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United States
New Zealand catches flak for ‘secret’ US critical minerals talks
Opposition parties accuse the ruling coalition of keeping voters in the dark, fearing a fast track to environmental damage.
15 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
China travel
Japan out, Australia in? China’s tourists heading down under for Lunar New Year
14 Feb 2026 - 4:00PM
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UAE
‘Surpassing Hong Kong’: UAE challenges Singapore for the global trade crown
14 Feb 2026 - 2:00PM
Trip Inspiration
Why the Year of the Fire Horse calls for travel on horseback
Saddle up for some thrilling horse-related spectacles and experiences with our top picks from around the world.
13 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
European Union
China cuts EU dairy tariffs, easing trade tensions after EV dispute
EU called Beijing’s tariffs ‘unwarranted’, and mulls WTO action, but China cutting some duties signals possible improvement in ties.
12 Feb 2026 - 10:54PM
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Donald Trump
Leaders invited to Trump’s Board of Peace meeting in US. Who’s going?
Argentina’s Javier Milei and Hungary’s Viktor Orban confirm attendance after invitations go out.
9 Feb 2026 - 11:57AM
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India
India’s trade blitz seeks to keep afloat a sinking global order
‘Jolted out of its slumber’ by US tariffs, New Delhi is aggressively diversifying trade alliances to act as a bridge in a polarised world.
10 Feb 2026 - 8:54PM
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Canada
‘Devil’s in the details’: why Asia may not sign up to Canada’s alliance call
While Canadian PM Mark Carney’s vision appeals to many, analysts say a lack of detail and divergent interests make a unified front unlikely.
5 Feb 2026 - 6:06PM
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China-Philippines relations
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South China Sea: 6 risks facing Philippines, China as conflict threshold lowers
From violent incidents to US missiles in Luzon, a ‘perilous new normal’ and vanishing red lines threaten to derail the Code of Conduct.
1 Feb 2026 - 11:00AM
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US-China relations
As Canada and UK hit refresh on China ties, is this the end of Five Eyes?
The White House’s ‘America first’ strategy is prompting alliance members to take another look at their relationship with Beijing.
31 Jan 2026 - 3:31PM
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China consumption
How changing tastes in China are hitting Australia’s wine exports
Younger consumers’ preference for healthier, low-alcohol beverages has contributed to shrinking of Chinese market.
30 Jan 2026 - 11:17AM
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Natural disasters
New Zealand landslide: human remains found as rescue operations end
A Chinese national died in another landslide near the Mount Maunganui campsite, both triggered by Thursday’s heavy rains.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:48AM
Natural disasters
‘I could hear people screaming’: several feared buried in New Zealand campsite
‘I looked behind me and there’s a huge landslide coming down. And I’m still shaking from it now,’ a tourist at Mount Maunganui says.
22 Jan 2026 - 1:34PM
Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong justice minister slams sanctions threat, accusations against judges
Justice minister Paul Lam reviews judges’ performance in national security cases over past year and stresses they treated defendants fairly.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:26PM
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Drama in Hong Kong’s first international marathon in 1969 – SCMP archive
Ahead of Sunday’s Hong Kong Standard Chartered Marathon, we look back at Hong Kong’s first international marathon, more than 55 years ago.
17 Jan 2026 - 3:30PM
Jerome Powell
New Zealand central bank chief scolded for poking nose in Trump-Fed feud
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters reminded Anna Breman to ‘stick to domestic monetary policy’.
14 Jan 2026 - 4:10PM
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The Philippines
Why the Philippines is taking control of undersea cable security
The moves will help strengthen regional stability and prevent Indo-Pacific connectivity from being quietly weaponised, analysts say.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:26PM
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The Philippines
Philippine navy ‘up to the challenge’ of defending territory in South China Sea
Manila is banking on modern ships and global alliances to challenge China’s increasing presence in the contentious waters.
9 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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Donald Trump
US’ Asian allies reluctant to slam Trump’s ‘cowboy tactics’ against Venezuela
These countries fear the consequences of criticising the US, particularly given Trump’s willingness to use the tariff threat in trade talks.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:57PM
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India
‘It’s paying off’: India spreads its trade bets to beat Trump’s 50% tariff
With exports hitting a record US$825 billion and a spate of new trade pacts, India is finding success diversifying away from the US.
4 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
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United States
World welcomes 2026 with fireworks, lightshows and hopes for peace
From Paris to Dubai to Sydney, crowds ring in the new year with exuberant celebrations.
2 Jan 2026 - 8:20AM
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Australia
‘Not cowed’: Australia sees defiant start to 2026 after mass shooting
Many police officers openly carried rapid-fire rifles, a first for the popular annual fireworks display over Sydney’s Harbour Bridge.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:33PM
China trade
China imposes beef-import quota, adds over-quota tariffs to guard local industry
From Thursday, over-quota imports from Brazil, Australia, US and other trade partners face new duties to help local producers recover amid price declines.
31 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
Fame and celebrity
Meet Stranger Things newcomer Nell Fisher, who plays Holly Wheeler
Nell Fisher, playing a pivotal role in season five, is only 14 years old – but she’s already acted alongside Elijah Wood.
29 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
US-China trade war
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Will US-led ‘Pax Silica’ be a new dawn for the international AI supply chain?
Trump administration aims for deeper technology cooperation on new AI infrastructure with allies.
25 Dec 2025 - 1:05AM
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Indonesia
Rafflesia flower rediscovery in Indonesia revives push to drop colonial name
The giant flower find has renewed calls among researchers to rename its genus, which honours British colonial official Thomas Raffles.
23 Dec 2025 - 7:04PM
China-EU relations
China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row
Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
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India
‘Pax Silica’: America’s new AI inner circle and Asia’s chosen few
Japan, South Korea and Singapore made the cut, leaving key partners like India and Vietnam – and even New Zealand – on the sidelines.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:00AM
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