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Iran's FM Visits Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with China's counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing, signaling China's deepening role in US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. The visit comes days before Trump's scheduled May 14-15 summit with Xi Jinping.
Explosion at fireworks factory in China kills at least
Other fireworks manufacturers in Liuyang, in central Hunan province, ordered to halt production after deadly blastAn explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province has killed at least 26 Bei einer Explosion in einer Feuerwerksfabrik in der chinesischen Provinz Hunan sind mindestens 21 Menschen ums Leben gekommen, mehr als 60 wurden verletzt. Die Explosionsursache ist noch unklar.
Kaspersky Uncovers DAEMON Tools Trojanized Supply-Chain Attack
Cybersecurity researchers discovered a widespread supply chain attack targeting DAEMON Tools, with malicious installers compromising thousands of systems since April 8. The trojanized software deployed a backdoor from the official website using legitimate digital certificates.
Trump, Xi Scheduled for High-Stakes Beijing Summit
US President Donald Trump is set to visit Beijing May 14-15 for a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with discussions expected to cover Taiwan, Iran, and trade tensions. The visit comes amid delicate US-China relations.
Tai Po probe: missed checks at Wang Fuk Court due to late notice of new guidelines – as it happened
China tourist dies after cliff swing fall as safety rope was loose despite her warnings to staff
Pharmaceutical Research Advances Gene Therapy
Scientists develop new approaches to genetic disease treatment. Clinical trials demonstrate efficacy for previously incurable conditions.
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A Hong Kong secondary school facing student backlash over newly tightened mobile phone rules has said it will seek further feedback from stakeholders and review the policy’s scope and implementation.
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Four paintings linked to one of the world’s most audacious financial frauds stood on easels at Malaysia’s anti-corruption headquarters on Wednesday: a Picasso, a Miro, a Balthus and an Ultrillo – all allegedly bought with money stolen from the Malaysian people.
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China and the United States are taking divergent paths to developing artificial intelligence (AI), putting their technology ecosystems increasingly at odds.
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Hong Kong’s legislature has issued a written warning to lawmaker Judy Chan Kapui for driving on the wrong side of the road, urging her to be mindful of her conduct and meet the public’s expectations.
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A South Korean appellate court judge who presided over a high-profile case involving former first lady Kim Keon-hee was found dead early Wednesday morning, police said.
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For German consumer Erik Böhme, a first visit to the Beijing auto show was an eye-opener – the world’s largest car exhibition showcased a vast array of electric vehicle (EV) brands, many already gaining traction in Europe.
‘May can give a false sense of safety,’ expert warns
Hikers should not underestimate the risks of climbing in Japan during the volatile spring transition in May, a mountaineering expert has warned after two Hong Kong men became stranded in the Northern Alps, one of whom later died.
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A pro-Kremlin Japanese politician has said Russia is trying to arrange a meeting of the two nations’ foreign ministers in July, although analysts suggest that Muneo Suzuki’s efforts to act as a go-between are unlikely to bear fruit.
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Global attention is fixated on Japan’s strategic shift under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
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The son of Myanmar’s deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi demanded France’s help in seeking independently verified proof of his mother’s life after she was transferred to house arrest, her lawyers said.
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The US Army on Tuesday shot a Tomahawk missile from its Typhon Mid-Range Capability launcher system in the Philippines during a military exercise, marking the first time it has fired such a weapon since the system’s arrival in the country two years ago, which drew a rebuke from C.
Joyous reunion of Iranian boy with China classmates after family
An eight-year-old Iranian boy who left his primary school in China for his mother country in January and later lost contact with his teachers for 42 days has returned to the campus, thrilling his classmates.
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Anna, a domestic helper from the Philippines, had managed her finances well until she took out two loans over the past few months for a friend she described as being “like a mother to me”.
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With Singapore facing a global energy crisis due to the conflict in the Middle East, the “storm clouds” that Prime Minister Lawrence Wong warned of at an election rally last year now appear to be an understatement.