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AI cost-cutting not a legal excuse to fire workers, Chinese court says — A court in China has ruled it illegal for a company to terminate an employee on the grounds that an artificial intelligence replacement would be cheaper, affirming limits on AI-driven job displacement amid a wave of anxiety over the technology’s potential to fuel unemployment. A 35-year-old worker s

How ‘lost’ Yiddish songs from a wartime ghetto in Ukraine revive links to Shanghai’s past — Lost anti-fascist Yiddish language songs from World War II will be making their Asian debut this month. Yiddish Glory will be performing in Shanghai – a city where some 18,000 Jewish refugees found shelter from the Nazis – Hong Kong and in South Korea. The project is the brainchild of University of

Hong Kong media outlet cleared of tax evasion faces ‘unfair’ HK$40,000 costs — A local online media outlet has been cleared of tax evasion after a year-long review, but the process still cost HK$40,000 (US$5,106) in accounting fees, the Hong Kong Journalists Association said on Monday. Describing the case as an “unfair punishment” on media with “zero fault”, the association sa

Ligue 1: Lyon defeat Rennes as they close in on Champions League qualification — Olympique Lyonnais beat Rennes (4-2) to regain third place in the French league, which secures a Champions League spot. With two matches remaining, OL are two points ahead of Lille.

A look at the US military presence in Europe as Trump seeks to withdraw troops from Germany — US President Donald Trump's abrupt decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany has refocused attention on the US military presence in Europe, which not only acts as a deterrent to Russia but also allows Washington to project US power across the globe. Here's a look at the current American

Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific — Sanae Takaichi makes comments during a visit to Australia, where she signs agreements on energy supplies.

Former NYC Mayor Giuliani hospitalised in ‘critical condition’ — Spokesman says Giuliani in 'critical but stable' condition as President Trump hails 'true warrior'.

Crew of Iranian ship seized by US forces evacuated to Pakistan, gov’t says — Twenty-two crew members from the seized Iranian ship MV Touska have been transferred to Pakistan for repatriation.

Cheaper durians for China, Hong Kong helpers camp in tents: 5 weekend reads you missed — We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Durian Express? China brings in cheaper fruit with new Southeast Asia train 2. ‘Structural shift’:

Panic in Philippines as Mayon volcano ashfall blankets towns in total darkness — More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend due to the collapse of lava deposits from its slopes, Philippine officials said on Monday. There was no explosive eruption from Mayon, which has been erupting mildly on and off si

South Korean team behind promising stroke research, treatment cites Chinese interest — South Korean scientists have identified a potentially promising new pathway for treating ischemic stroke, long considered one of the most difficult challenges in modern medicine. According to the South Korean team, doctors in China are interested in a partnership and learning more about an experimen

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez’s plane makes emergency landing in Turkey — A plane carrying Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez made an emergency landing in Turkey on Sunday evening due to a technical issue, Spain’s government said, confirming earlier media reports. Sanchez had been en route to Armenia for a European Political Community summit when the incident occurred,

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani hospitalised in critical condition — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in “critical but stable condition”, his spokesperson Ted Goodman said Sunday, without providing further details. Giuliani, 81, rose to prominence after the September 11 attacks and later served as an attorney for Donald Trump duri

European and Canadian leaders hold security talks in Yerevan amid uncertainty over US policy — European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting in Armenia on Monday for a European Political Community summit focused on security and geopolitical tensions as uncertainty grows over US policy under President Donald Trump. The talks in Yerevan come amid strains over the Iran con

Trump says US to begin escorting ships in Strait of Hormuz — US President Donald Trump has announced a naval mission to escort stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz.

Detained Gaza aid flotilla activists arrive in Netherlands — Two activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla arrived in the Netherlands after being released from Israeli custody.

Fireworks in Milan as Inter clinch Serie A title with a 2-0 win over Parma — Inter Milan win their 21st Scudetto, edging Napoli, with three matches remaining in the Italian football league season.

Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it — Congratulations to Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po for getting the city’s budget to sail through the Legislative Council. It wasn’t always such smooth sailing and Chan would do well to acknowledge as much. When Chan was first given the keys to the city’s coffers, they were full. Successive finan

How South Korea is transforming way it bids farewell to migrants killed at workplace — On a quiet March morning at Incheon International Airport, the head of a government agency responsible for administering industrial accident insurance stood before a memorial adorned with flowers and a photo of Nguyen Van Tuan. The 23-year-old Vietnamese worker had died 10 days earlier in a conveyor

Mainland Chinese students turn to Hong Kong universities amid gaokao, US visa worries — Hong Kong universities are rapidly gaining favour among mainland Chinese families as they shun the intense domestic competition of the gaokao and uncertainties stemming from Sino-US tensions, embracing the city’s generous non-local admission quotas. The Blue Book on Mainland Students Studying in Hon

Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez’s plane makes emergency landing in Turkey — A plane carrying Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez made an emergency landing in Turkey on Sunday evening due to a technical issue, Spain’s government said, confirming earlier media reports. Sánchez had been en route to Armenia for a European Political Community summit when the incident occurred,

Former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital — Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been hospitalised and is in “critical but stable condition,” his spokesperson Ted Goodman said Sunday, without providing further details. Giuliani, 81, rose to prominence after the September 11 attacks and later served as an attorney for Donald Trump duri

Europe, Canada leaders meet in Armenia amid uncertainty over US policy — European leaders and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting in Armenia on Monday for a European Political Community summit focused on security and geopolitical tensions, as uncertainty grows over US policy under President Donald Trump. Held in Yerevan, the talks come amid strains over the I

Thousands in India’s Manipur mark three years since ethnic clashes began — Thousands of protesters gathered in India’s Manipur state to mark three years since ethnic violence erupted.

