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The European Parliament approved on Tuesday cutting duties on many US goods imports to fulfil the European Union’s side of a trade deal struck last…
Current Affairs
No victory, no defeat: Iran war pauses with fragile freeze
The drones are grounded, tankers are reportedly moving again through the Strait of Hormuz and an electronically signed memorandum of understanding has formalised the pause.
After…
Xia Baolong begins Hong Kong visit with housing, Northern Metropolis tours
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs began a two-day visit on Tuesday with inspections of key projects across the city, focusing on housing, technology…
Hong Kong official urges vaccinations as early summer flu season and peak likely
Hong Kong may enter its summer flu season earlier than usual this year, with a peak likely to occur later this month, health authorities have…
Racist gesture to Korean at World Cup, Singapore PM to visit Russia: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical…
Sanae Takaichi’s G7 mission: bridge Trump-bloc divides, polish ‘Iron Lady’ image
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first attendance at this week’s G7 summit aims to turn her rapport with Donald Trump into a bridge between the US…