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There seems to be no end to the harm arising from US President Donald Trump’s madcap war on Iran. Go beyond the direct tragic impact…
Current Affairs
86% of Hong Kong children get preferred school places as applications plunge 16%
Around 86 per cent of children seeking places in Hong Kong’s public primary schools have secured one of their top three choices through the central…
Can direct commercial sales fix Taiwan’s US$20 billion weapons backlog?
US defence industry leaders are pushing for deeper commercial cooperation with Taiwan to strengthen its military capabilities, as the island seeks faster ways to bolster…
Nato and Romania accuse Russia after drone hits block of flats
Nato member Romania said on Friday that a drone injured two people in a southeastern city during an overnight Russian attack on neighbouring Ukraine, the…
Japan’s hefty visa fees, new digital entry system move closer to implementation
Japan’s parliament on Friday passed an immigration control law revision to raise the maximum fee for residence status applications by foreigners and introduce an online…
‘Transitory euphoria’: South Korea’s strong economic outlook masks key hurdles
South Korea’s economy faces uncertainties from rising inflation, a weakening won and uneven performance across sectors, even as it grows stronger than expected this year,…