risk because of conflict.
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Global Economy
US loses, Europe gains: what’s happening with China’s rare earth magnet exports?
Latest data shows a persistent drop in US-bound shipments and rising European imports.
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United States & Canada
Trump releases AI policy to pre-empt state rules
The policy aims to increase the federal government’s ability to fight AI-generated scams and national security concerns.
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Politics
Former Shaolin Temple abbot indicted for bribery and embezzlement
Prosecutors formally charge ‘CEO monk’ Shi Yongxin four months after his arrest following financial and sexual scandals.
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Military
Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Many military analysts are sceptical
Chinese observers question whether air strikes, and even a limited ground presence, will be enough to remove the threat to shipping.
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China
Ma Long feted by Hong Kong crowd as China great attracts thrilled audience
Six-time Olympic champion table tennis player appears at Polytechnic University panel event and then trades shots with university players.
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Tech Trends
Huawei challenges Nvidia with powerful new AI accelerator card
The Atlas 350 can deliver 1.56 petaflops of FP4 computing power, a 2.8-times improvement over Nvidia’s H20 chip, an executive says.
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Banking & Finance
China’s Unitree Robotics rides humanoid tide as it targets US$610m IPO
Prospectus reveals that company’s revenue jumped 335 per cent last year, while net profit surged nearly eight times.
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China Economy
China’s Russian oil imports spike in early 2026, but Iran war changes outlook
China’s need to bolster crude stockpiles amid rising geopolitical risks likely to have been a factor behind pre-war import surge, analyst says.
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Economics
India steps up regional energy diplomacy, supplies Bangladesh with diesel
Being a ‘first responder’ in the current energy crisis is in line with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:52PM
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World Opinion
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Why the world may now need an Iranian nuclear bomb
To restore peace and stability in the Middle East, Israel and the US – the real destabilisers of the region – need to be countered.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Economics
Why Philippines struggles to tap its US$1 trillion mineral wealth
Without a proper road map to grow its mining sector, the country remains a ‘second-tier mineral economy’.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:30PM
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Diplomacy
China offers US olive branch with fentanyl raids ahead of possible Trump visit
Beijing has a long history of on-off cooperation over exports of precursor chemicals, often tied to the general state of relations with Washington.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:27PM
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Politics
Taiwan opposition parties join forces for local polls with eye on 2028 race
Main opposition Kuomintang and smaller Taiwan People’s Party approve cooperation agreement to contest local elections in November.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:14PM
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