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United States
‘Horrific scene’: bodies found in shipping container at US rail yard
Bodies of five men and one woman were found in a sweltering container in southern Texas in a suspected smuggling event.
12 May 2026 - 10:31AM
Fifa World Cup 2026
Mexico to end school year 40 days early for World Cup amid heatwave
9 May 2026 - 1:22PM
Art
5 exhibitions across the globe celebrating women who shaped art and culture
9 May 2026 - 8:00AM
US-China trade war
Trump-Xi summit hides simmering trade tensions under the surface, experts say
Despite declarations of cooperation, friendship and respect from both sides, major trade conflict is brewing between the two superpowers.
8 May 2026 - 3:12AM
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China trade
How this Chinese city is netting profits amid 2026 World Cup fever
Yiwu, the world’s capital of small goods, tackles global market for football-related merchandise as buzz builds ahead of major tournament.
5 May 2026 - 9:00PM
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China-Latin America relations
China consul in Tijuana warns against protectionism as USMCA review nears
Fu Xinrong pitched Beijing’s model of shared modernisation to Mexican business leaders, weeks before a contentious USMCA review.
5 May 2026 - 6:37AM
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World Cup football belongs to the fans, not to Trump and his friend at Fifa
Supporters in Hong Kong may be rubbing their hands at the prospect of seeing their favourite teams at Kai Tak Stadium, but those travelling to the global showpiece risk paying a much higher price.
2 May 2026 - 10:30PM
Trip Inspiration
What to do in Mexico City between Fifa World Cup games
Football will be the focus in June, when the Fifa World Cup kicks off in the Mexican capital, but with a tasty dining scene and numerous museums, there’s plenty to experience beyond the Azteca Stadium.
1 May 2026 - 8:00AM
Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 30-May 2
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark opens a new champagne bar, Artifact brings us the best of Rome, and Cruise at Hyatt Centric Victoria Harbour transports us to Mexico.
29 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Science
Gene study reveals unknown human migration into South America as late as 720AD
Scientists have discovered traces of a genetic signature associated with Indigenous Australasians dating from China’s Tang dynasty.
29 Apr 2026 - 3:56PM
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US-China trade war
Trump urged by Democrats to keep US ban on Chinese cars as Xi meeting looms
US lawmakers warn of ‘irreversible’ consequences for industry ahead of Trump’s planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping next month.
29 Apr 2026 - 8:50AM
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United States
Mexico captures top cartel leader hiding in roadside ditch
Capture of Jalisco leader with a US$5 million bounty follows the killing of cartel boss ‘El Mencho’ in February.
28 Apr 2026 - 1:13PM
Editor's Letter
This week in PostMag: toxic tomes, a trip to Fifa World Cup host Mexico City and ‘Carmen’ in Kowloon
Our latest issue urges readers of Victorian-era books to beware, offers tips for football fans heading to Mexico and takes a look at the beloved opera ‘Carmen’ – with a Hong Kong twist.
4 May 2026 - 11:36AM
Drugs
Deaths of CIA agents in Mexico spark sovereignty row with White House
President Sheinbaum spars with Washington over the role of Americans in a Chihuahua anti-drug operation.
23 Apr 2026 - 1:48PM
US, Israel war on Iran
Trump envoy seeks to replace Iran with Italy in World Cup, report says
The plan is an attempt to mend ties with Italian PM Meloni, after she and Trump fell out over his attacks against Pope Leo.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:09AM
Canada
Canada PM hits back after Trump team demands ‘entry fee’ before trade talks
Washington is reportedly seeking concessions before agreeing to open negotiations on revising the US trade pact with Canada and Mexico.
23 Apr 2026 - 5:01AM
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Fifa World Cup 2026
World Cup co-host Mexico ramps up security at tourist sites after shooting
Rare attack that killed a tourist at the Teotihuacan pyramids threatens Mexico’s image of safety weeks before the Fifa tournament.
22 Apr 2026 - 2:06PM
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Shooting at famed Mexico site kills foreign tourist, leaves several wounded
A gunman opened fire from a major pyramid, in a rare case of violence at one of Mexico’s top tourist sites.
21 Apr 2026 - 1:25PM
Spain
Mexico mends ties with Spain in first presidential visit in 8 years
Relations deteriorated after Mexico’s former president in 2019 demanded an apology for abuses committed during Spain’s colonial rule in Mexico.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:30PM
Food and Drinks
Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 17-19
Artifact celebrates its third year, Peridot launches a new mezcal menu, and The Green Door unveils 15 new cocktails in collaboration with indie band Mr Koo.
15 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Artificial intelligence
China profits from US AI boom despite Washington’s tech curbs, research says
Country remains ‘enmeshed in Asian supply chains’ and is likely to benefit from US AI spending, report says.
14 Apr 2026 - 3:00PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Peru presidential run-off looms as Fujimori leads troubled vote
Daughter of former strongman is ahead in the race, but logistical issues have forced a one-day voting extension for tens of thousands.
13 Apr 2026 - 6:18PM
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Technology
Opinion
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AI pessimism is a luxury the Global South cannot afford
Young, developing states must ride the tech waves if they don’t want to fall further behind and learn from others’ mistakes.
12 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
Wellness
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Wellness retreats on Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula connect with cultural traditions
At resorts like Maroma, Hotel Esencia and Chablé Yucatán, ancient rituals like temazcal offer spiritual renewal and potential wellness benefits.
9 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Peru set to choose from a bewildering array of 35 presidential hopefuls
Right-wing candidate Keiko Fujimori holds first place in the polls one week before Peru’s presidential election.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
United States
US Supreme Court clears path to overturn conviction of ex-Trump aide Bannon
Decision is expected to lead to the dismissal of Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress.
7 Apr 2026 - 12:16PM
US-China trade war
As Xi-Trump summit approaches, tariffs continue to choke direct trade
Deficit with mainland hits two-decade low as trade shifts to Taiwan, Mexico and Vietnam amid tariff fallout and efforts to stabilise ties.
3 Apr 2026 - 5:42AM
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China-Latin America relations
US threats for Chile, China tariffs Mexico: 7 Latin America relations reads
From Panama Canal woes to an undersea cable scandal in Chile, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in March 2026.
1 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
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