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JUDGE TO LEAD BLAZE PROBE
Chinese, Japanese coastguard ships in stand-off near disputed islands
Beijing crypto dislike dampens stablecoin push
POSTS FROM THE PAST
MARK SIX
SABOTAGE OF FIRE RELIEF WILL NOT BE TOLERATED, LEE WARNS
1,900 China-Japan flights cancelled until end of year
German firms reach out to Chinese rivals to benefit from innovation
Two groups banned in first use of security law
Go forth and prosper
US$192.2b
ANGER AS TAIWAN OPPOSITION BLOCKS NT$1.25tr DEFENCE PLAN
Steep learning curve
Row heats up at UN over Takaichi island remarks
Express deliveries hit record 180b in past 11 months
Beijing looks to big data and AI to guard against spread of Western values
¥1.4tr
Call for ‘rotten’ renovation trade overhaul
‘They were very close and she would phone him three times a day’
WARNING OVER BOGUS DONATION CALLS
Call for ‘rotten’ renovation trade overhaul
ON SEVENTH DAY, A DEMAND FOR ANSWERS GROWS
Seniors call for a less tiring, all-in-one support system
Filipino helpers still want to work in ‘safe haven’ city, visiting minister says
Remembering the lost
50%
Searching the ashes for answers
Searching the ashes for answers
Drones can stay course in disputed South China Sea
‘DIRT CHEAP’ MISSILES MAY ALTER ART OF WAR
Shenzhou rescue mission a triumph of teamwork
Raising twins
Japan weighing change of export rules to supply Philippines with missile system
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FAMILY KILLINGS IN AGEING JAPAN SPUR SOUL-SEARCHING
Singapore executions hit 22-year high
Apple to resist Indian order to install state-owned app
S Korea orders action on Coupang data leak
730m
Cook Islands ship registry a haven for ‘crude smugglers’
INDIA ECONOMY SHOWS STRONG GROWTH AS QUESTIONS LINGER
Race for survivors
AirAsia boss says Airbus did not test software
One year on, how martial law turmoil changed lives forever in South Korea
Australia unveils AI road map but aims to tackle emerging risks using existing laws
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Lebanon unlikely to rein in Hezbollah
Ribbon of light
SECOND HIT ON ‘DRUG BOAT’ POSES QUESTIONS
WHO throws weight behind new obesity drugs
Zoo visitors watch as lioness kills teen
SECOND ‘EL CHAPO’ SON PLEADS GUILTY
Obesity is one of the most serious public challenges of our time ... These new medicines are a powerful clinical tool, offering hope to millions
Alternative spark
HARRY’S VIEW ON APPLE SNUB TO INDIAN GOVERNMENT
Hong Kong will miss its most popular philosopher
Probe into fire, Legco poll go-ahead are vital steps forward for city
Macron faces tough China balancing act
Companion peace
Real AI race being played out in China not across Pacific
Safety lapses in HK construction sector must be addressed
More frequent renovation site raids should be considered
Fire sprinklers save lives and are essential for high-rises
A community treasure
DEEPSEEK REACHES A.I. MODEL MILESTONE
EU drops case against China over Lithuania trade
HK property deals drop after two months of gains
Finance minister calls for more proactive fiscal policy
10 firms to manage residency scheme fund
CHINA PROPERTY SLUMP LIKELY TO EXTEND INTO 2026
Asia-Pacific private equity firms upbeat on deal activity
The art of the fold
Doubao-powered AI smartphone proves a sell-out
30%
NEWCOMERS TO TEST LISTING MARKET
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Daily Crossword
Universal Crossword
Bridge
Kokonotsu Supersudoku
Sudoku
Target
Yesterday’s solution:
The call of the wild close to home in Guangdong
A NEW YORK TOUR WITH ED SHEERAN IN ONE SHOT
Dazzling kung fu dance in tribute to Bruce Lee
American wonderlands
Top 10 travel trends for 2026, from trips guided by fate to ‘romantasy’
BRYANT SET TO CARRY BATON FOR NEXT GEN
City has everything to be top destination for open water swimmers
94-yard touchdown
Repeat of HK snooker fiasco ruled out
Canter snubs PGA Tour for return to LIV League
Weight of history against England in pink-ball Ashes test