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March 29, 2026
Jerusalem police stop Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday mass
Police said the Church of the Holy Sepulchre had been notified that no mass could take place on Palm Sunday because of safety considerations...
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March 29, 2026
Philippine oil refiner Petron buys Russian crude, eyes alternatives
The Philippines sources nearly all of its oil from the Middle East and is trying to find alternative sources, negotiating for fuel supply fr...
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March 29, 2026
Vietnam arrests 74 over falsified environmental, waste water data
Police arrested officials at state environmental agencies and dozens of businesses that discharge waste water and install monitoring equipme...
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March 29, 2026
IOC reinstating gender shows ‘disrespect for women’, Olympic champ Semenya says
The South African two-time 800m winner says the policy, which effectively bans transgender and many intersex athletes, ‘causes harm’.
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March 29, 2026
‘Doctrine of the Mean’: how US lost a 2-decade race to China in brain implants
China scores commercial-use approval for implantable brain-computer interface making it the first invasive device available outside trials.
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March 29, 2026
Indonesia cuts free meals to save US$2.3 billion as fuel prices soar
A spokesperson for President Prabowo Subianto said the country was seeking to set aside 80 trillion rupiah to shield its economy from the Mi...
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March 29, 2026
My Take | Iran has shown the West’s containment of China is a fool’s errand
Countries across the world will be wise to hedge their bets with Beijing as the war exposes US security ‘guarantees’ as burdens and liabilit...
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March 29, 2026
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March 29, 2026
Ukrainian drone strike on Russian Baltic port starts fire, damages infrastructure
Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian refineries, oil depots and ports justified as part of the effort to cut revenues funding Ru...
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March 29, 2026
Quieter, stealthier, further: new hybrid unit to power China’s small battle drones
Developers have come up with a propulsion system that combines the best of two worlds, according to state media.
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March 29, 2026
Opinion | Europe’s response to Iran war risks becoming its ‘darkest hour’
By prevaricating on US aggression, Brussels risks forfeiting new partnerships that could help reduce its reliance on Washington.
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March 29, 2026
Iran targets Bahrain aluminium, 2 injured amid Hormuz closure
Most Gulf aluminium producers, which account for about 9 per cent of global supply, have been unable to ship due to Tehran’s effective closu...
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March 29, 2026
Prepare for conditions at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, returning residents told
Elderly people, pregnant women and those with health issues among those advised against returned home after deadly fire last November.
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March 29, 2026
Andrea Atzeni and Francis Lui enjoy doubles as Satono Reve stamps Champions Day ticket in Japan
Andrea Atzeni continued his brilliant patch of form with a double at Sha Tin on Sunday, headlined by Young Champion’s gutsy win in the Class...
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March 29, 2026
Japan upgrades ship with Tomahawk missiles. Why it might pose a threat to China
Analysts say the move marks a fundamental shift in Tokyo’s defence strategy, forcing Beijing to stay on high alert.
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March 29, 2026
French prosecutors open terror probe after Bank of America attack attempt
Paris police and French intelligence agents are investigating after the suspect said he was contacted via Snapchat and paid 600 euros to car...
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March 29, 2026
China biotech deals hit record as innovative drugs draw global interest
Deals reach US$60 billion in first quarter after analysts say Chinese biotech firms have shown substantial technological advancements.
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March 29, 2026
Boom three-year-old Salon S lights up the Sha Tin turf again to extend unbeaten streak to four
Frankie Lor Fu-chuen has plenty of reason to be excited about the future with Salon S after the three-year-old extended his unblemished reco...
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March 29, 2026
Lisa Kudrow’s The Comeback tackles AI and ageing in a changing TV world
The third and final season of the sitcom skewers Hollywood’s obsession with algorithms while celebrating human creativity and authenticity.
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March 29, 2026
‘Clear cracks’: how Trump’s Iran war is driving Republican rift as midterms loom
War exposes chaotic White House decision-making, risks disaster at November midterms, Chinese observers warn.
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March 29, 2026
Mark Newnham maintains super form with Sha Tin treble to reclaim trainers’ championship lead
Mark Newham reclaimed the trainers’ championship lead from Caspar Fownes and went on to extend it by two wins after scoring a treble at Sha...
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March 29, 2026
Mongolian parliament selects new prime minister amid corruption allegations
Zandanshatar Gombojav resigned after only nine months following allegations of corruption against one of his senior ministers.
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March 29, 2026
MPF authority to propose 2-tier surcharges for late employer contributions
Only one in six bosses in Hong Kong settled arrears within the prescribed two-week deadline, authority says.
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March 29, 2026
Chinese analogue chipmakers raise prices as mature-node producers poised to gain
Higher prices give China’s mature-node producers room to compete with US, European rivals without sacrificing too much margin, analysts say.
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March 29, 2026
China mum who lost hero soldier son spends 2 decades handicrafting shoe pads for comrades
Grieving mother takes late son’s fellow soldiers to her heart, visits them regularly, looks after their children.
