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AI ping-pong robot beats top human players
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- AI ping-pong robot beats top human players
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A table tennis robot named Ace has achieved a milestone for artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in Tokyo by competing against and defeating top-level human players at table tennis. Created by the research division of Japanese company Sony, Ace is described as the first robot to attain expert-level performance in a competitive physical sport.
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- World’s top condom maker to raise prices over Iran war
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Malaysia’s Karex, the world’s top condom producer, plans to raise prices by up to 30 per cent if supply chain disruptions persist due to the Iran war. It joins a growing list of companies, including medical glove producers, bracing for supply chain bottlenecks as the conflict strains energy and petrochemical flows from the Middle East, disrupting the procurement of raw materials.
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- Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 Cinema Day tickets
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Hongkongers flocked to theatres on April 22, 2026, to snap up HK$30 (US$3.8) tickets for Cinema Day, which will be held three days later on April 25. Cinema-goers are being offered discounted tickets at any of the city’s 53 theatres. Sales opened at noon, with customers queuing up from as early as 10.30am to secure their seats. The city’s annual Cinema Day is organised by the Hong Kong Theatres Association.
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- Japan scraps long-standing arms export rules
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Japan has scrapped long-standing restrictions on arms exports in a major break with its post-war pacifist policy that is likely to derail any potential thaw in relations with China. The plans, given final approval by the cabinet on April 21, 2026, could clear the way for long-banned sales of lethal equipment and have prompted expressions of “serious concern” from Beijing.
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- Chinese streaming giant iQIYI wants to replace human actors with AI avatars
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China’s Netflix-style iQIYI is banking on a pivot to artificial intelligence to reverse its losses as short-form social video and bite-sized micro-dramas grab viewers’ attention. The company unveiled its “Nadou Pro” AI platform, which aims to replace human actors with their avatars starring in AI-created content.
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- Trump reads from Bible after high-profile clash with pope
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US President Donald Trump has participated in an America Reads the Bible event organised by Christian conservatives. Trump read an Old Testament passage that called for national repentance in ancient Israel – words that have been used prominently for decades by those promoting the belief that America has been and should be a Christian nation. The April 21, 2026, event came shortly after the president was involved in a controversy over a since-deleted AI image depicting Trump as a Christ-like figure. Trump also recently clashed with Pope Leo over the Iran war.
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- Trump extends Iran ceasefire hours ahead of deadline
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US President Donald Trump announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran on April 21, 2026, just hours before the two-week truce was set to expire. In a social media post, Trump described Iran’s government as “seriously fractured”. Washington’s decision to postpone military operations followed a request from Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Trump said the arrangement would hold “until such time as their leaders and representatives can come up with a unified proposal”.
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- AI takes centre stage at Shanghai sex toy expo
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China’s AI craze has reached this year’s Shanghai International Adult Expo , held April 17 – 19, 2026. Exhibitors showcased AI-integrated sex toys featuring video and image generation, as well as ‘dirty talk’ in over 80 languages. However, some exhibitors raised concerns about the privacy and legal risks of embedding AI into sex devices.
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- How the US blocked a Chinese-Dutch tech deal
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China’s leading LED chipmaker Sanan Optoelectronics and its Malaysian partner have abandoned their US$239 million cash offer to purchase Dutch technology company Lumileds Holding. The collapse of the deal came after opposition from US authorities, which cited national security concerns.
SCMP Political Economy reporter Xiaofei Xu explains that this is not the first time Lumileds has been off-limits to Chinese buyers, amid continuing “dual-use” technology fears that continue to shape the US-China tech war in 2026.
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- Powerful quake shakes northern Japan
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A 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s eastern coast on April 20, 2026, prompting tsunami warnings that caused more than 170,000 residents to evacuate to safer ground. The earthquake shook Japan’s northern Tohoku region and could be felt as far away as the capital. Japan’s Meteorological Agency warned of more quakes of a similar magnitude in the coming week. There were no immediate reports of casualties or heavy damage.
