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Trump announces withdrawal of 5,000 US troops from Germany over six to 12 months
US President Donald Trump revealed plans to pull about 5,000 troops out of Germany amid criticisms of NATO allies.
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China orders firms to defy US sanctions on five Chinese oil refiners
China's Ministry of Commerce told companies not to comply with US sanctions targeting five Chinese oil refiners.
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Russia and North Korea discuss 5-year military cooperation plan
Russia and North Korea discussed a five-year military cooperation plan for 2027-2031, Russian Defence Minister Andrei Belousov said.
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Taiwan defense budget delay threatens drone program amid Iran and Ukraine conflicts
Taiwan’s defense budget debate risks cutting funding for drones despite their growing role in asymmetric defense.
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Hong Kong overtakes US as No. 2 study destination for mainland Chinese students
Hong Kong has overtaken the US as the second most popular overseas study destination for mainland Chinese students in 2026, a new report said.
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Feature spotlights cheaper durians and helpers camping in tents on days off
A feature examined cheaper durians for China and Hong Kong helpers and workers camping in tents on their days off.
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South Korean team reports experimental stroke drug shows promise in animals
A South Korean team says its experimental stroke drug improved motor function and cut brain damage in animals.
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Chinese ride-hailing driver rescues injured man from burning truck in Baotashan Tunnel
Zhang Jian, a 24-year-old ride-hailing driver, rescued an injured man from a burning truck inside the Baotashan Tunnel in China.
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African officials emphasize infrastructure links over US-China rivalry in Lobito Corridor project
African governments prioritize seamless transcontinental connections in the 1,600 km Lobito Corridor over geopolitical competition, officials say.
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Paralysed dancer Mo Li testifies in Hong Kong Mirror damages case
Mo Li Kai-yin testified for the first time on Monday in Hong Kong's damages case over the Mirror concert accident.
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Most Hong Kong Wang Fuk Court residents return to fire-hit towers to collect belongings
A 15-day operation ending May 4 allowed 6,265 residents of seven fire-damaged towers in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court to retrieve belongings.
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Hong Kong beautician convicted of doxxing and blackmailing ex-lover
A Hong Kong court convicted beautician Li Yanlin of doxxing and blackmailing a married finance director she briefly dated for HK$2.6 million.
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Hong Kong driver arrested after wife dies in border checkpoint crash
Police arrested a 67-year-old driver after his 62-year-old wife died in a crash at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge checkpoint.
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Umno says solo election bid could win up to 60 seats in Malaysia
Malaysia's Umno said running alone in the next election could win it up to 60 seats and boost its bargaining power.
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Oslo transit test finds remote access in Chinese-made electric buses
Ruter found Chinese-made electric buses could be remotely deactivated in cybersecurity tests in Norway.
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Transgender student sues Hong Kong school over hair-length rules
Oscar Fung King-ho sued a Hong Kong secondary school over discriminatory hair policies enforcing short hair for boys.
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Hong Kong proposes licensing overhaul for claw machines and prize games
Hong Kong authorities proposed new rules to require individual licences for claw machines and prize-based games to address gambling risks.
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At least 13 hospitalized after shooting at party near Arcadia Lake
A shooting at a party near Arcadia Lake outside Oklahoma City left at least 13 people hospitalized Sunday night, police said.
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KMT split over size of Taiwan defence spending package
Taiwan's KMT is split over how much extra defence spending to back amid US pressure for a comprehensive package.
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SCMP report details April 2026 India, Russia-China and US-Iran talks
SCMP said April 2026 diplomacy featured India, Russia-China and US-Iran talks over the Strait of Hormuz.
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US lawmakers question UN cost, China threat in space and AI
US lawmakers in April warned the UN is costly, pressed China as a top space rival and sought a first AI assessment.
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Iran conflict may boost Beijing's leverage at upcoming Trump-Xi summit
The US-Israel war on Iran could strengthen China's position on key issues during the Trump-Xi meeting expected May 14, 2026.
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Hong Kong police investigate deaths of elderly couple found in To Kwa Wan flat
Hong Kong police are investigating after an elderly couple was found dead in a To Kwa Wan flat.
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Lift technician dies in 10-metre fall at Hong Kong estate
A 26-year-old lift technician died after falling about 10 metres down a shaft while repairing a lift at Pacific View in Stanley, Hong Kong.