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United States & Canada
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
The 66-million-year-old fossil, for sale on musician Pharrell Williams’ auction platform Joopiter, is expected to fetch up to US$5.5 million.
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US
Trump says Iran operation will continue with ‘ferocious, unyielding resolve’
American president vows US will press on with strikes, warning of more casualties as Iran conflict widens and energy markets reel.
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United States & Canada
US Treasury says it will cease use of Anthropic tech, including Claude platform
Anthropic had previously turned down the Pentagon’s demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models.
1 hour ago
Entertainment
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Hoppers: Pixar’s new animation is a hilarious, heartfelt animal Avatar
Pixar’s Hoppers sees a young animal-lover use secret technology to pilot a robot beaver to recruit real ones and stop a construction project.
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Diplomacy
Will Iran attack derail Trump’s high-stakes China visit to meet Xi Jinping?
China has condemned killing of Iranian leader as a grave violation of sovereignty and called US incitement of regime change ‘unacceptable’.
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Middle East
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Missile and drone strikes hit cities across Middle East
Iran and its neighbours come under fire amid missile and drone strikes across the Middle East.
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Golf
Ballet, bites, Bryson but no Phil: 5 things to know about LIV Golf Hong Kong
A 4-round format, Asia’s premier dance company and an appearance by renowned Australia DJ marks series of firsts for golf tournament.
3 hours ago
World
Record-breaking? El Nino may return in 2026, making planet even hotter
However, scientists say there’s a risk of 2026 being ‘the warmest year on record even without El Nino, due to the global warming trend’.
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Missile and drone strikes hit cities across Middle East
Iran and its neighbours come under fire amid missile and drones strikes across the Middle East.
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Politics
US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears
Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare.
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Tech
AI-aided US strikes in Iran to intensify China tech self-reliance push: analysts
AI’s militarisation adds momentum to China’s drive for domestic chips and infrastructure, analysts say.
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Diplomacy
Trump’s Iran attack, EU ‘too slow’: 7 global relations reads
From Europe’s US-China balance to Canada’s economic plans, seven highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in February 2026.
4 hours ago
China
996 comes to America, Xi-Trump summit chaos: 7 US-China relations reads
From a new trilateral nuclear pact to the “worst” Xi-Trump talks prep, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in February 2026.
4 hours ago
Military
What weapons were used in US-Iran strikes, and which are deployed near China?
From American bombers and Iranian suicide drones to an array of missiles, military observers are tracking the roll-out of hi-tech armaments.
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Russia & Central Asia
Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s defence, says Zelensky
The president said if military strikes in the Middle East continue, the supply of weapons to fend off Moscow’s long attack could be affected.
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Global Economy
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say.
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Politics
‘Deliberate signal’: Philippines elevates officer amid South China Sea tensions
Analysts say Marcos is doubling down on the country’s ‘transparency initiative’ while engaging Beijing diplomatically behind closed doors.
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Basketball
Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in
Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play.
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Big Tech
Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations
Baidu, WeRide and Meituan among companies halting operations or instituting remote work, as some Chinese nationals seek to escape region.
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Education
HKUST may reserve 20% of first medical school intake for non-locals
School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China.
6 hours ago
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World Opinion
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Attack on Iran normalises global descent into the ‘law of the jungle’
By waging war under the logic of pre-emptive defence, the US and Israel are hollowing out the foundations of international law.
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East Asia
Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf at risk as war with Iran rages on
Deaths or injuries of people from the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, who were working in the region, have been reported.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong man gets 4 years for fatal fight over bicycle payment
Jury cleared Wong Koon-ming of murder but convicted him of manslaughter following dispute over HK$800 payment in Tin Shui Wai in 2022.
6 hours ago
Hong Kong Economy
Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts
Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe.
6 hours ago
China Economy
Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’
The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say.
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Hongkongers stranded as flights cancelled amid strikes in Middle East
At least 37 flights between Hong Kong and cities in the Middle East have been cancelled as of March 2.
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China EVs
China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng CEO says
He Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two sessions’.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:33PM
Arts
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She seduced some of the most powerful men. A ballet tries to tell her story
Despite some excellent dancing, Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero fails to do justice to the notorious Belle Époque star’s story.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:15PM
Society
Mainland Chinese firm to build HK$23.8 billion Hong Kong supercomputing hub
Range Intelligent Computing Technology to commence operations in 42 months, with a cumulative investment of HK$23.8 billion over the first three years.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:03PM
Politics
Singapore strives to stay non-aligned amid US-China rivalry, new conflicts
Foreign minister says the city state must assert its distinctiveness to remain relevant and will not act as a proxy for any major power.
2 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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