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ICE fatal shootings raise fear over Trump’s use of federal authority
The administration is not backing down on its aggressive immigration operations, and Trump’s threat of invoking the Insurrection Act is not so easily dismissed.
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United States & Canada
Suspect in Ilhan Omar attack is a convicted felon who made pro-Trump posts
After the US congresswoman was squirted with an unknown liquid, Trump accused her of staging the incident.
1 hour ago
US
US’ Rubio says China profited from Venezuela’s collapse through cut-price oil
US secretary tells senators Beijing received discounted crude via opaque debt deals, saying Maduro’s removal was key to curbing influence.
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United States & Canada
US agents who shot Minneapolis man Alex Pretti placed on leave
The killing of the ICU nurse, as well as that of Renee Good by an ICE agent, has sparked nationwide outrage.
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United States & Canada
US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, defying Trump pressure
The US president had been pushing for cuts at the central bank’s first policy gathering this year.
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Economy, Trade & Business
US Treasury chief Bessent warns Canada on trade fights, slams EU-India deal
Official urges calm from Ottawa ahead of trade talks, says EU put trade ahead of Ukraine by easing pressure on India over Russian oil.
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South Asia
Plane crashes in India, killing Maharashtra deputy chief minister and 4 others
The VSR Ventures-operated Learjet 45 aircraft went down in flames, leaving no survivors.
5 hours ago
Racing
In-form Hayes rings up 700th HK win in emotional Happy Valley double
China Win and Romantic Son both carried the famous Lindsay Park Racing silks to success at the city circuit.
6 hours ago
Hong Kong
How AI model predicts heavy rainstorms 4 hours in advance
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese researchers have developed a pioneering AI model.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:13PM
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United States & Canada
S&P 500 hits 7,000 for first time amid AI boom and rate cut hopes
AI and Big Tech earnings propel the surge, as rate cut expectations boost market confidence despite earlier jitters.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:06PM
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Tennis
Swiatek joins calls for privacy at Australian Open: ‘Are we animals in the zoo?’
Novak Djokovic also feels for Coco Gauff, whose post-match meltdown was captured by cameras, but does not see a future with fewer cameras.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
Global Economy
Why Greenland’s rare earth riches cannot end US dependence on China’s minerals
Danish territory boasts vast critical mineral deposits – but mining and processing them extremely challenging, analyst says.
28 Jan 2026 - 11:00PM
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Europe
Caribbean island wins landmark climate case against Netherlands
The ruling mandates urgent climate action for Bonaire’s 20,000 residents, amid rising seas, setting a precedent for climate justice.
28 Jan 2026 - 10:50PM
Transport
Hong Kong eyes lowering age bar for health checks on commercial drivers to 65
Proposals to tighten medical fitness requirements for commercial drivers aim to safeguard road safety amid an ageing workforce in sector.
28 Jan 2026 - 10:14PM
Tech Trends
Hygon’s chips ‘safe’ from AMD security flaw amid China’s tech self-reliance push
That result shows Hygon’s efforts in redesigning the chip architecture licensed from AMD with self-developed innovations.
28 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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Military
Would Chinese or US supply lines be more vulnerable in a Pacific conflict?
AI-assisted modelling by the Heritage Foundation finds critical risks to fuel and munitions on both sides.
28 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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Transport
Hong Kong transport chief pledges to refine bus seat belt rules after backlash
Hong Kong has made it mandatory for passengers on public or private buses to wear seat belts whenever they are available.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:54PM
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Global Economy
What haunts China’s investors? Geopolitics and a demographic abyss, survey finds
Weak domestic demand, shrinking confidence in the property market and a declining fertility rate fuel caution among investors in China’s major hubs.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
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Companies
Muyuan Foods courts cornerstone investors for Hong Kong listing
Thai conglomerate expected to join a group of cornerstone investors in a deal that could raise about US$1.5 billion.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:26PM
United States & Canada
Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs amid AI shift, post-pandemic restructuring
The restructuring and cost-cutting come despite soaring profits and strategic hiring in key areas.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:24PM
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Travel & Leisure
Mostly unseen footage shows the crazy year building world’s first Disneyland
The new documentary Disneyland Handcrafted on Disney+ reveals just how fragile the creation of California’s Disneyland was.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:15PM
Tech Trends
Moonshot’s newest release narrows US-China AI model development gap: analysts
Kimi K2.5 raises questions about the potency of US controls on advanced chips to constrain China’s AI efforts, Brookings’ Kyle Chan says.
28 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
Europe
‘Big statement’: Sarah Mullally confirmed as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
The worldwide Anglican Communion, including the US Episcopal Church, has no formal head, but the archbishop is its spiritual leader.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:42PM
World Opinion
Opinion
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With China visit, Starmer makes clear he’s putting Britain first
The prime minister’s visit to China is a declaration that the UK will no longer be a simple passenger in a contest defined in Washington and Beijing.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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What is Nipah virus and should you be concerned?
Fatality rate of virus can be as high as 75 per cent and there is no effective treatment, but health experts say an outbreak in China is relatively less likely.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:09PM
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Business
Hong Kong logs US$37 million Admiralty office deal amid market recovery hopes
The sale follows a series of sizeable office transactions and a pickup in leasing, as investors reassess opportunities in Hong Kong.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
Diplomacy
China vows to step in if Australia moves to regain control of Darwin Port
Envoy Xiao Qian says Beijing ‘has the obligation to take measures’ if the port, leased to China for 99 years, is taken back.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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Big Tech
Beijing clears Nvidia’s H200 imports, easing chip crunch for China tech giants
More than 400,000 H200 chips reportedly approved for ByteDance, Alibaba and Tencent as China balances AI needs with tech self-reliance push.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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China Economy
As World Cup boosts merch demand, China’s small-goods capital Yiwu stays wary
China sees a spike in orders from across the globe for footy-themed flags, scarves and wristbands but overall economic outlook is still weak.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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Lifestyle & Culture
Who are ‘we’? Why some Singaporeans bristle at ‘we first’ inclusive society call
Several ministers have spoken about a “we first” society, prompting some Singaporeans to question whether it benefits foreigners more.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:48PM