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January 5, 2026
Pentagon to cut Senator Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay over misconduct
Defence secretary said Kelly will be demoted from his retired military rank after Kelly and Democrats urged troops to refuse illegal orders.
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January 5, 2026
Breaking | ‘Shocked’ China demands immediate release of Nicolas Maduro
At an ‘emergency’ meeting of the UN Security Council, Chinese envoy Sun Lei says Beijing ‘strongly condemns’ Manduro’s capture by US.
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January 5, 2026
Breaking | ‘Shocked’ China demands immediate release of Nicolas Maduro
At an ‘emergency’ meeting of the UN Security Council, Chinese envoy Sun Lei says Beijing ‘strongly condemns’ Manduro’s capture by US.
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January 5, 2026
‘Shocked’ China demands immediate release of Nicolas Maduro
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January 5, 2026
Breaking | ‘Shocked’ China demands immediate release of Nicolas Maduro
At an ‘emergency’ meeting of the UN Security Council, Chinese envoy Sun Lei says Beijing ‘strongly condemns’ Maduro’s capture by US.
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January 5, 2026
Trump seen as top global risk in 2026 as US slips further behind China
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January 5, 2026
Trump seen as top global risk in 2026 as US slips further behind China
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January 5, 2026
Will the Capitol’s missing plaque rewrite January 6 history?
Five years after the US Capitol attack, a legally mandated plaque to honour police is hidden in storage as the DOJ moves to dismiss lawsuits...
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January 5, 2026
Will the Capitol’s missing plaque rewrite January 6 history?
Five years after the US Capitol attack, a legally mandated plaque to honour police is hidden in storage as the DOJ moves to dismiss lawsuits...
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January 5, 2026
Wang Fuk Court owners’ group mounts defence against ‘smear campaign’ in Hong Kong
Corporation members issue 183-page report ahead of legal process to dissolve group.
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January 5, 2026
Wang Fuk Court owners’ group mounts defence against ‘smear campaign’ in Hong Kong
Corporation members issue 183-page report ahead of legal process to dissolve group.
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January 5, 2026
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, exits Minnesota governor race
Walz will not seek a third term as governor, as Senator Amy Klobuchar is now exploring a bid for the open seat in the 2026 election.
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January 5, 2026
How a photo reignited debate on neutrality of Singapore’s NMP scheme
Haresh Singaraju, a newly nominated member of parliament, was spotted in a shirt with the logo of the ruling PAP at an activity in 2023.
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January 5, 2026
What assets does China have in Venezuela, and what may happen with Maduro gone?
US actions call into question China’s future financial commitments in the economically struggling Latin American country, potentially jeopar...
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January 5, 2026
What assets does China have in Venezuela, and what may happen with Maduro gone?
US actions call into question China’s future financial commitments in the economically struggling Latin American country, potentially jeopar...
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January 5, 2026
Glass observatory deck on Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands
About 7,000 people visited the glass walkway on weekend after its opening, with numbers peaking at 16,000 on New Year’s Day.
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January 5, 2026
US attack on Venezuela a ‘death certificate’ for United Nations: analyst
UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ about implications, while China is described as seeing openings to entrench itself as alternative to America.
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January 5, 2026
US attack on Venezuela a ‘death certificate’ for United Nations: analyst
UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ about implications, while China is described as seeing openings to entrench itself as alternative to America.
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January 5, 2026
Chinese leader urges South Korea to ‘make correct strategic choices’
Xi’s appeal to President Lee Jae Myung comes as Seoul is looking to ‘open a new chapter’ in the relationship after years of tension.
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January 5, 2026
Chinese leader urges South Korea to ‘make correct strategic choices’
Xi’s appeal to President Lee Jae Myung comes as Seoul is looking to ‘open a new chapter’ in the relationship after years of tension.
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January 5, 2026
Who wins – and who loses – if the US seizes control of Venezuela’s oil?
Impact on China may be limited thanks to diversified import markets – but Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the EU could face setbacks.
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January 5, 2026
Who wins – and who loses – if the US seizes control of Venezuela’s oil?
Impact on China may be limited thanks to diversified import markets – but Canada, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the EU could face setbacks.
