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South Korea
South Korea’s World Cup loss spurs anger over ‘cartel’ of elites, favouritism
From the president to football fans, South Koreans are asking whether unfairness lies behind the national team’s World Cup collapse.
5 Jul 2026 - 10:52AM
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US-China relations
America’s first sphere of influence becomes the test of its power at 250
3 Jul 2026 - 11:03PM
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Natural disasters
‘Truly a miracle’: man rescued from Venezuela rubble 8 days after twin quakes
3 Jul 2026 - 4:15PM
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US-China relations
China accused of trying to ‘infiltrate’ US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement
The Alliance for American Manufacturing says China is trying to circumvent the USMCA through its automotive investments in Mexico.
2 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM
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US-China trade war
US backs away from USMCA trade deal, upset over Canada’s China ties
Beijing not named in official notice, but US trade chief blames Canada’s courtship of Chinese investment as major obstacle to new agreement.
2 Jul 2026 - 9:26PM
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United States
Why China is the big fight in USMCA trade review as US refuses to extend deal
Officials from the US, Mexico and Canada will meet on Wednesday to review the agreement after Trump said he does not want to extend it.
1 Jul 2026 - 4:18PM
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South Korea
South Korea’s World Cup early exit sparks fury, death threats, restaurant bans
From the president to K-pop stars, South Koreans demand an overhaul of the country’s football establishment and punishment for the failure.
30 Jun 2026 - 5:37PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
US, Mexico Catholic bishops call for humane treatment of migrants
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in a statement opposed ‘the vilification of immigrants’ in the US under President Donald Trump.
27 Jun 2026 - 10:59PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Time runs out for thousands missing after Venezuela earthquakes
With at least 920 dead and more than 51,000 missing, a critical 72-hour window for rescuing survivors has almost closed.
27 Jun 2026 - 4:24PM
Venezuela
Venezuela earthquakes draw aid from governments that cut ties with Caracas
Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and other governments that suspended relations with the country offer rescue teams and humanitarian aid.
26 Jun 2026 - 8:52PM
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South China Sea
China discovers rare coral reef blue hole in disputed Scarborough Shoal
Beijing has used law enforcement patrols and scientific study to boost its control over the contested South China Sea area.
25 Jun 2026 - 6:36PM
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China trade
Why the Vietnam ‘detour’ for US-bound Chinese goods hit a dead end
Is finding another Hanoi haven possible, or would trying be a fool’s errand for Chinese firms looking to get the jump on Trump and evade tariffs?
25 Jun 2026 - 6:31AM
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United States
With no team in World Cup, Chinese fans root for Ronaldo, Messi … and a referee
Chinese team has not played in tournament for 24 years, so supporters follow world’s two most famous players and a strict mainland official.
25 Jun 2026 - 8:35PM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
12 of the World Cup 2026’s oldest players, from Ronaldo to Messi
Should Ronaldo still be playing? Is this Messi’s last World Cup? But neither are the oldest this tournament – Scotland’s Craig Gordon is 43.
23 Jun 2026 - 1:45PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Mexico seeks to restart oil shipments to energy-starved Cuba
President Claudia Sheinbaum plans to resume critical fuel deliveries using commercial firms that have permits.
23 Jun 2026 - 11:18AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Revolutionary Guard claim is ‘outright lie’, says Iran’s football federation
The US claimed someone tied to the IRGC, under the guise of the Iranian federation chief, tried to board Iran’s team flight to Los Angeles.
22 Jun 2026 - 4:38AM
Obituaries
Ramiro Valdes, key figure of Cuban revolution and Castro ally, dead at 94
The architect of Cuba’s state security apparatus and former vice-president was one of the final veterans of the 1956 rebel uprising.
22 Jun 2026 - 9:59AM
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Africa
Vietnamese deported to South Sudan under Trump’s controversial scheme goes home
At least seven African nations have agreed to accept deportees who are not their own citizens as part of arrangements with the US.
19 Jun 2026 - 7:13PM
SCMP Highlights
US, Iran sign peace deal; China’s C919 jets face safety checks: 7 highlights
From Malaysian tourists calling Chinese ‘smelly’ to Shein’s Paris store set to close soon, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
22 Jun 2026 - 8:17AM
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Many countries are ‘quiet quitting’ the US and China on trade
While the US and Chinese markets are essential, other countries are making deals with each other in search of more diversified trade.
18 Jun 2026 - 8:30PM
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Israel-Gaza war
Israel’s foreign minister cuts ties with top EU diplomat over ‘apartheid’ remark
Saar accused Kallas of ‘acting obsessively and with blatant unfairness’ by reportedly comparing Israel to South Africa’s apartheid regime.
18 Jun 2026 - 7:40PM
Artificial intelligence
Alibaba Cloud expands in France amid Europe’s data sovereignty push
Opening of Paris hub is a response to increased demand, says the China tech giant as it looks to roll out agentic AI services across Europe.
17 Jun 2026 - 9:30PM
South Korea
Fifa invites South Korean YouTuber targeted by racist gesture to World Cup match
Fifa said Thursday’s South Korea-Mexico game would carry an anti-hate message after the incident sparked outrage online.
17 Jun 2026 - 6:09PM
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SCMP Highlights
Korean’s racist World Cup experience, India’s military revamp: 7 Asia highlights
From Lawrence Wong’s trip to Russia to a racist encounter at the World Cup, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
16 Jun 2026 - 2:33PM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Racist gesture at Korean World Cup fan costs Mexican guild chief his post
The man apologised and said he had resigned after a viral video showed him pulling at the corners of his eyes during a match in Guadalajara.
15 Jun 2026 - 3:08PM
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China trade
At World Cup, Mexico leans on China tech and transport to meet logistical needs
Infrastructure and cloud solutions from China are bolstering the Fifa event as one of the host nations balances strategic partnerships with rising Washington pressure.
14 Jun 2026 - 9:00PM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
Chinese World Cup fans robbed at gunpoint soon after arrival in Mexico
One suspect has been arrested after the pair were held up by masked gunmen who stole their passports, cash and watches.
14 Jun 2026 - 4:59PM
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Mainland China
World Cup kicks China’s summer travel market into extra time
From private-box tickets in Houston to luxury hotel viewing suites in China, football fans are driving a boom in travel and hospitality.
14 Jun 2026 - 4:00PM
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