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Trading Avocadoes for Political Influence Global oil price hits 4-year high on concerns Iran war could worsen
Global oil prices jumped to a four-year high of more than US$122 a barrel on Thursday, on concerns that the US-Iran war could worsen and…
Current Affairs
Minerals over ideology? US embraces pragmatic diplomacy to break China’s rare earths grip
The Trump administration’s strategic interest in rare earths is pushing the US towards more pragmatic diplomacy as it seeks to rebuild critical mineral supply chains…
China vegetarian woman, 107, captivates internet with robust health and sharp memory
A 107-year-old woman, dubbed the “age-defying granny,” has trended on mainland social media for her sound health and sharpness of mind.
Centenarian Ding Guijuan lives in…
Law for terminally ill to refuse life-sustaining care planned for July 31 start
The Hong Kong government has planned for legislation allowing terminally ill patients to refuse life-sustaining treatment to start on July 31.
In a paper submitted to…
Hong Kong police intercept man after attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay
Hong Kong police have intercepted a man over an alleged attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay on Thursday afternoon.
The suspect allegedly attempted to steal…
UK to tackle antisemitism ‘emergency’ as police probe double stabbing
The British government on Thursday called antisemitism in the UK an “emergency”, and said it would spend millions increasing security around Jewish sites after a…