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Chinese navy chief of staff and nuclear scientist expelled from top legislature

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Celebrities

The Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez wedding, day 1 – who wore what?

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Military

China says Philippines face ‘self-inflicted destruction’ by hosting US missiles

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Trending in China

Chinese monk ‘Papa Wu’ famous for support of orphaned babies faces fraud probe

A Chinese monk, known for his dedication to caring for hundreds of abandoned infants and single mothers, is under investigation for alleged fraud involving at least 10 million yuan (US$1.4 million). Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper

China

Trump: US to tell countries ‘what they have to pay’; China, India deals coming

US President Donald Trump at the White House on Friday discussing a timetable for tariffs. Photo: Getty Images/TNS
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Israel-Iran conflict

How Israel-Iran war sent ripples of fear through the global maritime trade

The ghost of the 1980s ‘tanker war’ returned as Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz saw ships change course and freight rates soar.

Asean

Asian Angle | Are migrant workers the real glue cementing Asean-GCC ties?

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Singapore

Singapore Airlines in Gulf flight freeze amid US-Iran escalation

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Middle East

US bases in the Middle East under threat as Iran vows retaliation

The US has thousands of troops deployed on bases across the Middle East - and Iran says they could be legitimate targets.

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US President Donald Trump during a visit to Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar on May 15. Photo: Reuters
Middle East

Gulf states urge maximum restraint following US strikes on Iran

Home to multiple US military bases, Gulf leaders called for maximum restraint as strikes on Iran raise the possibility of wider war.

China travel

Explainer | 5 ways to enter mainland China without a visa

China has rapidly expanded its visa-free entry schemes in recent years to boost its tourism sector. Here is how the systems work.

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China travel

China expands visa-free entry

Passport holders from 47 countries can visit China for 30 days visa-free under Beijing’s loosened entry policy.

Tourists visit the Great Wall of China. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Xi-Trump phone call, inflation data and more

This week: Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump talk on the phone, factory activity contracts and government condemns EV price war. Next week: May trade and inflation numbers, visa-free travel for four Gulf states, Huawei smartphone debut and more.

Asean

Opinion | Beyond trade, Asean-GCC-China summit heralds Asia’s cultural renaissance

The recent meeting in Kuala Lumpur transcended economics and geopolitics, representing a pivotal moment of inter-civilisational engagement.

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China-Middle East relations

China offers visa-free travel to 4 Gulf countries following landmark meeting

Passport holders from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain will be allowed to stay for up to 30 days under year-long trial policy.

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Premier Li Qiang (centre) speaks during the Asean-GCC-China summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

Arab leaders meet to craft counter to Trump’s Gaza plan

The US president has proposed to ‘take over’ the Palestinian territory and relocate its over 2 million residents to Egypt and Jordan.

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(From left) Bahrain Crown Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Emir of Kuwait Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, Jordan Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah and UAE’s National Security Advisor Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed al-Nahyan pose for a picture during their meeting in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Friday. Photo: Saudi Ministry of Media via AP
Fifa

Bahrain concerns taken ‘seriously’ after death threats since Indonesia game

Players have faced ‘insults, slander, threats and hacking operations’ online, Bahrain’s FA alleges, since last week’s 2-2 draw with Indonesia.

China-Middle East relations

President Xi to welcome Arab state leaders, with Palestine and trade on agenda

Leaders of Egypt, Bahrain, Tunisia and UAE to visit Beijing for meetings with Xi and ministerial conference of China-Arab States Cooperation Forum

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Middle East

Opinion | Why can’t US and China jointly seek Middle East peace and still compete?

Although they support rival camps and pursue divergent geopolitical games, the US and China are also working for the same thing: the region’s security and stability.

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Middle East

Kuwait’s emir Sheikh Nawaf laid to rest in low-key funeral

Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah, 86, died on Saturday. Foreign leaders and envoys paid their final respects, including the Saudi crown prince and the rulers of Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan.

