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A man on board the Global Sumud Flotilla raises his hand as an Israeli naval boat intercepts the flotilla on Monday. Photo: Global Sumud Flotilla/Reuters
Israel-Gaza war

Fury as Israeli minister posts video of flotilla activists being forced to kneel

Itamar Ben-Gvir was criticised by politicians in both Israel and around the world for the ‘unacceptable’ treatment of the activists.

China-Russia relations

China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability

India

Art of the wheel: why Trump’s face is appearing on Indian streets

US-China relations

Opinion | US and China must talk to manage dangers of AI contest in a nuclear age

The coexistence of the nuclear age with the AI age is a cocktail for unprecedented existential danger. Engagement, not decoupling, is needed.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
US, Israel war on Iran

Iranian public get basic gun training amid Trump’s threats to restart war

The weapon displays reflect the genuine threat Iran faces but also provide rare entertainment at a time of great uncertainty.

US-China trade war

China says US agreed to a maximum tariff rate. Could the trade war be waning?

Beijing says Washington agreed to keep future trade levies at numbers set in trade talks last year.

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Taiwan

Beijing slams Taiwan’s Lai as ‘destroyer’ of peace after anniversary speech

William Lai portrays his government as responding firmly to mainland pressure, days after Trump said he did not support Taiwan independence.

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Taiwanese leader William Lai delivers a speech to mark the second anniversary of his administration, in Taipei on May 20. Photo: CNA
China exports

Japanese firms warn of ‘severe’ magnet shortages as China’s exports remain low

China’s exports of rare earth magnets to Japan recovered only modestly last month, with Japanese firms warning of ‘severe’ shortages.

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Science

How China and Russia could team up to shift global science ‘centre of gravity’

Scientists say they hope Xi-Putin summit will bring more support for collaboration as Moscow and Beijing sign deals on tech and innovation.

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India

Trump’s H-1B visa squeeze paves way for Indian tech exodus

India’s tech workers helped build Silicon Valley. Now, rising H-1B barriers are sending the next generation elsewhere.

An applicant looks through H-1B visa application documents. Last year, Washington raised the H-1B application fee to US$100,000. Photo: Bay Area News Group/TNS
IPO

Why is Chinese DRAM maker CXMT’s IPO attracting so much attention?

ChangXin Memory Technologies is sparking investor interest as DRAM profits soar, AI drives shortages and China pushes for chip self-reliance.

ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT) has seen profits increase amid the rising price of memory. Photo: Handout
European Union

EU picks tungsten, rare earths, gallium for first critical mineral stockpile

The move marks one of the bloc’s most concrete steps to reduce reliance on China for elements vital to defence and tech.

China-Russia relations

Xi-Putin summit leaves gas pipeline plan in limbo

A presidential summit in Beijing did little to advance plans to build Power of Siberia 2 even as the two leaders reiterated their nations’ strong ties.

IPO

Top Numerical Control rides fervour for aerospace to 80% IPO gain

Revenue from aviation and aerospace manufacturing equipment has accounted for around 90 per cent of its total since 2022.

A ground crew member seen with a C919, China’s homegrown large passenger aircraft, at Harbin Taiping International Airport in Heilongjiang Province, April 15, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Artificial intelligence

Alibaba unveils new Qwen model, custom chips in bid to become China’s AI factory

Chinese tech giant launches Qwen3.7-Max, its new large language model designed as a robust foundation for AI models.

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Alibaba Grouop Holdings unveiled its new large language model Qwen3.7-Max which it said will be a robust foundation for AI models on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
China energy security

China turns to Russian oil as Gulf supply drops – but is it too expensive?

Prices are rising as demand for Russian supply spikes amid Middle East instability.

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South Korea

Japan, South Korea hone diplomatic ‘muscle memory’ amid Taiwan worries

Energy security and supply chains topped the summit’s formal agenda. The subtext was a fear of ‘alliance abandonment’, analysts say.

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China-Russia relations

Inside the royal garden that is Putin’s ‘second home’ in China

More than 1,400 heads of state have stayed in the compound, with the Russian president usually accommodated in its most prestigious villa.

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The historic guest villas are situated within the tranquil Diaoyutai Scenic Area in the western suburbs of Beijing. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

In Malaysia, drug-laced vape seizures stoke US-like ‘zombie epidemic’ fears

Viral ‘zombie vape’ videos prompt arrests and warnings of a growing substance abuse crisis in the country.

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Artificial intelligence

OpenAI, which bars access to services in China, seeks Mandarin-speaking staff

US artificial intelligence giant wants to hire developer experience engineers in Singapore and growth partner managers in San Francisco.

Science

China ‘outpacing the US’ in biotech race to find cure for Parkinson’s disease

A leading Chinese neurologist says publicly available data shows a clear lead in the development of stem cell treatments.

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More than 5 million people in China are living with Parkinson’s disease. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Did US restrictions sink Malaysia’s US$147 million Norway missile deal?

Analysts say US-controlled parts may have been a factor in Norway’s revoked export licences, underscoring risks for Asian defence buyers.

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US President Donald Trump speaks to Norway’s Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store at a peace summit on Gaza in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, in October last year. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump reveals details of his bunker-like ballroom with drone base, underground hospital

President showcases massive construction site as lawmakers balk at US$1 billion security price tag.

Artificial intelligence

Tiny capacitors are the latest AI-driven investor darling

Artificial intelligence boom is triggering a surge in demand for multilayer ceramic capacitors, report says.

Education in Hong Kong

Former Hong Kong top scorer Mung Chiang to lead Northwestern University

Mung Chiang moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at age 11 and attended Queen’s College before pursuing higher education at Stanford University.

Chiang Mung (centre) receives his student award from then deputy director of education Kwan Ting-fai (left) and then SCMP editor-in-chief David Armstrong. Photo: Tony Aw
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s market surge drives ‘fear of missing out’ among French investors

Finance chief Paul Chan says shift fuelled by city’s strong market performance and improved geopolitical situation, especially after Xi-Trump summit.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) meets local banking and finance leaders in Paris. Photo: Handout
Japan

Japan zoo may ban photos near viral monkey after intrusion by 2 Americans

One visitor entered the macaque’s habitat dressed in a character costume, while the other filmed him with a phone from outside.

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China-Russia relations

Why China-Russia ties outpace Beijing’s engagement with Washington

Donald Trump’s recent state visit appears unlikely to fundamentally reshape or overshadow broader agenda of Sino-Russian cooperation.

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