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- US forces seize Iranian ship
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An Iranian cargo ship was seized by US forces in the Gulf of Oman on April 20, 2026. The Iranian vessel Touska was trying to evade a naval blockade, when a US destroyer opened fire on it. The incident comes as Iran said it had no plans to take part in a second round of peace negotiations with Washington, citing unreasonable demands by the US.
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- ‘Like charcoal’: Wang Fuk Court residents sift through ashes for belongings
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“The floor is covered in ash, like charcoal after a barbecue,” said Mr Wong, a 40-year-old former Wang Fuk Court resident on April 20, 2026. He was among the 6,000 residents who registered to return home to collect their belongings, nearly five months after the deadly Tai Po fire. About 1,670 households are expected to return to their flats in groups during allocated three-hour slots. The blaze engulfed seven towers in November 2025, killing 168 people and displacing nearly 5,000 residents.
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- Mud wrestling part of the lessons at farm teaching Hongkongers how to plant rice
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April is the start of the rice planting season in Hong Kong, where a local farm has been working with local agriculture students to organise an event to get city dwellers involved. They came up with a number of family activities, including having parents and children help prep muddy rice paddies for planting. They include finding and discarding snails that eat the rice plants, a race through the mud and, to cap it all off, some competitive mud wrestling. The activities are designed to teach visitors about rice farming while having fun.
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- Blaze destroys over 1,000 homes in Malaysian water village
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A massive fire in Malaysia’s Borneo island has destroyed more than 1,000 wooden homes, displacing over 9,000 people. The blaze broke out in one of the water villages in Sabah state overnight on April 19, 2026. No deaths have been reported and the incident is under investigation.
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- How Lingxi Games’ Three Kingdoms-themed games inspire modern life
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Professional short-track speed skater Han Tianyu, marketer Edmond Woo and Beijing-based Italian language teacher and sinologist Cristiano Mazzucco discuss how Lingxi Games’ Three Kingdoms Tactics and other titles inspired by the period have had an impact on their careers and sparked the growing global interest in Chinese history and culture.
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- What is Polymarket, the gambling site that lets you bet on almost everything?
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Polymarket is a hugely popular alternative to traditional online sports betting and casino platforms. The so-called prediction market platform allows users to place bets on the outcomes of a wide range of events – from the highest temperatures of global cities oddafŵn a given day to the latest status of the Iran war.
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- Winner of Beijing robot half-marathon smashes human world record by 6 minutes
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The winner of a robot half-marathon held in Beijing on April 20, 2026, smashed the human world record by more than six minutes in the latest display of the industry’s rapid development. The humanoid device, known as Lightning, was developed by the Chinese smartphone and gadget company Honor, which only entered the sector last year.
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- WATCH: Wang Fuk Court residents visit fire-ravaged homes
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- 3 days ago
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- Nearly five months after a deadly blaze in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district engulfed seven of eight buildings in a housing estate, the government has arranged for 1,900 former residents to visit the damaged flats, collect remaining belongings and bid farewell to their homes.
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- Cambodian man deported to Africa by Trump administration
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After serving 15 years for attempted murder, Cambodia-born American permanent resident Pheap Rom was expecting to be deported to Cambodia. Instead, under a secretive Trump third-country deal, he was flown to the African nation of eSwatini, along with around 20 other men. Now in Cambodia, a country he left at age three, Rom speaks out about his ordeal and his plan to start over.
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- Discovering Tuen Mun’s co-creative bookshop by the sea
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In a world where electronic devices have become the main way people consume information and entertainment, Sanlly Wang has gone against the grain by opening a community bookstore in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun area. Although independent bookstores have had trouble staying afloat amid economic challenges, the former NGO worker and Web3 event planner said she felt it was important to create a space for people to gather, have face-to-face conversations and foster creativity.