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January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026
Breaking | Venezuela’s Maduro arrives at federal courthouse in New York
Maduro, 63, was flown by helicopter to New York, where he was placed in an armoured car.
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January 5, 2026
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January 5, 2026
Breaking | Venezuela’s Maduro arrives at federal courthouse in New York
Maduro, 63, was flown by helicopter to New York, where he was placed in an armoured car.
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January 5, 2026
Developing | Venezuela’s Maduro arrives at federal courthouse in New York
Maduro, 63, was flown by helicopter to New York, where he was placed in an armoured car.
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January 5, 2026
Taiwan fears copycat PLA ‘decapitation’ strike after US grabs Venezuelan leader
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January 5, 2026
Taiwan fears copycat PLA ‘decapitation’ strike after US grabs Venezuelan leader
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January 5, 2026
Taiwan fears copycat PLA ‘decapitation’ strike after US grabs Venezuelan leader
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January 5, 2026
Baidu and Huawei tighten grip on China’s GPU cloud as chipmakers chase IPOs
A Frost & Sullivan report shows Baidu and Huawei far ahead in China’s GPU cloud market, reflecting the fast adoption of home-grown AI chips.
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January 5, 2026
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
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January 5, 2026
Vietnam overtakes Thailand as Chinese tourists' top choice for travel
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January 5, 2026
Hong Kong McDonald’s serves up 3% pay rise for some staff amid menu price increase
Others also receive a HK$500 bonus to mark the fast food giant’s 50th anniversary in the city, alongside price increases on select menu item...
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January 5, 2026
Trump’s Venezuela move strains Philippines’ rules-based diplomacy, critics say
Critics said the US operation has undercut Manila’s claim to principled diplomacy, given its close alliance with Washington.
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January 5, 2026
Trump’s Venezuela move strains Philippines’ rules-based diplomacy, critics say
Critics said the US operation has undercut Manila’s claim to principled diplomacy, given its close alliance with Washington.
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January 5, 2026
Opinion | US attack on Venezuela tests moral clarity of the post-war world order
Amid Washington’s use of force, there is a sense that global affairs are drifting towards a modernised version of the law of the jungle.
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January 5, 2026
Opinion | US attack on Venezuela tests moral clarity of the post-war world order
Amid Washington’s use of force, there is a sense that global affairs are drifting towards a modernised version of the law of the jungle.
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January 5, 2026
China says it is still ‘committed’ to Venezuela ties and energy cooperation
Beijing also stressed the importance of its relationship with Latin America, saying it was based on ‘equality and mutual benefit’.
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January 5, 2026
China says it is still ‘committed’ to Venezuela ties and energy cooperation
Beijing also stressed the importance of its relationship with Latin America, saying it was based on ‘equality and mutual benefit’.
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January 5, 2026
Chinese quant fund joins DeepSeek in AI race with LLM rivalling GPT-5.1, Claude
Beijing-based Ubiquant launches code-focused systems claiming benchmark wins over US peers despite using far fewer parameters.
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January 5, 2026
Chinese quant fund joins DeepSeek in AI race with LLM rivalling GPT-5.1, Claude
Beijing-based Ubiquant launches code-focused systems claiming benchmark wins over US peers despite using far fewer parameters.
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January 5, 2026
Hong Kong’s biggest fan-hosted anime event returns
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January 5, 2026
Korean film icon Ahn Sung-ki remembered: 5 of his best films
Known affectionately as ‘The Nation’s Actor’, South Korea’s Ahn Sung-ki starred in more than 100 feature films during his long career.
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January 5, 2026
UK begins ‘world-leading’ junk food ad ban to curb childhood obesity
Restrictions on daytime television and paid online advertisements are part of a US$2.7 billion preventive health strategy.
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January 5, 2026
1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event
Special arrangement between SPCA and MTR Corp is for Dogathon 2026, which will take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on March 1.
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January 5, 2026
Marin Cilic revelling in decision to start season at Hong Kong Tennis Open
The 2014 US Open champion won his first round match and admits he is a fan of the location of Victoria Park Tennis Centre.
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January 5, 2026
As China continues chase for ‘tigers’, State Council veteran is put under probe
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January 5, 2026
As China continues chase for ‘tigers’, State Council veteran is put under probe
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January 5, 2026