Indonesia’s free meal scheme faces calls for stronger food safety standards
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South China Morning Post
Indonesia’s free meal scheme faces calls for stronger food safety standards
Several food poisoning incidents have led to calls for food suppliers involved in the free meals programme to undergo proper training.
Hong Kong police arrest 99 in citywide drug trafficking crackdown
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong police arrest 99 in citywide drug trafficking crackdown
Operation, involving 68 separate cases, results in seizure of 220kg of narcotics worth HK$117 million, with suspects aged between 13 and 74.
Senior AI scientist Alex Lamb once shrugged off China. Now he’s joining Tsinghua
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South China Morning Post
Senior AI scientist Alex Lamb once shrugged off China. Now he’s joining Tsinghua
Lamb has trained under a Turing Award winner and worked at top companies such as Microsoft, Amazon and Google’s DeepMind.
Chinese biotech giant WuXi AppTec reports strong US revenue despite Washington scrutiny
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3308375/chinese-biotech-giant-wuxi-apptec-reports-strong-us-revenue-despite-washington-scrutiny?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Chinese biotech giant sees strong US revenue despite trade tensions
The company, which has been targeted by Washington, saw US revenue jump 28 per cent in the first quarter, compared with 21 per cent globally.
Hong Kong’s unsold homes reach all-time high as buyers hesitate amid tariff threats
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s unsold homes hit all-time high as buyers hesitate amid tariff war
Weak demand prompted developers to rein in new launches, trimming potential supply for a fourth straight quarter.
Hong Kong man suffers ‘flesh-eating’ infection after acupuncture, leg amputated
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3308402/hong-kong-man-suffers-flesh-eating-infection-after-acupuncture-amputates-leg?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Hong Kong man suffers ‘flesh-eating infection’ after acupuncture, leg amputated
Patient, 47, sprained his back while lifting heavy objects before seeking traditional Chinese medicine treatment, investigations show.
Chinese and American analysts find common ground amid Trump’s chaos
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South China Morning Post
Opinion | Chinese and American analysts find common ground amid Trump’s chaos
At an event in Hong Kong, observers largely agree that US president’s unpredictability and ‘America first’ doctrine have intensified rivalry.
Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure, offering businesses respite
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3308408/malaysia-delays-sales-tax-expansion-amid-trumps-tariff-pressure-offering-businesses-respite?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Malaysia delays sales tax expansion amid Trump’s tariff pressure
The Malaysian government’s decision to postpone its tax expansion, should provide relief for businesses amid trade war uncertainties.
Chinese robotaxi firm Pony.ai gets boost from Tencent tie-up, offering services on WeChat
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3308357/chinese-robotaxi-firm-ponyai-gets-boost-tencent-tie-offering-services-wechat?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/tech/big-tech/article/3308357/chinese-robotaxi-firm-ponyai-gets-boost-tencent-tie-offering-services-wechat?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Pony.ai partners with Tencent to provide robotaxi services on WeChat
With access to more than a billion users on Tencent’s platforms, Pony.ai is set to significantly boost its revenue potential.
China has the upper hand in trade war as Trump flounders
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3308197/china-has-upper-hand-trade-war-trump-flounders?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3308197/china-has-upper-hand-trade-war-trump-flounders?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Opinion | China has the upper hand in trade war as Trump flounders
Beyond defending its interests, Beijing’s long preparations for the tariff war are primed to reshape the future global order.
Hard-right upstarts eye big gains in local UK polls
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/hard-right-upstarts-eye-big-gains-in-local-uk-polls/articleshow/120728590.cms
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/uk/hard-right-upstarts-eye-big-gains-in-local-uk-polls/articleshow/120728590.cms
The Times of India
Hard-right upstarts eye big gains in local UK polls - The Times of India
UK News: Reform UK, a hard-right anti-immigrant party, aims to establish itself as a credible political force in upcoming local elections, posing a challenge t
Why some Nigerians are leaving Christianity for African spiritual beliefs
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Religious observers see a growing number of people abandoning Christian churches in favour of Indigenous spirituality.
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2025/4/29/why-some-nigerians-are-leaving-christianity-for-african-spiritual-beliefs?traffic_source=rss
Religious observers see a growing number of people abandoning Christian churches in favour of Indigenous spirituality.
Canada election results: Who are the key winners and losers?
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Carney is set to form government and cabinet as his Liberal Party wins elections defined by threats from Trump.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/29/canada-election-results-who-are-the-key-winners-and-losers?traffic_source=rss
Carney is set to form government and cabinet as his Liberal Party wins elections defined by threats from Trump.
Saudi condemns Israeli occupation at ICJ hearing
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Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s settlement activities at a hearing at the International Court of Justice
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Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s settlement activities at a hearing at the International Court of Justice
India-Pakistan tensions continue to simmer across Kashmir border
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/29/india-and-pakistan-tensions-continue-to-simmer-across-kashmir-border?traffic_source=rss
Diplomatic tit-for-tat and cross-border skirmishes are keeping fears of military escalation bubbling.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/29/india-and-pakistan-tensions-continue-to-simmer-across-kashmir-border?traffic_source=rss
Diplomatic tit-for-tat and cross-border skirmishes are keeping fears of military escalation bubbling.
Jordan ‘forcibly evicted’ Palestinians from informal refugee camp: HRW
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/4/29/jordan-forcibly-evicted-palestinians-from-informal-refugee-camp-hrw?traffic_source=rss
Dozens of residents displaced from Amman’s al-Mahatta camp as authorities seek to widen roads, reduce congestion.
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Dozens of residents displaced from Amman’s al-Mahatta camp as authorities seek to widen roads, reduce congestion.
Video: Microsoft workers fired over Gaza protests speak out
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Microsoft workers were fired over protests, and spoke out against the firm's alleged involvement in the war on Gaza.
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Microsoft workers were fired over protests, and spoke out against the firm's alleged involvement in the war on Gaza.
14-year-old Indian cricket prodigy makes history with batting blitz
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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has sent the cricketing world into a frenzy after scoring a century in the IPL.
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14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has sent the cricketing world into a frenzy after scoring a century in the IPL.
Palestinians resort to eating turtles as food runs out in Gaza
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Palestinian fishermen in Gaza have resorted to eating turtle meat due to severe food shortages due to Israel's blockade.
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Palestinian fishermen in Gaza have resorted to eating turtle meat due to severe food shortages due to Israel's blockade.