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- Tourist ‘tree-hanging’ trend sparks debate in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s country parks have seen a rising number of tourists from mainland China in recent years. The MacLehose Trail attracts particularly large crowds on weekends and holidays because of its scenic blend of mountains and sea. But a recent trend where tourists take photos of themselves hugging or even hanging from the trees has triggered heated debate online.
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- What is Polymarket, the gambling site that lets you bet on almost everything?
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Polymarket is a hugely popular alternative to traditional online sports betting and casino platforms. The so-called prediction market platform allows users to place bets on the outcomes of a wide range of events – from the highest temperatures of global cities oddafŵn a given day to the latest status of the Iran war.
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- Myanmar frees thousands of prisoners, including former president
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Myanmar’s government has freed former president Win Myint and reduced the sentence of imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi as part of an amnesty that included the release of 4,335 prisoners, according to state media. Win Myint, an ally of Suu Kyi, served as president from 2018 to 2021 but was ousted by a military coup and had been detained since. Suu Kyi’s 27-year sentence has been cut by one-sixth, but it remained unclear whether the Nobel Peace Prize winner would be allowed to serve the rest of her sentence under house arrest, her lawyer said.
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- 50th Hong Kong Sevens opens at Kai Tak Stadium
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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens has returned for the second time to Kai Tak Stadium from April 17 to 19, 2026. Three-day tickets were sold out, and diehard fans arrived early on the first day. In the fan village, the SCMP’s Connor Mycroft spoke to fans about how they plan to celebrate the Sevens’ 50th anniversary.
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- Is Japan ready for a female emperor?
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Japan’s public has once again signalled strong support for a woman ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne, even as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, the country’s first female leader, is pushing in a different direction. A Mainichi newspaper poll published on April 14, 2026, found that 61 per cent of respondents believed the law should be changed to allow a woman to become emperor. Only 9 per cent said the throne should remain reserved for a man. But Takaichi has signalled that she wants to shore up the existing imperial system by expanding its pool of male heirs.
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- Trump announces Israel and Lebanon agreement to 10-day ceasefire
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Israel and Lebanon have begun a 10-day ceasefire that could ease some of the tension straining Washington’s temporary truce with Tehran regarding the US-Israeli war on Iran. The ceasefire took effect at 5pm EST on April 16, 2026. Announcing the deal, US President Donald Trump said it followed what he described as “excellent conversations” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. He later said that the war on Iran should end “pretty soon”.
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- Where can Sevens fans go for post-rugby fun?
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The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens returns for the second time to its new home at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium from April 17 to 19, 2026. But the route to entertainment venues after the rugby matches finish is no longer a quick hop from Causeway Bay to places like Wan Chai and Lan Kwai Fong in Central. Instead, fans will need a whole new game plan to keep the Sevens party spirit alive. SCMP senior culture reporter Lisa Cam explores where to drink, eat and party as the Sevens celebrates its 50th anniversary in Hong Kong.
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- HK Sevens at 50: 5 things to know 🏉
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The Hong Kong Sevens celebrates its golden jubilee this week, and the 2026 edition is shaping up to be among the biggest in the tournament’s history. The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens takes place April 17 to 19, 2026, at Kai Tak Stadium. SCMP news editor for sport & racing Josh Ball breaks down the five things you need to know before kick-off.
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- The Iran war is going to hurt your skincare routine
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Disruptions to shipping from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have led to plastic shortages across Asia. The region relies on oil-based raw materials from the Middle East for production of a wide range of products, including those for skincare. In response, the region is pivoting towards paper and other alternatives to cope with rising public demand amid widespread panic buying.
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- Rohingya survivors recount harrowing boat capsizing that has left 200 missing
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Around 200 Rohingya refugees are feared dead after they went missing when a boat capsized in the Andaman Sea on its way to Malaysia. Several survivors say they floated for two days before being rescued by a passing ship. The refugee vessel left the southern Bangladeshi port of Teknaf on April 4, 2026, before it sank. UN authorities said heavy winds, rough seas and overcrowding may have played a role in the disaster.
