Kremlin welcomes US position that Ukraine will not be let into Nato
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Kremlin welcomes US position that Ukraine will not be let into Nato
‘We have heard … Ukraine’s membership of Nato is out of the question,’ said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. ‘This gives us satisfaction’.
Trump’s Fed feud sparks Wall Street sell-off, dollar dips, gold hits record high
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South China Morning Post
Trump’s Fed feud sparks market turmoil, dollar dips, as gold hits record high
Gold soared as investors fled US assets amid fears of Federal Reserve interference.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum asks TV stations to pull ‘discriminatory’ US anti-immigration ad
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Mexico’s leader asks TV stations to pull ‘discriminatory’ US anti-immigration ad
In ad, US homeland security chief Kristi Noem warns migrants who commit crimes ‘we will hunt you down’ because ‘criminals are not welcome’.
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine, says he is open to more ceasefires
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South China Morning Post
Putin proposes direct peace talks with Ukraine, says open to more ceasefires
Separately, Ukraine’s Zelensky said Kyiv is sending delegation to UK to meet envoys from US and other Western countries on Wednesday.
Wife of former US senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme
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South China Morning Post
Wife of former US senator Bob Menendez convicted in bribery scheme
Nadine Menendez helped New Jersey businessmen in exchange for gold, cash and car. Husband was convicted on same bribery charges last year.
Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
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South China Morning Post
Pope Francis was the pontiff with ‘2 left feet’ who loved the ‘beautiful game’
From Argentine compatriots Messi and the late Maradona to Ibrahimovic and Buffon, Francis received greatest stars of football at the Vatican.
How China could play a role in European security as the US retreats
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South China Morning Post
Opinion | How China could play a role in European security as the US retreats
Depending on how the Ukraine war is resolved, some might expect Beijing instead of Washington to help keep the peace in Europe.
Trump says he will attend funeral of Pope Francis in Rome
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South China Morning Post
Trump says he will attend funeral of Pope Francis in Rome
In what will be Trump’s first trip abroad since taking office in January, president said he and wife Melania ‘look forward to being there!’.
Harvard University sues Trump over threats to cut US$2.2 billion in federal funding
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South China Morning Post
Harvard University sues Trump over US federal funding cut threats
Trump has sought to bring several universities to heel over claims they tolerated antisemitism by threatening budgets and tax-exempt status.
Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says
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Chinese universities are dominating global research on chips, US report says
While institutions from China take up most places on top 10 rankings for published papers and citations, there are none from the US.
Chinese EV makers urged to boost safety in self-driving systems after Xiaomi crash
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South China Morning Post
EV makers urged to boost safety in self-driving systems after Xiaomi SU7 crash
Caution came as China’s level 2 driving automation system ‘has entered a critical period of large-scale application’.
Chinese robotics star Unitree opens Hangzhou factory amid humanoid frenzy
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South China Morning Post
Chinese robotics star Unitree opens Hangzhou factory amid humanoid frenzy
Unitree opened the 10,000-square-metre facility this year, located just 15 minutes from its headquarters.
US finalises tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports
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South China Morning Post
US finalises tariffs on Southeast Asian solar imports
Tariffs will apply to shipments from some of world’s biggest solar panel manufacturers, including China’s Jinko Solar and Trina Solar.
70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3307314/70-hong-kong-retailers-allegedly-sold-oxo-degradable-plastics-despite-ban-ngo?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO
Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers.
Number of registered street sleepers in Hong Kong hits 10-year low, authorities say
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South China Morning Post
Has the number of street sleepers in Hong Kong really dropped?
Government reports 795 registered homeless people in 2023-24 financial year, but frontline workers say actual figure likely to be higher.
South Korea snap election: Lee Jae-myung tops 50% as conservatives reel from Yoon fallout
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3307347/south-korea-snap-election-lee-jae-myung-tops-50-conservatives-reel-yoon-fallout?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Lee Jae-myung leads South Korea polls amid political turmoil and US tariffs
Support for Lee keeps rising while his rival, acting President Han Duck-soo, stays coy about his intentions for the June 3 snap elections.
Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation
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South China Morning Post
Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation
New serviced flats, upgraded lobby and cake shop among revamp, to take place concurrently with renovation of the group’s Bangkok property.
Cardinal Kevin Farrell to oversee Vatican in wake of Pope Francis’ death
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South China Morning Post
Who is Kevin Farrell, the cardinal now running the Vatican?
Known as the Camerlengo, Farrell will determine the date of Francis’ funeral and supervise other organisational tasks.
Mapping the mind: Chinese and French scientists advance on neural origins of consciousness
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South China Morning Post
Can this study from Chinese, French scientists help unlock secrets of the mind?
Findings could help illuminate role of brain region in cognitive functions, such as memory integration and abstract thinking: paper.
Taiwan boss pays worker’s final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad work attitude
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South China Morning Post
Taiwan boss pays final wages in 690 coins as ‘shock education’ for bad attitude
Employee who was ‘absent without notice’ handed plastic bag full of coins, which takes an hour to deposit at bank.