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‘Space plumber’ to the rescue as Artemis astronauts navigate life aboard Orion
It is the first time astronauts venturing into deep space have had a real toilet on board, allowing the crew some ‘alone’ moments.
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Artificial intelligence
Competition or ‘co-opetition’: how is convergence shaping Sino-US AI race?
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South Korea
Softly, softly: why South Korea, France prefer diplomacy over force in Hormuz
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Cultural capitals: Southeast Asia seeks soft power to outlast the buzz
The region’s creators are going global, but the structures to sustain them are still catching up.
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Australia’s 180-degree shift from 5 years ago: China in favour; US out
Aussie comedian exposes the truth about nation’s feelings towards US president, democracy and public safety.
3 hours ago
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Cambodia’s high-stakes war on online scam compounds
Cambodia has vowed to stamp out the scam compounds on its soil by month’s end – but perpetrators remain drawn to the potential for huge profits.
5 hours ago
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The twilight of US hegemony and Israeli expansionism
The war in Iran is speeding the world towards a multipolar system.
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US girl dies after being hit on head by metal water bottle, classmate arrested
Khimberly Zavaleta Chuquipa, 12, was allegedly attacked at school while trying to protect her older sister from a group of bullies.
6 hours ago
Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war
If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.
4 Apr 2026 - 3:10AM
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What 2 downed jets mean for US vulnerability in the Iran war
US launches rescue mission after F-15E downing; one crew member found, another missing in first such combat loss since war began.
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Artemis II’s moon-bound astronauts share first images of Earth’s blue beauty
The three Americans and one Canadian are on course for a lunar fly-by in their Orion capsule before heading home.
4 Apr 2026 - 1:33AM
US adds 178,000 jobs in March but Middle East war ‘likely not incorporated’
Gains in a slumping market were about three times the forecast, thought to be linked to construction firms doing more in recent warm weather.
3 Apr 2026 - 10:35PM
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China’s gravity-detecting SQUID gets closer to spotting US nuclear submarines
Device can spot objects by measuring tiny shifts in gravity, and its compact design means it can be used outside a lab.
3 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Beijing mandates internal ethics committees for all Chinese AI companies
Since 2022, big tech firms including Alibaba and Baidu have established internal science and technology ethics review committees.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:54PM
US can take Strait of Hormuz ‘with more time’, says Trump
The president spoke out online while the UAE’s largest gas plant and a key Kuwait oil refinery were among Iran’s latest targets.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:18PM
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How America’s stumble in Iran upends East Asia’s security calculus
A region where US allies lose faith in Washington won’t necessarily embrace Beijing; it is a region more likely to reach for its own guns.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:21PM
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China, Europe and why Beijing took a swing at Iran over the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing takes a stand at the United Nations at the closure of shipping lanes.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Former KMT chairwoman calls for ‘profound mutual trust’ with mainland China
Social media post from Hung Hsiu-chu comes days ahead of sitting KMT chairwoman Cheng Li-wun’s visit to mainland.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:44PM
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Washington launches export initiative to ensure ‘future of AI’ is led by US
Chinese competitors targeted as US companies invited to form consortiums to offer full-stack AI solutions around the world.
3 Apr 2026 - 7:07PM
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China watching ‘like a hawk’ as US Artemis 2 crew embarks on moon trip
Eyeing a lunar landing by 2030, Beijing will be ‘looking attentively at everything they can glean’ from the American mission, expert says.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:10PM
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New Zealand doctor invoices US embassy for rising fuel costs
Shane Dunphy asked the embassy to reimburse him for the US$1,600 spent on petrol vouchers for his staff so that they could travel to work.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:25PM
Israel strikes over 3,500 Lebanon targets in a month
Lebanon’s health ministry said on Thursday that 1,345 people have been killed and 4,040 wounded since the war began, including 125 children.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
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‘Liberation Day’ anniversary, war on Iran, Taiwan’s KMT visits Beijing
This week: One year since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’, China proposes Iran war peace plan in partnership with Pakistan, Hong Kong retains IPO crown. Next week: Taiwan’s Kuomintang leader visits mainland, Chinese airlines raise fuel surcharges, factory-gate prices may end slump, and more.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:01PM
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3 reasons Xi-Trump summit won’t be a waste of time for China
Despite current tensions and dim prospects for meaningful progress, Beijing should still roll out the red carpet.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Beijing hails US cooperation as ICE returns suspected drug smuggler to China
With Xi and Trump set to meet next month, Beijing says handoff signals ‘progress in bilateral counternarcotics law enforcement’.
3 Apr 2026 - 4:15PM
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Iran says shot down F-35 fighter jet with new defence system
IRGC claims ‘complete destruction’ of the advanced jet occurred over central Iran, and it is unlikely the pilot survived.
3 Apr 2026 - 3:59PM
3 Chinese nationals arrested in Malaysia over fake US visa passes
Police said investigations uncovered a syndicate supplying counterfeit documents for US entry.
3 Apr 2026 - 3:48PM
US delays Japan’s Tomahawk missile supplies as Iran strikes take priority
The missiles are key to boosting Tokyo’s long-range strike capabilities to deal with challenges from China and North Korea.
3 Apr 2026 - 2:30PM
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