Iran war live: Tehran warns Trump’s Hormuz mission will violate ceasefire — Iran protests as Trump announces 'Project Freedom' to escort stranded ships out of the Strait of Hormuz.

Illegal ‘free party’ at French military site draws up to 40,000 ravers — Tens of thousands of partygoers gathered for an illegal “free party” at a military firing range near Bourges.

3 dead on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus outbreak: WHO — Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus – an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cabo Verde, formerly known as Cape Verde. “To dat

German Chancellor downplays row with Trump after troop drawdown announced — German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he must accept that US President Donald Trump does not share his opinions to work with the United States within Nato but stressed there ‌was no link between their rift and a planned troop drawdown. Merz dismissed suggestions that his criticism of US war planning

China’s Manus block a show of strength ahead of Xi-Trump summit — Beijing’s decision last Monday to block Meta’s US$2 billion acquisition of the Chinese-founded AI start-up Manus came as little surprise. The central government had already flagged its investigation and barred the company’s two founders from leaving the country. At first glance, the intervention app

Iran reviews US response to peace proposal, warns against further military action — Tehran said Sunday the United States would have to choose between an “impossible” military operation or a “bad deal” in the Middle East conflict, after US President Donald Trump warned that he might reject a new proposal from Iran to restart peace talks. Negotiations between the two countries have b

Christina Lamb's quest for a new body to investigate crimes against journalists — Today is World Press Freedom Day—but there is little to celebrate. The latest index from Reporters Without Borders (RSF) shows this is the worst year in its 25-year history, with the global average score at a record low. For the first time, more than half of all countries are classified as having “d

LFI's Mélenchon to stand in 2027 French presidential election — Jean-Luc Mélenchon announced on Sunday on TF1 that he would be running in the 2027 French presidential election, marking the fourth bid for the leader of the hard-left party La France Insoumise (LFI).

Ukraine says its drone forces struck 38 Russian air defense targets in April—worth about $1.1 billion—including systems like Tor, Buk, and Pantsir, plus radars and electronic warfare units. The goal is to weaken (blind) Russian defenses and open paths for deeper attacks on logistics and infrastructure.

German Chancellor Merz: The United States is and will remain Germany‘s most important partner in the North Atlantic Alliance. We share a common goal: Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons.

Iran's Central Bank Governor Abdolnasser Hemmati: We too have been working day and night so that the livelihood, medicine, and necessities the people require do not face any problems. God willing, with the people's support, we will be able to do even better things for them. Good things will happen. They shouldn't worry. Our country is victorious.

Post Oct. 7 world: Israel to purchase 100 F-35s, 50 new F-15s, doubling fleet sizes [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #IsraelDefense #F35 #F15Upgrade

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says Slovak Prime Minister Fico changed his view on Ukraine's EU accession [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #Ukraine #EUAccession #Zelenskyy

🇺🇳 Членство в НАТО для України наразі недоступне 👥 Європейський комісар з питань оборони та космосу Андрюс Кубілюс заявив, що найефективнішим союзом для України у найближчі роки може стати не НАТО чи ЄС, а Європейський оборонний союз. 💳 Йдеться про створення об’єднання, яке інтегрує оборонні можливості країн ЄС разом з Україною, Великою Британією та Норвегією Такий формат дозволить швидше та ефективніше об’єднати військові ресурси без тривалих процедур вступу до ЄС або НАТО Андрюс Кубілюс: &

Trump says he reviewed Iran’s new proposal and rejected it. He added that the military situation is “going very well.” Source: Kan News

Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #GermanyNews #USTroopWithdrawal #EuropeSecurity

Poland's prime minister condemns NATO 'disintegration' as Trump says US will further reduce troop presence in Europe [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #PolandPolitics #NATO #USTroopPresence

Ship allegedly carrying stolen Ukrainian grain seen sailing away from Israel, after importer refuses to unload cargo [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #UkraineGrain #IsraelNews #ShippingControversy

Trump says US will reduce number of troops in Germany 'a lot further' than withdrawal of 5,000 [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #USNews #TrumpGermany #Geopolitics

Canada is weighing a social media ban for under-16s. Here is how that experiment is playing out in the first country to try it [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #CanadaNews #SocialMediaBan #Under16s

Former German Chancellor Scholz: After all, Russia did not conquer Ukraine. This is a big success.

Former German Chancellor Scholz: We were an engineers’ country. Now we’re a lawyers’ country. Other countries… build a national railway system in 20 years. We cannot build a commuter line in 20 years.

Russia says Russia will get ~200 billion rubles ($2.7 billion) extra from higher oil prices.

Mexico City is sinking so quickly, it can be seen from space [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #MexicoCity #SinkingCity #EarthFromSpace

EU condemns Palestinian Authority textbooks for 'antisemitism, glorification of jihad' [Read Full Article] @WorldNews #EU #Palestine #EducationPolicy