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Ruth Eleonora Lopez, anti-corruption and justice director of Cristosal, stands next to El Salvadoran police officers. Photo: Fiscalia General de la Republica El Salvador/Handout via Reuters.
El Salvador

El Salvador arrests human rights lawyer helping deported migrants

Rights groups said arrest of Ruth Eleonora Lopez reflected a trend of growing authoritarianism under President Bukele, a Trump ally.

India

Opinion | Rapid escalation of India-Pakistan clashes a warning of new tech dangers

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US-Japan relations

Nippon Steel to invest US$4 billion for US Steel mill

Pope Leo XIV

Vance gives Pope Leo an invitation from Trump to visit White House

Chicago-born pope took the letter and put it on his desk, was heard saying ‘at some point’ in Vatican Media’s video footage of meeting.

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US Vice-President J.D. Vance, left, and Pope Leo XIV during their meeting in the Vatican on Monday. Photo: Vatican Media Handout / EPA-EFE
Netflix

‘Sesame Street’ joins Netflix with longer, ‘character-focused’ segments

The streaming deal with Netflix, expands ‘Sesame Street’s’ global reach while retaining its PBS partnership for free access on US television.

Ukraine war

Trump says Russia and Ukraine to negotiate ceasefire ‘immediately’

US president also says conversation with Russian leader yielded agreement that Washington and Moscow pursue large-scale trade once war ends.

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US-China trade war

The US and China called a truce on tariffs, but is the battleground expanding?

Analysts say Trump is looking to tighten tech restrictions, and this time Beijing has a better ‘toolkit’ to counter ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.

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Senior US and Chinese officials meet in Geneva on May 11. They agreed to a trade deal slashing most tariffs that came into effect on May 14. Photo: AFP
Joe Biden

King Charles sends message of support to Biden after cancer diagnosis

UK monarch undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer. Biden vowed to fight ‘aggressive’ prostate cancer, thanked Americans for support.

IPO

Richard Li’s FWD files to list in Hong Kong amid rising IPO wave

The insurer has received preliminary interest from potential investors for its third attempt to list in Hong Kong, sources say.

SCMP Highlights

China hastens Pakistan dam construction, BeiDou milestone: SCMP daily highlights

From China speeding up a Pakistani dam’s construction to milestone for Chinese version of GPS, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

The dam has been described as a “flagship” project for Pakistan. Photo: Handout
Asean

Opinion | Why Europe and Asean are aligning to hedge against US, China dependence

Despite diplomatic and ideological differences, the EU and Southeast Asia’s trade and defence needs are bringing the two sides together.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | How common is prostate cancer in Hong Kong and what can you do to treat it?

In the wake of ex-US president Joe Biden’s prostate cancer diagnosis, the Post takes a closer look at how the disease affects Hongkongers.

China’s Communist Party

‘It’s glorious to save’: how China will trim the fat in new belt-tightening push

New rules to cut wasteful government spending and projects are ‘most stringent’ since austerity drive first launched in 2013, observer says.

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Xiaomi

Xiaomi now one of China’s biggest semiconductor investors, founder Lei Jun says

Lei said Xiaomi has allocated US$6.9 billion for semiconductor development in China over a 10-year period.

Xiaomi is sharpening its focus on semiconductor development in China. Photo: Shutterstock
India

India eyes more rice exports over lower tensions with Pakistan, early monsoon

Rice prices have stabilised in Asia after they spiked over supply concerns resulting from the conflict between India and Pakistan.

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A paddy field on the outskirts of Guwahati, India. Rice traders in India are expecting an increase in exports due to lower tensions on the subcontinent and the early start of the monsoon season. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump targets Beyoncé in rant about endorsing Kamala Harris

Trump said singer got US$11 million to back Harris, announced investigation into ‘payments’ to stars Bruce Springsteen, Bono, Oprah.

US-China relations

Amid trade war pause, Trump-Xi direct talks needed soon, ex-US envoy says

Citing ‘horrible’ lack of contact, former American envoy to Russia Michael McFaul says dialogue between two leaders ‘especially important’ for stable ties.

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Vietnam

Will Trump Tower rise in Ho Chi Minh City amid US-Vietnam tariff tensions?

Eric Trump recently visited Vietnam after the approval of a US$1.5 billion golf project for his family’s business, as Hanoi negotiates with Washington to avoid trade tariffs.

Trump Tower in Manhattan, New York. Photo: TNS
South Korea

South Korea’s presidential candidates clash over China, ‘pragmatic’ policy

PPP’s Kim Moon-soo has accused DPK’s Lee Jae-myung of lacking commitment towards the US-South Korea alliance and the THAAD system.

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China's economic recovery

China’s economic resilience muffles speculations over imminent fiscal stimulus

China’s exports and industrial output beat market expectations in April, despite the impact of US tariffs.

Asian diaspora

Tony Award nominee Daniel Dae Kim on advancing Asian presence on Broadway

Daniel Dae Kim, the first Asian Tony Award nominee for best leading actor in a play, and David Henry Hwang talk being a force for change.

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Daniel Dae Kim during a performance of David Henry Hwang’s Yellow Face on Broadway. His performance in the role has made him the first Asian best leading actor nominee for a Tony Award. Photo: AP
Science

Why this earth scientist sees China as ‘the great hope’ for climate research

Benjamin Horton, the new dean of CityU’s energy and environment school, points to funding, advances in green tech and government support.

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“If China goes net zero, it is the only country that makes a difference to everyone around the planet,” climate scientist Benjamin Horton said. Photo: EPA-EFE
China's military weapons

7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’

Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.

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Donald Trump

Trump’s big tax-cut bill advances as debt concerns mount

Millions could lose Medicaid coverage under the bill, which analysts say will add trillions of dollars to US debt over the next 10 years.

Banking & finance

Moody’s downgrade, US debt fears revive mini ‘sell America’ trade

Rating downgrade risks reinforcing Wall Street’s growing worries over the US sovereign bond market.

Traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Donald Trump

Trump’s memecoin dinner made him millions. Critics call it cash for access

The US president and his allies pocketed US$320 million in trading fees, as the cryptocurrency $TRUMP surged in value ahead of the dinner.

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One on Thursday. Photo: AP
Science

Japanese archaeologist’s appointment at Sichuan University draws online ire

Announcement of leading scholar Kazuo Miyamoto’s recruitment removed from university webpage after it triggers online scrutiny, accusations.

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China manufacturing

China’s manufacturing resilient in April despite US tariffs; consumption softens

China’s industrial output rose 6.1 per cent, beating estimates, while domestic consumption up 5.1 per cent – slightly below expectations.

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