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- Fire at Australian refinery fuels petrol shortage fears
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Firefighters battled a blaze at one of Australia’s two operating oil refineries for hours after it was reported late on April 15, 2026. Flames shot as high as 60 metres (200ft) above Viva Energy's motor petrol production unit at its Geelong refinery in Victoria state. No injuries were reported from the fire at the refinery, which processes crude into high-octane petrol. Authorities said the blaze could hit petrol production more than diesel and aviation fuel.
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- Trump posts image of Jesus hugging him amid row with pope over Iran war
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US President Donald Trump posted an apparently AI-generated image of Jesus Christ embracing him on April 16, 2026. The post came two days after Trump deleted an earlier one that was criticised because it apparently showed the Republican president comparing himself to Jesus. The new post on Trump’s social media account shows the president, with his eyes closed, touching temple-to-temple with a similarly posed Jesus.
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- Hi-tech gear to help Wang Fuk Court residents visit homes
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Starting April 20, 2026, residents of Wang Fuk Court can return to their homes to retrieve personal belongings left behind after last November’s fire. Access to the damaged flats is limited to rear staircases, since lifts remain out of service. To help displaced residents including the elderly, who would struggle to climb the 31-storey tower blocks, a community group is providing 50 exoskeleton mobility devices.
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- Global fuel crisis grounds 80% of Hong Kong’s fishing fleet ahead of annual moratorium
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The war in the Middle East has raised the price of “red oil”, the tax-free industrial diesel used by Hong Kong’s maritime sector, from HK$1,000 (US$128) to over HK$2,000 per 200-litre (53-gallon) drum. It has forced nearly all of Hong Kong’s fishing fleet to dock earlier than usual for an annual fishing moratorium, hurting the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen and impacting the supply of fresh seafood for the city’s residents.
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- Philippine President Marcos Jnr puts on fitness show to debunk health rumours
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr sought to debunk rumours that he was not well by engaging in a brief round of exercise on April 13, 2026. Speculation about the leader’s health emerged after he disappeared from public view in January. Marcos Jnr later acknowledged he was admitted to hospital for an abdominal ailment.
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- Chinese robot chases away boars in Poland
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A China-made humanoid robot has been used to chase wild boars from a car park in Poland. The G1 humanoid robot, made by Unitree Robotics, has been put to work in a variety of situations. Its role in Poland caught attention after footage of the robotic guardian was posted on April 12, 2026, and widely shared online.
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- Power plant explosion in India kills at least 14, injures 20
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A blast at a power plant in India's eastern state of Chhattisgarh has killed at least 14 people and injured several others, according to officials. The April 14, 2026, explosion was reportedly related to a boiler tube overheating at the plant in Sakti district. Many of the victims suffered severe burns and were taken to hospital for treatment.
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- Large fire breaks out at BYD parking garage in Shenzhen
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A large fire erupted at a BYD parking garage in Shenzhen on April 14, 2026. The garage was used as a parking area for test and scrapped vehicles. Flames could be seen stretching across a long section of the building. The Chinese electric vehicle maker later confirmed in a statement that the fire had been put out and no casualties were reported.
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- Trump defends post of Jesus-like figure of himself
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US President Donald Trump has posted an image depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure. The April 12, 2026, social media post was later taken down following widespread criticism of the apparently AI-generated image, as well as Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo. But the US leader has insisted he did not owe the pontiff an apology.
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- Iranians dismiss Trump threats to block Hormuz Strait
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Thousands of demonstrators have rallied in support of the Iranian government and the nation’s military. Some attending the April 13, 2026, rally in Tehran dismissed US President Donald Trump’s threats, including his announcement of a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The US military had started preventing ships from leaving Iranian ports earlier in the day. After recent US-Iran peace talks broke down in Islamabad, Tehran threatened to retaliate against ports operated by its Gulf neighbours.
