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Judge says US must release Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil
The Trump administration is seeking to deport the former graduate student over his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
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Artificial intelligence
China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours
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Ukraine war
Opinion
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Why China remains world’s best chance for peace in Ukraine
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Donald Trump
Trump admin launches review of Aukus submarine pact with Australia and UK
The move is likely to alarm Australia, which sees the submarines as critical to its defence as tensions grow over China’s military build-up.
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US-China relations
Trump crackdown on international students affects far more schools than Harvard
Financial repercussions of blocking foreign students and tuition would be felt by hundreds of colleges and the state economies they support.
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Los Angeles protests
Protests spread across US despite Trump threats, Los Angeles crackdown
A curfew in downtown LA saw police make 25 arrests by morning, while US Marines are expected to make their first appearance on the streets.
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Sexual harassment and assault
Harvey Weinstein convicted of top charge in #MeToo sex crimes retrial
The film mogul was acquitted of another charge, while jurors in New York remained unable to reach a verdict on a third charge.
4 hours ago
Music
Beach Boys founder Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82
Hits like Surfin’ USA’, ‘I Get Around’, ‘Fun, Fun, Fun’ and ‘Surfer Girl’ turned the group into America’s biggest selling band.
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US-China trade war
US Treasury chief slams ‘unreliable’ China at House hearing on Trump trade policy
His claim Beijing has ‘most unbalanced economy in the history of the world’ fails to sway Democrats’ scepticism over administration’s ‘whims’.
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Nintendo
Nintendo’s new Switch 2 console breaks sales records in first 4 days
Sales for the latest hardware release by Japanese games giant Nintendo have surpassed expectations, despite the hefty price tag.
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US-China relations
Rubio seeking probe of Harvard collaboration on conference in China: report
The secretary of state wants to investigate if the school violated US sanctions over an event that may have included blacklisted officials.
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European Union
Polish PM Tusk secures confidence vote amid political turmoil
Tusk called for a vote, noting Poland’s new reality after the election loss of his close ally – Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski to nationalist Karol Nawrocki.
11 Jun 2025 - 11:13PM
US-China relations
Viewed from China, Trump’s crackdown on LA unrest a risky ‘political gamble’
Chinese analysts warn US president’s tactics against protesters could jeopardise safety, stability and even spark constitutional crisis.
11 Jun 2025 - 11:00PM
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Middle East
Iran warns US bases within reach, as Trump ‘less confident’ over nuclear deal
Iran warns it can target US bases amid stalled nuclear talks, while Trump expresses reduced confidence in a deal as Tehran continues uranium enrichment, defying the US.
11 Jun 2025 - 10:07PM
SCMP Highlights
Trump says China-US deal done, Beijing’s C919 ambitions: SCMP daily highlights
From US-China trade talks’ potential results to hurdles in the Chinese civil-military tech sphere, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:22PM
Israel-Gaza war
Palestinian death toll surpasses 55,000 in ongoing Israel-Gaza war
The Gaza Health Ministry does not distinguish between civilians and combatants, but said women and children make up more than half the dead.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:10PM
Mark Rutte
My Take
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Hey, Nato boss man, keep your hands off the Asia-Pacific region
The West’s unspoken assumption is that Asians cannot be trusted to manage their own affairs, at least when Western interests are involved.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
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Huawei founder sheds light on China’s strategy to overcome US curbs
Ren Zhengfei’s comments underscore Huawei’s commitment to achieving chip self-sufficiency, with compound semiconductors playing a key role.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:00PM
US-China relations
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Why US defence chief’s attack on China won’t find favour in Southeast Asia
The US is playing up the ‘China threat’ and wants allies in Asia to increase defence spending, but it may find this to be a hard sell.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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China trade
China, US agree to ‘done deal’, Trump says, pending sign-off by President Xi
‘Full magnets, and any necessary rare earths, will be supplied, up front, by China,’ American leader adds, following trade talks in London.
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Taiwan
Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to return to mainland China despite warnings
Beijing welcomes former KMT chairman and Ma Ying-jeou Foundation CEO stresses importance of stable cross-strait relations amid tariff war.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:08PM
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US-China trade war
China grants export permits to rare earth giant for US, Europe shipments
The announcement came as trade talks wrapped up in London, with critical minerals high on agenda.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:30PM
India
India’s Adani visits China in strategic push for renewables amid US legal woes
The visit to a solar module manufacturer highlights Adani’s efforts to sustain momentum in renewable energy despite increased international scrutiny.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:29PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong Red Cross tightens blood donor rules for recent inmates
Anyone who has been locked up for 72 hours or more in past 12 months cannot donate blood for a year, as organisation cites risks of infections such as HIV.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:54PM
DJI
DJI launches US$10,000 enterprise drone that can avoid power lines at night
The new Matrice 400 offers a 59-minute flight time, a payload capacity of up to 6kg and a powerful obstacle-sensing system.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:00PM
Los Angeles protests
US cities brace for more protests as military mobilises in Los Angeles
Texas to deploy National Guard as protests over immigration raids spread beyond LA.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:01PM
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Artificial intelligence
iFlytek says using local chips in AI models extends development time by 3 months
Liu’s comments show how some Chinese tech companies are determined to improve their AI capabilities without access to Nvidia chips.
11 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
Los Angeles protests
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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