Dutch shift 86 tonnes of gold from US and Canada to London, citing ‘geopolitical unrest’
The Dutch central bank said Wednesday it had moved 86 tonnes of its gold reserves out of the US and Canada to London,…
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Amid war with Iran, Trump muses renaming Hormuz as ‘Trump Strait’
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday suggested renaming the Strait of Hormuz as “Trump Strait” despite ongoing…
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Vietnam arrests deputy minister over probe into huge bribes
Vietnamese police arrested a deputy health minister on Wednesday for allegedly accepting huge bribes, part of an…
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SCO takes landmark stand on nuclear security as Iran comes under renewed attack
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has issued its first dedicated declaration on nuclear safety and security,…
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Israel ready to remove Palestinians in Gaza once US approves, minister says
Israel has plans ready to remove Palestinians from the Gaza Strip but is waiting for the United States to figure out…
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Can Singapore be the ‘natural choice’ to bridge Asean and Central Asia?
Singapore is positioning itself as a bridge between Central Asia and Asean, as both regions increasingly look to each…
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Chevron to expand Venezuela oil operations with US$7 billion plan
Oil giant Chevron confirmed that it would expand operations in Venezuela after US President Donald Trump announced an…
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China urges global AI cooperation, not rivalry, ahead of Xi-Trump summit
China’s science and technology minister Yin Hejun has called for global cooperation to manage the opportunities and…
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In Bishkek, US envoys shadow the SCO summit in challenge on Beijing and Moscow’s turf
As China and Russia rallied dozens of countries in Bishkek to shape a multipolar world order, Washington’s envoys were…
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China-Egypt joint drills a show of Beijing’s military reach
China is beginning to match its economic presence abroad with the military reach required to operate across it. The…
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Indonesian wildfire haze forces 1.4 million students to move to online learning
About 1.4 million students in six Indonesian provinces had shifted to online learning due to poor air quality…
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China’s US$10.8b trade short cut: new Pinglu Canal prepares to supercharge Asean shipments
Aptly dubbed the Pinglu 001, the first command and management vessel for the Pinglu Canal was delivered on Monday and…
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How Japan aims to convert ageing warships into leverage to counter China
Japan’s plans to transfer ageing warships to the Philippines and Indonesia could turn older military hardware into…
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Saleswoman arrested over aggressive sales tactics, third suspect linked to Opatra
Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a woman on suspicion of using aggressive tactics to sell skincare products at…
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Has India’s Modi found new mediator clout after talks with Putin, Iran?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian leader Masoud…
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Ireland must prepare for Northern Ireland reunification vote, foreign minister says
Ireland needs to be prepared for a vote on whether to reunify with the UK’s Northern Ireland region, Irish Foreign…
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Frontier AI at a cost: what Anthropic’s Fable 5.1 means for the US-China model race
Anthropic’s powerful new Claude Fable 5.1 model has widened its lead in performance benchmarks over Chinese rivals,…
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Iran wins SCO backing against US strikes. Will it be enough?
As the US resumes strikes on Iran to force an end to the six-month-old war, Tehran is turning to multilateral groupings…
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Hello, sailor: Thailand’s Pattaya rolls out welcome mat for USS Abraham Lincoln crew
At Risa’s Massage, Fai cancelled her holiday to be at work this week; suitmaker Tito has laid on a made-in-24-hours…
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ICAC sets integrity standards for government computers to fight misuse
Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has unveiled standards for the use of government computer…
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EU trade enforcers descend on Beijing demanding China fix ‘untenable’ imbalances
A delegation from the European Commission has been locked in talks with Chinese officials in Beijing, as the sides look…
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Walmart’s Sam’s Club accelerates expansion in China as membership passes 10.7 million
US membership-only retailer Sam’s Club has sped up its expansion in China this year, with the launch of its sixth…
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Chinese couple’s surgery fundraising highlights how sudden fame ignites support, backlash
A woman in China, suffering from severe scoliosis, has gone viral after accusations that she is “making money by doing…
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India defies Iran war oil shock to keep 8% growth on track
India’s stronger-than-expected first quarter growth has bolstered analysts’ confidence that it can sustain its momentum…
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China’s No 2 foundry Hua Hong invests US$2b in new fab to meet surging AI-driven demand
Major Chinese foundry Hua Hong Grace Semiconductor is pouring US$2 billion into a massive capacity expansion in the…
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Advocacy group urges Hong Kong to let residents tap pension savings for homes
A Hong Kong advocacy group has urged the government to let residents use a portion of their mandatory pension savings…
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Denmark sends conscripts to Greenland, signalling aim to boost Arctic defences
For the first time in recent history, Danish conscripts have been deployed to Greenland, as Denmark moves to bolster…
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Xi makes world tour ahead of White House summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Egypt on Tuesday, the second stop in a potentially busy month of travel…
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BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals
Top performers BYD and Leapmotor clawed their way up higher in terms of sales last month, even as China’s electric…
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China cracks down on AI ‘slop’, clearing out clutter from WeChat, RedNote, Douyin
China is cracking down on artificial intelligence-generated “slop” – low-grade, mass-produced synthetic content…
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US universities curb international student internships following federal warning
International students in the United States are facing new hurdles when it comes to internships and off-campus work…
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How the SCO chips away at US power without an alliance system
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was born 25 years ago as a modest mechanism for managing borders between…
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Indonesia investigates reports of 8 citizens fighting in Russia’s war against Ukraine
Indonesia on Wednesday said the government was ascertaining reports that eight of its citizens who applied for civilian…
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Air China Boeing 747 grounded in New York following gate refuelling incident
A Boeing 747-8 operated by Air China reportedly suffered a fuel leak at New York’s John F. Kennedy International…
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South China Sea island build-up heightens Vietnam’s security concerns
Vietnam faces heightened security in the South China Sea amid reports of construction works in the Paracels archipelago…
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Malaysian under fire for competing at transgender beauty pageant in Thailand
The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will summon a Malaysian participant in the Miss Equality World…
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