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Second US jet said down over Iran, pilot rescued; search on for other lost crew
US launches rescue mission after F-15E downing; one crew member found, another missing in first such combat loss since war began.
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Iran says shot down F-35 fighter jet with new defence system
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Science
China’s gravity-detecting SQUID gets closer to spotting US nuclear submarines
Device can spot objects by measuring tiny shifts in gravity, and its compact design means it can be used outside a lab.
3 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Politics
Ma Xingrui becomes China’s third Politburo member investigated for corruption
Former Communist Party chief of Xinjiang is under investigation for ‘serious violations of discipline and law’, according to state news agency Xinhua.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:53PM
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Politics
Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war
If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.
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Science
China launches heavyweight rocket to challenge SpaceX’s Falcon 9. It fails
Politics
Former KMT chairwoman calls for ‘profound mutual trust’ with mainland China
Social media post from Hung Hsiu-chu comes days ahead of sitting KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s visit to mainland.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:44PM
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China watching ‘like a hawk’ as US Artemis 2 crew embarks on moon trip
Eyeing a lunar landing by 2030, Beijing will be ‘looking attentively at everything they can glean’ from the American mission, expert says.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:10PM
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Diplomacy
China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing takes a stand at the United Nations at the closure of shipping lanes.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Business
SMEs leverage Standard Chartered’s global network and expertise to achieve growth
Bank’s financial services and partnership with consultancy Altios help Singapore-headquartered company TFE expand into India.
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People & Culture
Why ‘dung collector’ was a highly lucrative profession in ancient China
Faeces from wealthy commanded higher price due to superior diet as door-to-door ‘night soil’ gatherers sold human waste to farmers.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Middle East
Iran war: French and Japanese-owned ships make first Hormuz crossings
France and Japan have called for a ceasefire in the conflict, with Macron saying the waterway can only be reopened when the bombing stops.
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Russia & Central Asia
Ukraine asks for Easter truce, 8 die in Russian strikes
President Zelensky has signalled his openness for a potential Easter ceasefire; his nation and Russia both mark the holiday on April 12.
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Military
With an eye on China, Japan looks to kamikaze drones and low-cost missiles
Tokyo plans to introduce loitering munitions with a range of more than 1,000km, according to Japanese media reports citing official sources.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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United States & Canada
Artemis II’s moon-bound astronauts share first images of Earth’s blue beauty
The three Americans and one Canadian are on course for a lunar fly-by in their Orion capsule before heading home.
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Law and Crime
Domestic helper arrested after 6-month-old girl dies in Hong Kong
Baby was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious on a bed by her family.
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Health & Environment
Rats versus pets: Hong Kong dog owners want rodent poison in boxes, not bags
Pet owners call for environmental authorities to improve rat extermination methods after one dog accidentally consumes poison three times.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:58PM
United States & Canada
US can take Strait of Hormuz ‘with more time’, says Trump
The president spoke out online while the UAE’s largest gas plant and a key Kuwait oil refinery were among Iran’s latest targets.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:18PM
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China Economy
Washington launches export initiative to ensure ‘future of AI’ is led by US
Chinese competitors targeted as US companies invited to form consortiums to offer full-stack AI solutions around the world.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
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Economics
Malaysia urged to take more aggressive action to tackle energy crisis
Analysts warn of escalating risks to Malaysia’s economy and call for adjusting the subsidy scheme to stop the government from ‘burning cash’.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:17PM
World
Human remains found on Thai ship attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz
The Mayuree Naree was hit in March after leaving a port in the United Arab Emirates.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:22PM
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How America’s stumble in Iran upends East Asia’s security calculus
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Why KMT leader’s planned visit to mainland China is significant
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What does it mean for China if Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin visit back to back?
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
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Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years
Harvard economist explains why cryptocurrencies will never take the US dollar’s place, despite their popularity in underground economies.
30 Mar 2026 - 10:03AM
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Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins
As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:02AM
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Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein
Former diplomat posted to Beijing speaks on Iran, Taiwan and global supply chains as details of Xi-Trump meeting are worked out.
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Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong
Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
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Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as firm bets on physical AI
China’s microelectronics, motors, rare earth and magnets – which are foundational to robotics – are the world’s best, says Huang.
21 Mar 2026 - 6:18PM
Policy
Beijing mandates internal ethics committees for all Chinese AI companies
Since 2022, big tech firms including Alibaba and Baidu have established internal science and technology ethics review committees.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:54PM
Tech
Tencent expands OpenClaw suite with enterprise tool amid China’s ‘lobster’ craze
ClawPro tool promises quick AI agent deployment, giving enterprises control over models, tokens and security.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Washington launches export initiative to ensure ‘future of AI’ is led by US
Chinese competitors targeted as US companies invited to form consortiums to offer full-stack AI solutions around the world.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
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Society
Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?
Wild boar numbers have dropped by half in recent years, prompting calls from experts for an end to aggressive control measures such as culling.
2 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
Science
Inside the shadowy practices plaguing China’s science awards
Beijing has rolled out new rules for investigating violations in scientific activities. So why are critics still pessimistic?
1 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Diplomacy
Europe’s crisis tourism: how the Iran war swallowed the EU’s geopolitical agenda
From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:03AM
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Diplomacy
China’s looted heritage campaign: assertive, ambitious – and complicated
As the United States steps back from cultural governance, China aims to reshape how the world reclaims looted heritage – with Japan its biggest test.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:17AM
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