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SCI & TECHAug 25China sends archaeologists to South America to trace ancestral links for the first timeChinese archaeologists are heading to South America for the first field project on the continent in search of ancestral bonds between ancient Chinese and native American civilisations. Under an agreement signed by national research institutions from the two countries in Supe, Peru on Friday, archaeologists from China will soon start working with their Peruvian counterparts in the Caral archaeological zone – home to the oldest known urban centre in the Americas. The joint archaeological team will...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25US admits defeat in China minerals race. Can Brazil turn panic into processing power?Brazilian Mines and Energy Minister Alexandre Silveira revealed that US President Donald Trump and his team conceded during White House talks in May that the United States had lost the critical minerals race to China. The minister made the disclosure in an unscripted speech on Monday to Exposibram, the industry conference run by the Brazilian Mining Institute, in the state of Minas Gerais, responsible for more than 40 per cent of national mineral output. But as the US pours billions of dollars...South China Morning Post
MILITARYBREAKINGAug 25U . S . cancels South Korea marine drills over tied up forces in Iran warnbcnews.com · United States
WORLDAug 25Philippines may be moving up , but 74 % of Filipinos still worry about rising costs , FWD study findsA study by FWD indicates that despite potential national progress, a large majority of Filipinos remain concerned about rising costs. This highlights persistent economic anxieties among the population.shangbao.com.ph · Philippines
CYBERAug 25China Hackers Use DeepSeek for Attacks , Researchers SayResearchers report that Chinese hackers are utilizing DeepSeek in their cyber attacks. This indicates an evolving method in state-sponsored cyber warfare.insurancejournal.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 25Roundup : Senegal eyes more processed exports to China under zero - tariff policySenegal is looking to increase its processed exports to China, leveraging a zero-tariff policy. This move aims to boost economic ties and trade between the two nations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSAug 25S . Korea , US vow to coordinate closely on resolution to N . Korean nuclear issueSouth Korea and the United States have pledged to work closely together to resolve the North Korean nuclear issue. This highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to address nuclear proliferation concerns.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDAug 25Singapore - Vietnam Strategic Dialogue to be enduring platform for next - gen leaders to connect : Chan Chun SingA strategic dialogue between Singapore and Vietnam is established as a lasting platform for future leaders to foster connections and cooperation.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
POLITICSAug 25US conservatives warn against Trump sidelining Seoul to pursue talks with North KoreaUS conservatives are cautioning against former President Trump potentially marginalizing South Korea in favor of talks with North Korea. This highlights concerns about a possible shift in diplomatic strategy with significant regional implications.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
BUSINESSAug 25To rein in big global firms , Korea needs more than fines , says Epic Games CEOThe CEO of Epic Games suggests that South Korea requires more than just fines to effectively regulate large global corporations. This statement offers a perspective on current regulatory approaches.english.hani.co.kr · South Korea
WORLDAug 25Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crashA suspect linked to a HK$7 million (US$893,200) gold robbery at Hong Kong International Airport has been arrested after crashing his car inside Tate’s Cairn Tunnel. The 21-year-old man was driving a private car towards Sha Tin around 3am on Tuesday when he crashed into an oncoming vehicle. Police discovered around 66 grams of suspected cocaine, five e-cigarette cartridges suspected to contain etomidate, and drug paraphernalia on the driver and inside the vehicle, with the illicit haul valued at...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 25China Warns of Retaliation as Tanker Struck Near Hormuz Hours After Iran Sanctions Launchhngn.com · United States
CONFLICTAug 25New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build - upNew installations are reportedly appearing on an islet as China accelerates its military build-up in the South China Sea.asiaone.com · Singapore
BUSINESSAug 25China needs U.S. dollars but is building a hedge against Washington’s sanctionsThe U.S. can pressure Chinese banks over Iran through access to its financial system, while Beijing is building alternatives such as CIPS.CNBC
MILITARYAug 25Can Taiwan’s new F-16s level the playing field against the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters?Taiwan’s first two F-16 Block 70 fighter jets from the United States are expected to arrive within days, with some analysts saying the improved models could give Taipei better odds against the People’s Liberation Army’s fifth-generation J-20 fighters. The jets will be the first deliveries under a long-delayed NT$247.3 billion (US$7.76 billion) deal for 66 aircraft. The two fighters, numbered 6727 and 6728, left a production facility in South Carolina on August 17. They stopped in Hawaii on...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 25United expands international itinerary with 10 new cities across Europe, JapanUnited Airlines is expanding its international routes by adding service to 10 new cities in Europe and Japan. This signifies growth in the airline's global network and offerings.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDAug 25Woman fined HK$4,000 over unleashed dog attack at Hong Kong pet gardenA woman has been fined HK$4,000 (US$510) after pleading guilty to failing to keep her dog on a leash after it attacked a smaller canine and bit its owner. Eastern Court on Tuesday heard guilty pleas from Chong Oi-lam, 44, who had not leashed her golden retriever while walking it at the pet garden at Wan Chai Temporary Promenade on January 20. The court heard that after the golden retriever pounced on a Pomeranian, its owner picked up the smaller dog to shield it from the attack. The retriever...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25‘Normal stability’: US-China Track 1.5 talks offer formula for tiesChina and the US should strive for “normal stability with controllable disagreements” in their relations, a senior Chinese official has urged in the latest semi-official dialogue with Washington. During the talks on Tuesday, Liu Haixing, head of the Communist Party’s International Department, said the two countries should expand the “pie” of shared interests to achieve positive stability anchored in cooperation. “[Both sides] should reject zero-sum games to achieve healthy stability with...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 25How the US sanctions on Iran impact ChinaUS sanctions Chinese firms over Iran links but spare big banks as Trump and Xi eye key talks.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLDAug 25Japan civic group holds exhibition on Japanese army wartime poison gas useen.people.cn · China
HEALTHAug 25Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital to start 24-hour inpatient services in DecemberThe Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong will launch 24-hour inpatient services in December, the first of its kind in the city, and charge patients HK$980 (US$125) per day for subsidised care, more than three times the fee at public hospitals. The city’s first dedicated traditional Chinese medicine hospital will also launch 10 additional special disease programmes within this year to help treat conditions such as eczema and Parkinson’s disease. The hospital, which was opened last December in...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 25Why Starlink won't open Vietnam's heavily censored internetStarlink promises better connectivity in remote and mountainous areas. But in one of Southeast Asia's most tightly controlled online environments, more network access doesn't mean more free speech.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 25China warns it will safeguard its interests after US widens sanctions against IranThe US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.BBC World
BUSINESSAug 25Hong Kong jewellery shop slapped with 30-day tour group ban over coerced salesHong Kong’s tourism watchdog has suspended a jewellery shop from receiving tour groups for 30 days after finding it failed to stop a guide from coercing mainland Chinese visitors into making purchases. The Travel Industry Authority (TIA) said on Tuesday that Kaiser Jewellery International would be barred from receiving any inbound tour group visitors from Wednesday until September 24. “The authority adopts a zero-tolerance approach towards coerced shopping and any conduct that damages the...South China Morning Post