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March 29, 2026
Regional diplomats gather in Pakistan for talks to end Iran war
Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt were taking part in the talks in Islamabad. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said he and...
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March 29, 2026
ByteDance adds watermarking, IP checks to Seedance 2.0 ahead of global launch
TikTok parent ByteDance says guardrails will protect Seedance 2.0 as it expands globally despite intense scrutiny from Hollywood.
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March 29, 2026
Jiang Xueqin, the viral ‘prophet’ predicting the world’s fate from a Beijing classroom
‘Professor Jiang’ has been dubbed ‘China’s Nostradamus’ after forecasting Trump’s election win and the war with Iran. But some of his ideas...
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March 29, 2026
Australian teen sprint sensation compared to Usain Bolt fails to fire in Melbourne
Gout Gout, who set fastest time ever by a 16-year-old to earn comparisons with Jamaican legend, is beaten to 200m title by compatriot.
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March 29, 2026
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March 29, 2026
Australia’s Karratha LNG plant closed after cyclone amid fuel shortages
The plan’t co-owner Chevron said it suffered outages at its Gorgon and Wheatstone gas plants, which supply more than five per cent of the wo...
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March 29, 2026
Opinion | How to assess China’s real chance of winning AI race against US
Debate over whether it is ‘less than 20%’ misses the point. The right question is: does innovation work better under disciplined scarcity or...
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March 29, 2026
At 82, Monty Python’s Eric Idle is not slowing down
Eric Idle discusses Spamalot’s return to LA, his love for comedy and why being part of the Monty Python troupe ‘doesn’t make you brothers’.
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March 29, 2026
China’s high-end yacht owners say industry growth stifled by structural gaps
Shipowners say billionaire Richard Liu’s new venture to make yacht ownership more affordable will need to surmount significant challenges.
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March 29, 2026
Dedicated Northern Metropolis laws may speed up projects by 1 year: minister
Development chief Bernadette Linn also says authorities preparing to increase residential component of some sites.
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March 29, 2026
Hong Kong’s ageing challenge: is Singapore’s Kampung Admiralty model the answer?
With one in three Hongkongers set to be over 65, experts say the city may need to look abroad for ideas on housing its ageing population.
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March 29, 2026
Finance chief says Hong Kong remains stable as oil prices surge amid global turmoil
Paul Chan says the city’s service-led economy helps buffer short-term impact of Middle East unrest, while vowing to monitor energy volatilit...
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March 29, 2026
F1: Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli overcomes bad start to win Japanese Grand Prix
Italian recovers after starting from pole and dropping to sixth to become youngest championship leader at the age of 19.
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March 29, 2026
Spy, steal and frighten: Iran-linked hackers open digital front in war
Spyware-laden shelter alerts, hacked hospitals and supply chain breaches highlight modern warfare’s digital shift.
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March 29, 2026
Mayweather says rematch with Pacquiao an exhibition, with venue still undecided
Boxer also says the September 19 bout may not be at the Sphere in Las Vegas: ‘we don’t know exactly where the fight is going to be at’.
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March 29, 2026
Paralysed Hong Kong dancer Mo Li shares video of himself steering wheelchair
Li’s Instagram post marks first time he has shown himself moving independently since the Mirror concert accident 3½ years ago.
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March 29, 2026
Rising second-hand home sales offer signs China’s property slump is bottoming out
Increased resale activity, driven by first-time buyers and policy support, is fuelling hopes that China’s property market may be stabilising...
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March 29, 2026
5 watch moments in March 2026 – from Zendaya’s Rolex to Tag Heuer’s new boss
Elsewhere, Grand Seiko signed on baseball star Shohei Ohtani, GPHG gets a new jury president … and Watches & Wonders isn’t even here yet.
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March 29, 2026
New China school system rewards diligent pupils with motivational ‘digital pets’
Virtual cats, dogs, even dolphins see classmates up their academic game for points with which they can feed, upgrade their digital companion...
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March 29, 2026
North Korea tests powerful missile engine. Will an ICBM launch follow?
The engine may be used in the Hwasong-20, which analysts say is capable of hitting targets around the globe.
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March 29, 2026
4 injured in multi-vehicle collision on busy Hong Kong road
Van driver loses control in Kowloon City, hitting three vehicles before mounting pavement and crashing into a wall.
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March 29, 2026
Joy in a bag: for overseas Filipinos, Jollibee is a taste of home
Forget KFC. For Filipinos abroad, Jollibee serves up cultural pride with a side of nostalgia – and the best fried chicken in America.
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March 29, 2026
What China’s cow dung hotpot is really made of – and it’s not what you think
The dish from Guizhou is prized for its cooling and digestive properties, smells better than it sounds, and tastes like bitter beef broth.
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March 29, 2026
Sabalenka seals ‘Sunshine Double’ with Miami Open win over local favourite Gauff
Belarusian world No 1 overpowers fourth-ranked American to improve record to 23-1 this season, her only loss being the Australian Open final...
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March 29, 2026