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- Hungarian politician’s dance moves go viral
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Dance moves by Hungarian politician Zsolt Hegedus during post-election celebrations on April 12, 2026, have become a social media sensation. He stole the spotlight following Peter Magyar’s victory speech after his Tisza Party’s landslide win ending the rule of Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Magyar is expected to become prime minister and Hegedus the leading candidate to be appointed health minister in the incoming government.
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- Humanoid robots to compete in Beijing half-marathon
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Sections of Beijing were closed off for a test run ahead of the second humanoid robot half-marathon to be held in the world. The race is scheduled to be held on April 19, 2026, and the practice run allowed competing teams to test their robots on the route, to iron out any technical and safety issues.
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- Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade threat
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After marathon peace negotiations in Islamabad collapsed on April 12, 2026, US President Donald Trump threatened a total maritime blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The move could prove to be more than just another stage in the US-Israeli war on Iran. Khushboo Razdan, senior US correspondent for the South China Morning Post, explains how the blockade could potentially be a death blow to the global economy.
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- Trump launches scathing attack on Pope Leo
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US President Donald Trump attacked Pope Leo on social media on April 12, 2026, saying the first American pope should “stop catering to the radical left”. Trump’s remarks made on camera and through his Truth Social platform were an extraordinary broadside against the global leader of the Catholic Church, exacerbating a feud that began over the war in Iran.
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- Trump announces US blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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US President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping naval operation targeting the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints. Trump announced the move in a social media post on April 12, 2026. It was followed by an announcement later in the day by the US Central Command saying that American forces will begin “impartially” implementing the blockade against “all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports” starting on April 13 at 10pm Hong Kong time (10am US Eastern Time). The move risks deepening a global crisis and further complicating US ties with Beijing in the countdown to Trump’s expected summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in May.
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- Hungary’s Orban concedes election defeat
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Viktor Orban’s 16-year grip on Hungary is over. The Hungarian prime minister conceded defeat in the April 12, 2026, election with a phone call to Peter Magyar, the leader of the main opposition Tisza Party. The result is a resounding rebuke to a government marked by authoritarianism and corruption, as well as ties that have been closer to Beijing, Moscow and Donald Trump’s Washington rather than Brussels. Hungarians turned out in record numbers, with 77.8 per cent casting ballots as of 6.30pm – 30 minutes before polls closed – according to the national election office. The turnout was 10 points higher than the last polls in 2022 and the highest since the fall of communism.
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- US-Iran talks end with no agreement
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US vice-president J.D. Vance said on April 12, 2026 that the US and Iran had failed to reach an agreement after marathon negotiations in the Pakistani capital Islamabad. Vance told reporters that the US had not yet seen a “fundamental commitment of will” from the Iranians not to develop nuclear weapons. Iran blamed “excessive demands” from the US for the failure of the talks, saying they had “hindered a common framework and agreement”, according to the Tasnim news agency.
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- Why is China’s home furnishing industry struggling?
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China’s residential property and home furnishing sectors have historically shared a close relationship. A flourishing construction market and surging home sales had previously driven massive demand for home decor. But amid a property market slump, the home furnishing industry is suffering losses as homeowners cut spending and become more price sensitive.
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- FULL EVENT: Artemis II astronauts prepare for splashdown
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- 12 days ago
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- The Orion spacecraft carrying Nasa’s four Artemis II astronauts home from their historic lunar mission is beginning its descent through Earth’s atmosphere. Returning from the first crewed mission around the moon in more than 50 years, the capsule is expected to splash down off the coast of San Diego in the US state of California.
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- Artemis II space crew returns safely to Earth
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- 12 days ago
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- Nasa’s gumdrop-shaped Orion capsule, dubbed Integrity, parachuted gently into the sea off the Southern California coast shortly after 5pm local time, concluding a mission that took the astronauts deeper into space than anyone had flown before.
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