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Can Taiwan still trust the US as Trump tariffs threaten heavy blow?
Poll shows most Taiwanese ‘have lost confidence’ in the US, with social media users saying that after Ukraine, ‘Trump will sell out Taiwan next’.
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China extends anti-corruption rules to village chiefs and grass-roots officials
19,000 village officials have been investigated in first quarter of this year, according to Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.
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Chinese media calls out Trump over ocean pollution accusations
Widely shared report tackles the US president head-on to counter claims that China dumped waste.
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Hutchison ports deal: China regulator warns parties not to circumvent probe
State Administration for Market Regulation says it is ‘highly concerned about the relevant transaction’ following reports deal is to be split up.
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KMT and TPP leaders accuse Lai and his DPP of trying to eliminate opposition parties.
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China plans space traffic management system amid commercial satellite boom
National space body says it needs to keep space ‘sustainable’ as projections show number of satellites in low Earth orbit could hit 100,000.
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China eases tax refund rules for foreign visitors in bid to attract more tourist cash
The new policy is part of wider efforts to boost spending inside the country as it seeks to counter the impact of the trade war with the US.
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The Southeast Asians facing exile from the US to a land they’ve never known
After surviving a CIA-led war and building lives in America, Laotian migrants are now being detained and deported with little warning.
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Could US-DR Congo ‘minerals-for-security’ deal threaten China’s mining dominance?
The DRC is seeking security guarantees and military support from the United States to attract American investment.
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Middle East
Israeli jets strike Beirut’s southern suburbs for third time since ceasefire
Lebanese President Aoun called on US and France, as guarantors of ceasefire agreement, to ‘compel Israel to halt its attacks immediately’.
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Pakistan troops kill 54 militants crossing Afghanistan border: army
The military said intelligence reports indicated that the militants were ‘Khwarij’ – a phrase the government uses for the Pakistani Taliban.
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Vigil for Hong Kong’s Lee Shau-kee: political heavyweights, residents pay respects
Henderson Land founder remembered in vigil service before funeral on Monday, as industry praises legacy that will ‘guide future generations’.
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Australia’s Albanese says he trusts Trump on US defence ties
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he trusts Trump to have Australia’s back on security despite their ‘different values’ on trade.
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Trump doubts Putin’s peace plan as Russia launches drone attack
Russia launched 149 exploding drones across Ukraine, after Russia claimed to have regained control of the Kursk region from Ukrainian forces.
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How the list of China-born leaders in global science is steadily growing
More Chinese scientists are taking on prestigious leadership roles at US academic societies.
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UN urges ‘maximum restraint’ to arch-rivals India and Pakistan
Troops from Pakistan and India exchanged fire in disputed Kashmir for a third night in a row, following an attack on April 22 that killed 26.
27 Apr 2025 - 6:39PM
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Remembering Nora Aunor: actress, ‘rebel’ and the Philippines’ ‘Superstar’
Filipino screenwriter Ricardo Lee pays tribute to Aunor, who spent her career fighting stereotypes and giving voice to the marginalised.
27 Apr 2025 - 5:00PM
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Canada’s leaders make final pitches in campaign disrupted by Trump
Trump’s threats to annex Canada has led to a surge in nationalism and support for the incumbent Liberals in the final days of the campaign.
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