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A man walks past a mural depicting a damaged Statue of Liberty in Tehran on Thursday. Photo: WANA via Reuters

United States & Canada

‘No chance’: Vance dismisses prolonged Mideast war fears as Iran tensions rage

The US vice-president said Trump’s options range from military strikes ‘to ensure Iran isn’t going to get a nuclear weapon’ to dialogue.

Germany’s Merz meets China’s tech vanguard, including Alibaba and Unitree CEOs

US and Iran wrap up talks without a deal as war risks persist

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Middle East

Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 men

In a frantic 24 hours of shuttle diplomacy, Trump’s hand-picked duo juggled Iran negotiations and Ukraine war talks.

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meet with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Geneva. Photo: Oman News Agency via Reuters
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff meet with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr al-Busaidi in Geneva. Photo: Oman News Agency via Reuters

World

Chinese tourists flock to Seoul, child shoved in Tokyo crossing: 7 highlights

From China tracking military moves near Iran to why tourists are ditching Tokyo for Seoul, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

United States & Canada

US military laser shoots down government drone in Texas incident

The Pentagon used a high-energy laser system to down a Customs and Border Protection drone described as ‘seemingly threatening’.

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Europe

Starmer reels as Greens seize Labour stronghold in UK special election

UK Green Party win Greater Manchester, pushing Starmer’s Labour Party to third place.

A poster promoting Britain’s Green party in Denton, Greater Manchester. Photo: AFP
A poster promoting Britain’s Green party in Denton, Greater Manchester. Photo: AFP

United States & Canada

Hillary Clinton grilled on Epstein, demands Trump testify

Former secretary of state denies Epstein ties in an hours-long deposition, as her husband Bill Clinton is set to face questioning.

United States & Canada

Paramount poised to acquire Warner Bros after Netflix drops bid

A Paramount merger with Warner Bros would unite two major Hollywood studios, two streaming platforms and two news operations.

United States & Canada

New York police arrest man after officers pelted in massive snowball fight

A 27-year-old influencer known as ‘Diaper Man’ faces charges as his lawyer calls his arrest ‘politicised’.

People throw snowballs at a New York Police Department car in Central Park on Monday. Photo: Maira Ahmad via Reuters

Europe

UK government agrees framework on publishing Mandelson vetting documents

Material ‌about the screening of the former ambassador to the US is currently ⁠being ⁠received by the Cabinet Office from across government.

Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson ouside his home in London on Thursday. Photo: PA via AP
Former British ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson ouside his home in London on Thursday. Photo: PA via AP

United States & Canada

China’s rare earth curbs hit US aerospace, chips hard despite trade truce

American firms face deepening yttrium and scandium shortages, threatening jet engine coatings and 5G chip production.

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Middle East

US presses Syria to shift from Chinese telecoms systems

Washington warned Damascus, which is considering buying Chinese telecoms technology, to buy from US or allied states.

United States & Canada

Canada cannot replace US with China, Carney’s Conservative rival says

Pierre Poilievre outlined his vision for Canada’s relationship with the US after the prime minister’s recent outreach to Beijing.

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Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre on Thursday. Photo: The Canadian Press via AP

United States & Canada

Judge refuses to halt Trump’s US$400 million White House ballroom

The National Trust for Historic Preservation charity sued after Trump had the East Wing torn down in October to build the ballroom.

Artist renderings and diagrams of the new White House East Wing and ballroom. Photo: AP
Artist renderings and diagrams of the new White House East Wing and ballroom. Photo: AP

Europe

Jersey votes to approve assisted dying as similar UK bill stalls in parliament

Opponents say disabled, elderly, ill and depressed people could be pressured to end their lives so they are not a burden on others.

Europe

‘Stand on our own’: Denmark calls snap vote amid Greenland row with Trump

Frederiksen triggered the March 24 vote seven months before a constitutional deadline in a bid for a third term as prime minister.

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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.

The China-US face-off: a visual guide to Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s inner circles

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.

Middle East

Trump puts fate of world’s top conflicts in hands of 2 men

In a frantic 24 hours of shuttle diplomacy, Trump’s hand-picked duo juggled Iran negotiations and Ukraine war talks.

Diplomacy

Trump touts US ‘golden age’, avoids direct mention of China before Beijing trip

In nearly two-hour State of the Union speech, American leader focuses on economic strength and global leadership ahead of midterm elections.

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US President Donald Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term to a joint session of Congress in the US Capitol in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: EPA
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Open Questions series

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

Zheng Yongnian on what US’ ‘neocolonialism’, Venezuela operation mean for China

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Liu Qian on Chinese innovation, the US rivalry and women holding up half the sky

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez Garcia

Fuchsia Dunlop tells how she fell for China’s cuisine and names her perfect dish

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

80 years on from WWII, China’s interests lie in peaceful Asia-Pacific: Mitter

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended

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Scholar Jing Qian on right-sizing China’s economy in the age of Trump

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North Korea holds military parade to mark ruling Workers’ Party Congress

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Pakistan declares ‘open war’ with Taliban

Taliban security personnel stand guard near the Torkham border crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan in the Nangarhar province on February 27, 2026. Pakistan bombed major cities in Afghanistan including the capital Kabul on February 27, with Islamabad’s defence minister declaring the neighbours at “open war” following months of tit-for-tat clashes. AFP journalists in Kabul and Kandahar heard blasts and jets overhead, as Pakistan launched air strikes on the Afghan capital and southern power base of the Taliban authorities. (Photo by Aimal Zahir / AFP)
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Giant python glides through Bali floodwaters

Video shared on social media shows a large python swimming through flooded streets in Bali after days of heavy rain.
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