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Houthi fighters participate in a rally marking the second anniversary of the attacks carried by Hamas against Israel, in Sana’a, Yemen in October. Photo: EPA

Middle East

Iraq removes Hezbollah and Houthis from asset-freeze list after ‘mistake’

Iraqi PM orders accountability for the error over list meant for Islamic State/al-Qaeda only. Reversal is blow to US efforts curbing Iran.

As Macron eyes China deals to revive industry, trade shows tables have turned

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UK Novichok report blames Putin for ‘reckless’ poisoning of ex-Russian spy

Europe

Luxury brands face probe over alleged Chinese worker exploitation in Italy

The alleged sweatshop labour practices, spark a nationwide investigation into ‘Made in Italy’ ethics and supply chain transparency.

A Versace store in New York City. Photo: Reuters
A Versace store in New York City. Photo: Reuters

Lifestyle & Culture

‘Relive the magic’? K-drama dating service probed for sex crimes in Brazil

The KDramaDate platform offers curated outings with Korean men, including one of an ‘intimate experience’ at a motel or client’s home.

Lifestyle

Franz Ferdinand’s Hong Kong gig, magic mushroom therapy: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a floating restaurant’s final ‘dangerous’ dinner to Franz Ferdinand’s Hong Kong gig, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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Americas

With US warships near, Venezuela’s Maduro describes call with Trump

Phone call occurred amid a massive US military build-up in the region and deadly strikes on alleged drug vessels.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks through binoculars during a rally in Caracas on Monday. Photo EPA
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro looks through binoculars during a rally in Caracas on Monday. Photo EPA

United States & Canada

Hegseth’s Signal use posed risk to US forces, Pentagon review finds

White House ‘stands by’ Pentagon chief Hegseth, who is also under intensifying scrutiny over US strikes in the Caribbean.

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United States & Canada

US Institute of Peace renamed after ‘greatest dealmaker’ Trump

‘Donald J. Trump’ emblazes Washington headquarters of the US Institute of Peace in time for a peace deal signing.

People

Trump’s ‘terrible, stupid’ decisions test 8-decade bonds of US-Japan alliance

A new survey reveals approval for US ties has hit near-record lows amid political turmoil, punitive tariffs and shock at Trump’s agenda.

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Soldiers hold US and Japanese flags during a welcome ceremony for US President Donald Trump at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in 2019. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong

On This Day | The pope visits Hong Kong for 3 hours in 1970 – SCMP archive

Fifty-five years ago on December 4, 1970, throngs of Hongkongers greeted Pope Paul VI during his historic three-hour trip.

Pope Paul VI on a three-hour visit to Hong Kong, greets his followers as he arrives for mass at the Hong Kong Stadium on December 4, 1970. Photo: SCMP
Pope Paul VI on a three-hour visit to Hong Kong, greets his followers as he arrives for mass at the Hong Kong Stadium on December 4, 1970. Photo: SCMP

Africa

Kenya inquiry denounces ‘disturbing sexual misconduct’ at UK army base

Report highlights allegations related to the British Army Training Unit Kenya, amid a high-profile murder case.

United States & Canada

Photos of Epstein’s notorious private island released by US Democrats

The luxury Caribbean hideout is where the convicted sex offender allegedly forced underage girls into sex with powerful men.

Middle East

Lebanon and Israel hold first direct civilian talks in decades

Talks were held days after the first anniversary of the start of the fragile truce between Israel and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.

Lebanese army soldiers stand atop a military vehicle overlooking Hanita, an Israeli military base, near the border with Israel in southern Lebanon, last month. Photo: EPA

Big Tech

TikTok to invest more than US$37 billion in Brazil data centre

China is Brazil’s top trading partner and is seeking to expand economic and political ties across the region amid tensions with the US.

TikTok’s offices in Culver City, California. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
TikTok’s offices in Culver City, California. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS

United States & Canada

Nvidia CEO meets Trump, says he’s not sure if China would accept H200 chips

He says he and the US president discussed export controls before he met lawmakers on the Senate Banking Committee.

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United States & Canada

Doctor who sold ketamine to Friends star Matthew Perry gets 2½ years in prison

Salvador Plasencia did not provide the drugs that killed the actor, the judge says, but he exploited Perry’s addiction for his own profit.

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Politics

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Xi and Trump’s key people

Discover the power players in Xi and Trump’s teams; the key people setting the agenda on diplomacy, the military, the economy, security and science.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

United States & Canada

Power players: a visual guide to Trump’s team and their views on China

Discover who is in Donald Trump’s inner circle, their backgrounds, stances on China and the roles they will play in shaping the future of the US.

United States & Canada

US Institute of Peace renamed after ‘greatest dealmaker’ Trump

‘Donald J. Trump’ emblazes Washington headquarters of the US Institute of Peace in time for a peace deal signing.

United States & Canada

Trump rages at report about his age and energy, calls reporter ‘ugly’

The US president insists he is working harder than ever and boasted of a recent ‘PERFECT PHYSICAL EXAM’.

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US President Donald Trump during an announcement in the Oval Office earlier this month. Photo: AP
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Open Questions series

Ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo on Taiwan reunification, lessons from the Ukraine war

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Ex-PLA colonel Zhou Bo on Taiwan reunification, lessons from the Ukraine war

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Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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