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Health & Wellness
What is the horse pose in yoga? Only ‘3 out of 10 students’ can do it
Horse pose, also known as horse face pose or vatayanasana, is a challenging yoga pose that boosts hip mobility, strength and concentration.
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Military
Why has Beijing turned down the heat in the Taiwan Strait in recent months?
PLA warplanes and ships have been less active around the island in the second half of the year, Taiwanese data shows.
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Trends
Black leather gloves to effortlessly elevate your look this winter
With their luxe materials and exquisite detailing, these black leather gloves will elevate any look effortlessly.
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Americas
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidential election
The vote count took weeks, fuelling international concern and doubts about the Latin American country’s fragile electoral system.
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Seoul holds the key to US-North Korea denuclearisation talks
South Korea is taking steps to cool tensions – from moving to opening joint military drills to consultations to easing up on immediate denuclearisation demands.
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United States & Canada
Trump admin says 1 million more Epstein files discovered
After missing the deadline for releasing all the documents, the US Justice Department says it may need weeks to go through the new ones.
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United States & Canada
Trump says comedian Colbert should be ‘put to sleep’
Colbert’s show, in which he often takes aim at the US president, is scheduled to end soon, a decision fans say smacks of censorship.
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Middle East
Bethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza war
The city where Christians believe Jesus was born had cancelled celebrations for the past two years.
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China
Brazil weighs visa-free entry for Chinese tourists and business travellers
Brazil saw nearly 80 per cent growth in Chinese tourists in 2024 and would join only two neighbours offering visa-free entry.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:38AM
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Europe
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Trump vs EU: the European laws curbing big tech and irking US
The US is challenging EU digital regulations, accusing them of censorship and targeting American tech firms.
25 Dec 2025 - 12:00AM
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze
Man, 48, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter is 16th person detained in connection with fire.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:25PM
Africa
Algeria brands French colonisation a crime, demands reparations, apology
Deepening the rift with Paris, lawmakers unanimously list torture and nuclear tests as crimes requiring compensation for 132 years of rule.
24 Dec 2025 - 11:08PM
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Society
Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’
Families at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront say celebrations are more muted this year after the deadly Tai Po fire last month.
24 Dec 2025 - 10:03PM
Tech Trends
Chinese AI champion iFlytek forms new entity to expand into semiconductor design
Shandong Yixun Information Technology’s scope of operations includes integrated circuit design and other AI-related fields.
24 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
Basketball
Who are the NBA’s ‘most viewed’ players and where does rookie Cooper Flagg rank?
Nine of the list of 10 players most watched across the league’s social media platforms this season will be in action on Christmas Day.
24 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Society
The write way: Hong Kong’s Christmas card loyalists keep the digital wave at bay
Despite ease of sending mass messages via social media, young and old traditionalists deliver festive greetings through handwritten paper cards.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:29PM
China
China, Russia clash with US at UN; Taipei mayor visit: SCMP daily highlights
From Beijing accusing Washington of violating international law to a study on animal fats, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
Diplomacy
China vows to retaliate against ‘unreasonable’ US semiconductor tariffs
Beijing has pledged to ‘take corresponding measures’ in response to the levy, which Washington says is designed to counter economic threat.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Companies
AI-for-Science start-up DP Technology raises US$114 million in Series C round
The Beijing-based AI-for-Science firm said the Series C round would fund hiring and R&D, as interest grows in using AI to speed up scientific discovery.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
Boxing
Biggest fight in Japanese boxing history: ‘Monster’ Inoue has plan for Nakatani
Two of world’s best pound-for pound boxers must first clear Mexican opposition before Nakatani can have shot at Inoue’s title.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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China Economy
Hard work, long hours fuelled China’s rise. Now, it weighs longer breaks
China, one of the world’s hardest-working countries, is adopting incentives to increase time off – and potentially boost consumer spending.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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United States & Canada
Trump’s US$100,000 H-1B visa fee upheld by judge, as lottery system ends
The US awards 85,000 H-1B visas annually via lottery, with Indian nationals accounting for nearly three-quarters of recipients.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:42PM
Politics
Young people’s input needed on pressing Hong Kong issues, incoming lawmaker says
Lawmaker-elect Grace Chan also says there is room for more effective communication within the social welfare sector.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:29PM
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Military
China’s PLA simulated battles near Mexico, Cuba and Taiwan, CCTV report shows
Rare insight revealed on state television in footage from a PLA wargaming event in central China where dozens of systems were demonstrated.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:02PM
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Tech Trends
ByteDance, other major Chinese tech firms lead local consumer AI market: report
ByteDance-owned Doubao remains the country’s top consumer AI app, as DeepSeek’s namesake chatbot takes the No 2 spot.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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People
Indian doctor suspended, charged after allegedly assaulting patient
Dr Raghav Narula is accused of speaking disrespectfully to a patient at a hospital in Shimla, but has denied wrongdoing in the confrontation.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:35PM
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong tops global daily step rankings again, with average of more than 10,000
Report links position to city’s urban design and public transport network, making walking essential daily, and its strong hiking culture.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:30PM
Global Economy
China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
PBOC pledges to integrate e-CNY into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, boost adoption in Southeast Asia via China’s CIPS payment network.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:30PM
Health & Wellness
How laughter is good for your heart, immune system, pain – even if it’s fake
Studies show that laughter reduces stress, boosts immunity, heart health and even lowers pain – ‘it’s like you’ve taken pain medication’.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
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Politics
Taipei mayor cuts Shanghai visit short to oversee security after mass stabbing
Chiang Wan-an has trimmed his visit to joint forum, one of only a few events attended by officials from Taiwan and mainland China.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
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