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Iran strikes back at Israel, sending Middle East tensions soaring
Tehran’s missile barrage retaliates for Israeli strikes on its nuclear programme and military command.
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As Israel strikes Iran, is regime change the ultimate target?
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Damage to Iran nuclear sites from Israel’s strikes appears limited: experts
14 Jun 2025 - 7:21AM
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Armed US Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests
US Marines make first detention in the nation’s second-largest city as more protests expected.
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US Marines detain a man outside the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Trump approves Nippon Steel’s US$14.9 billion purchase of US Steel
Companies commit US$11 billion in new investments, with a US government ‘golden share’.
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Middle East
Did Pentagon pizza theory predict Israel’s deadly attack on Iran?
A social media account monitoring food deliveries in the area also noted ‘abnormally low traffic’ at a gay bar near the US military HQ.
14 Jun 2025 - 2:13AM
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People & Culture
To Sir, with love: David Beckham ‘immensely proud’ to be given knighthood
The former England captain is being cited for services to sport and charity in the King’s Birthday Honours.
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David Beckham (right) shakes hands with Britain’s King Charles III (left) during the King’s Foundation Awards ceremony on Thursday. Photo: AFP
Business
InvestHK pivots to support Hong Kong start-ups’ global growth
After 25 years promoting the city as an investment destination, InvestHK is now championing Hong Kong companies’ overseas expansion.
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United States & Canada
Chinese scholars in US bio-smuggling cases agree to stay in jail
There was concern that Han Chengxuan and Jian Yunqing would flee the US if released on bond, like a Chinese national in an unrelated case.
14 Jun 2025 - 2:41AM
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Boeing delivers first plane to China in Trump tariff war reprieve
A Juneyao Air 787-9 Dreamliner has departed for Shanghai, reopening a pipeline of 50 aircraft designated for China this year.
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Middle East
Trump urges Iran to ‘make a deal, before there is nothing left’
US president warns ‘next planned attacks’ on Iran will be ‘even more brutal’.
13 Jun 2025 - 9:24PM
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US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters
United States & Canada
Kanye West makes surprise appearance at Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial
The hip-hop star said he was at the courthouse to support his long-time friend, though he did not say if he would testify on Combs’ behalf.
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Europe
UK jails men who stole US$6 million golden toilet from mansion
The toilet, whose gold was valued at £2.8 million, was never recovered and was believed to have been chopped up and sold.
13 Jun 2025 - 11:30PM
China
Vietnam officially joins Brics as ‘partner country’, Brazil announces
Southeast Asian country’s ‘dynamic economy’ touted as the group of emerging economies widens its agenda urging a more inclusive global order.
14 Jun 2025 - 2:44AM
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United States & Canada
US judge blocks Trump administration from overhauling federal elections
The ruling also concluded the states had established key pieces of the president’s order were likely unlawful and unconstitutional.
13 Jun 2025 - 11:35PM
Voters cast their votes during early voting in the US presidential election in Detroit on November 3, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Europe
7 men in UK convicted in latest trial over ‘grooming gangs’ scandal
They were convicted after a trial involving 50 offences, including rape and indecency with a child, which occurred between 2001 and 2006.
13 Jun 2025 - 9:58PM
Politics
Israel’s attacks risk pushing Iran towards nuclear weapon development
The attacks against Iran’s nuclear facilities and the killings of its top military leaders have put Tehran in a strategic bind, analysts say.
13 Jun 2025 - 7:20PM
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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.
20 Mar 2025 - 2:37PM
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.
14 Jan 2025 - 1:00PM
United States & Canada
Protests to parades: Trump in a military mindset as troops hit US streets
US president touts intervention in cities like Los Angeles while preparing for a massive show of force in the capital.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:16PM
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Trump orders 700 Marines, more National Guard to quell LA unrest
Order follows California governor’s threat to sue US President Donald Trump, while Asian-American groups gird for possible fallout.
10 Jun 2025 - 4:01PM
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Open Questions series
Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
8 Nov 2024 - 12:01AM
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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump
10 Feb 2025 - 12:57PM
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US-China rivalry doesn’t have to be a zero-sum game: Jessica Chen Weiss
10 Feb 2025 - 6:49AM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty
22 Nov 2024 - 12:38PM
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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed
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