The coffin of Kuwait’s late Emir Sheikh Nawaf al-Ahmad al-Sabah is carried out of the Bilal bin Rabah Mosque in Kuwait City on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Israel-Gaza war

‘Peace only on paper’: Gaza war sharpens Arab world’s grievances against Israel

From Egypt to the Gulf, a growing outcry at Israel’s collective punishment of Palestinians has left many feeling ‘frustrated and depressed’, as their leaders’ actions fail to reflect public perceptions of the war.

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Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong beat Bahrain in T20 opener to answer new cricket coach’s call

First outing under Simon Willis in the APC Group T20I series in Mong Kok reveals some of the ‘effort, commitment and character’ he had requested.

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Formula One (F1)

F1: Verstappen wins, Alonso rolls back the years in Bahrain

Former two-time champion Fernando Alonso seals stunning third place on debut for Aston Martin in Sunday’s Formula One season opener.

Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin celebrates taking third place at the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix. Photo: EPA-EFE
Formula One (F1)

Zhou ‘ready for new season’ after edging world champion Verstappen in F1 testing

China’s Zhou Guanyu finishes his final run of testing in Bahrain and says ‘it feels nice’ to see his name and Alfa Romeo on top of the timing sheets.

Cricket Hong Kong

Hong Kong to host T20 tournament, will play Malaysia, Bahrain, Kuwait

Quadrangular series to be held at Tin Kwong Road Recreation Ground from March 8 to 12, and for some players it will be the first time they have represented the city on home soil.

Middle East

Israeli president Isaac Herzog touts business ties on first Bahrain visit

Herzog’s trip is the first visit by an Israeli head of state to the Gulf state since the countries forged ties two years ago.

Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, left, and Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Bahrain on Sunday. Photo: GPO / dpa
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong finance chief to lead delegation to Bahrain and Saudi Arabia

Choice of region deliberate given US-China geopolitical rivalry and sanctions on officials.

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The World Trade Centre dominates the skyline in Bahrain. Photo: Shutterstock
Formula One (F1)

Point-winning F1 debut shows ‘I deserve to be here’ roars emotional Zhou Guanyu

Alf Romeo Racing Orlen’s Chinese driver left ‘speechless’ by 10th-place finish at Bahrain Grand Prix. A ‘shocked’ Zhou took to Twitter immediately to ask ‘what just happened,’ after making history at season-opener.

Formula One (F1)

China’s Zhou Guanyu keen to temper expectations ahead of F1 debut in Bahrain

Alfa Romeo driver puts in solid performance in final testing ahead of next weekend’s season-opener, but says it will take several races for his full potential to become apparent.

Royalty

Saudi prince sells US$165 million English country estate to King of Bahrain

The Glympton Park sale is one sign that wealthy buyers are looking outside London for holiday homes after the pandemic made living in the capital less attractive.

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Fifa

Opinion | Qatar 2022 and Bahrain F1 get political as sport answers back

Depth of ‘sportswashing’ means that there is no slow fix and criticism of Norway FA’s gesture and footballers misses the bigger picture.

Norways players pose with t-shirts reading Human rights, on and off the pitch. Norway, Germany, next? in support of migrant workers building World Cup venues in Qatar for the 2022 finals, ahead of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification football match between Norway and Turkey at La Rosaleda stadium in Malaga on March 27, 2021. (Photo by JORGE GUERRERO / AFP)
Formula One (F1)

China F1 hope Zhou happy with comeback F2 win

UNI-Virtuosi driver started in pole but was as low as sixth before late surge to take season opening feature race victory.

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China’s F1 hope Zhou takes first pole of F2 season in Bahrain

‘It was probably one of the greatest laps I’ve done in F2 Qualifying,’ Zhou Guanyu says after edging out Alpine Academy teammate Christian Lundgaard by three thousandths of a second.

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