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Rumeysa Ozturk, a Turkish doctoral student at Tufts University in Somerville, Massachusetts, poses in an undated photograph provided by her family. Photo: Ozturk family via Reuters
US immigration

Trump admin must release Turkish Tufts student, US judge rules

Rumeysa Ozturk has been detained for over six weeks after co-writing an op-ed criticising her school’s response to the Israel-Gaza war.

Aviation

Newark airport in US hit by new radar outage amid flight woes

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China-Russia relations

United in Moscow, China and Russia spurn talk of a Trump ‘reverse Nixon’

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Hong Kong economy

‘Made-in-Hong Kong’ goods can shine with right tech, funding: industry group

Federation of Hong Kong Industries says city ‘at a crossroads’ but ‘new industrialisation’ can be ‘main engine for future economic growth’.

The Federation of Hong Kong Industries says a government scheme has benefited more than 100 production lines in sectors such as food, electronics and garments. Photo: Sam Tsang
US-China trade war

Will US-UK deal improve America’s position in trade talks with China?

The first deal in Donald Trump’s trade war may carry symbolic value, but analysts said it would have a limited effect in talks with China.

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SCMP Highlights

Chinese jets in India-Pakistan conflict, tallest dam: SCMP daily highlights

From Chinese-made fighter jets to the world’s tallest dam, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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India-Pakistan tensions

India-Pakistan conflict: Iran, Saudi officials urge restraint as tensions surge

Visits underscore growing concerns that conflict could spiral out of control, but analysts say more concerted global efforts needed to defuse tensions.

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A Kashmiri villager inspects a house damaged after cross-border shelling from Pakistan, at Gingal village in Uri, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE
Donald Trump

Opinion | Trumpism is waning but leaders still need to address voter frustrations

In recent elections across three continents, Trumpism mainly backfired – but democracies still need to understand why it resonates.

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US-China tech war

Tech war: China’s top chipmakers see shares plunge amid tariff uncertainty

SMIC and Hua Hong both warned of challenges in the second half of 2025, but reported strong revenue growth for the first quarter.

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US-China trade war

Trump says 80% tariff on China imports ‘seems right’ ahead of high-level talks

Decision is ‘up to’ US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, American president adds, without elaborating.

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US President Donald Trump announces a trade deal with Britain in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

China targets smugglers to strengthen export controls on critical minerals

Beijing wants to tighten restrictions on illegal transshipments through third countries – a risk that companies could exploit, analyst says.

China’s flag next to the elements of gallium and germanium on a periodic table. Photo: Reuters
Religion

New pope vows to bring light to world’s ‘dark nights’ after historic election

America’s first pope gives first homily after he was chosen as the successor to Pope Francis.

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US-China trade war

Sino-US trade tensions dim confidence of EU companies in China

Chamber of commerce president says firms have been able to mitigate direct impact of increased tariffs.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Colin Kaepernick’s long-time girlfriend, activist Nessa Diab?

Former MTV host Nessa Diab, who also presented Emmy-winning interview show Talk Stoop, is an activist who speaks out on racial and gender equality, and she shares a child with the former NFL star.

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Colin Kaepernick and his girlfriend and babymama Nessa Diab. Photos: @nessnitty/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

7 celebrities who have adopted several children, from Madonna to Mia Farrow

For Madonna and Angelina Jolie, encounters with orphaned children during their travels changed their lives forever – but Charlize Theron knew from early in life that she wanted to adopt.

Stars including Madonna and Sharon Stone have been public figures for adoption. Photos: @madonna/Instagram; @sharonstone/Instagram
IPO

More Hong Kong IPO hopefuls emerge as sentiment draws investors

SAIC Mobility unveiled its plans on Friday; others like Mirxes, Insilico and CiDi revive their applications, according to exchange filings.

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Fame and celebrity

Who is Yoko Ono’s daughter Kyoko Chan Cox, who was kidnapped as a child?

Following a bitter custody battle, Yoko Ono’s ex-husband Anthony Cox ran away with their daughter and brought her up in a cult – here’s what happened next.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV brands are coming for Hyundai, Kia on their home turf

Success in the Hyundai-dominated country could burnish the image of Chinese-made EVs globally, analysts say.

Visitors walk near electric-car manufacturer BYD’s booth at the Seoul Mobility Show 2025 in Goyang City, Gyeonggi province, South Korea, on April 8, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Russia

Russia’s Putin vows victory in Ukraine as Trump pushes for ceasefire

China’s President Xi Jinping and other world leaders join Russia’s Vladimir Putin to watch military parade in Moscow’s Red Square.

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International Monetary Fund (IMF)

Opinion | Either way, Trump’s push for a global monetary reset will be painful

There will be pain, either shared by all voluntarily through peaceful negotiation or imposed on all through force. Take your pick.

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China jobs

China could miss jobs target amid trade war, property sector trouble: analysts

Six million jobs are at risk from US tariffs alone if duties stay at current levels, says one economist.

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A record of 12.22 million fresh graduates is expected to further compound China’s labour market in 2025. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Faithful called to pray for Leo XIV, first US pope, by Hong Kong Catholic Church

The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected on Thursday as 267th pope of Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Leo, who has served as a missionary in Peru and previously led the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, is the Roman Catholic Church’s first pope from the United States. Photo: Xinhua
Religion

America’s first pope once leveled criticism at Trump and Vance. Maga is not amused

Robert Prevost - now Pope Leo - has proven unafraid to tackle prickly political issues on social media.

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India-Pakistan tensions

Pakistan hits India’s western border, forcing flight suspensions at 24 airports

The Indian army said it repulsed drone attacks along the frontier, a charge Islamabad called ‘baseless’.

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Semiconductors

Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls: sources

Chinese customers have been notified by Nvidia that it aims to release the downgraded version of the H20 chip in July, sources say.

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China accounted for US$17 billion in revenue, or 13 per cent of Nvidia’s total sales, in the firm’s financial year ended January 26. Photo: Shutterstock
Family offices

Trump’s tariffs are driving Asia’s ultra-rich investors away from US assets

About 10 family offices of the ultra-rich told Bloomberg they’re reducing their exposure or freezing investments, mostly in US equities and Treasuries.

A trader on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City on May 6, 2025. Photo: AFP.
China-EU relations

In Europe, Xi Jinping’s Russia trip casts a shadow over China’s charm offensive

China celebrates 50 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union as the Chinese leader attends Vladimir Putin’s military parade.

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Donald Trump

Trump hails great trade deal with UK, but is it a ‘nothingburger’?

Trump’s UK trade deal, the first since he launched a global tariff war, leaves key issues unresolved.

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