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People gather at the Indus River near Hyderabad, Sindh province, Pakistan, on May 1. Photo: EPA-EFE
Pakistan

India will never restore Indus water treaty with Pakistan, Shah says

India suspended its participation in the 1960 treaty after 26 civilians in Indian Kashmir were killed in what Delhi described as an act of terror.

Pakistan

Pakistan gets caught in Israel vs Iran disinformation crossfire

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Donald Trump

Trump complains about Nobel Peace Prize snub over Congo-Rwanda peace deal

SCMP Highlights

China-EU friction in spotlight, Beijing’s growing clout: SCMP daily highlights

From a new mainland China-Hong Kong payment scheme to Beijing’s influence in Central Asia, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Chinese officials and state media deny comments by the EU that Beijing is weaponising its manufacturing power to disrupt global trade. Photo: Reuters
Justin Trudeau

Will India and Canada move beyond ‘past rancour’ and normalise ties quickly?

The positive tone set by Narendra Modi and Mark Carney in Canada is set to lead to closer two-way economic and other ties, analysts say.

Middle East

UK’s F-35B plane lands in India, sparking talk of link to Israel-Iran conflict

Some analysts, however, say the plane’s emergency landing in Kerala reflects the close defence ties between India and the UK.

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SCMP Highlights

China’s 6G-powered war system, Xi urges ceasefire in Middle East: 7 highlights

From a revolutionary warfare weapon to Xi urging Iran and Israel to stop fighting, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Newly developed system can deliver significant advantages against modern military radars, according to researchers involved in the project. Photo: Shutterstock
China-India relations

Will return of Indian pilgrims to Tibet help ease tensions with China?

Supporters of the move have pointed to the positive role religious travellers play in boosting people-to-people exchanges.

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Israel-Iran conflict

By air, land and sea, nations race to evacuate citizens from Israel and Iran

Caught between warring nations, thousands of foreign nationals are being moved out of Israel and Iran in complex logistical operations.

Aviation

‘Serious issue’: Air India flew Airbus jets with unverified emergency slides

The country’s aviation regulator pulled up the airline for ‘weak oversight’ and violating safety protocols.

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Air India faces scrutiny for flying Airbus planes with overdue safety checks. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong sports park scores in undisputed comeback for tourist numbers

After witnessing a flood of arrivals from both near and far in May, Hong Kong can rightly celebrate its return as a global destination.

Kai Tak Sports Park is hosting attractions bringing tourists into Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Trade

UK Scotch whisky makers cheer news of FTA with India, eye expansion

Foreign competitors eyeing the world’s biggest whisky market can expect stiff competition from Indian makers, industry players say.

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Environment

Opinion | How Asia’s failure to cooperate is killing its rivers and oceans

The recent UN Ocean Conference was a missed opportunity for a region that has the means to save its marine environment, but not the political will.

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Science

Top scientists will leave US in waves this summer: experts

Increasing numbers of scientists are eyeing opportunities in Australia, Canada, China and Europe amid threatened cuts to funding.

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A number of US-based researchers are reported to be exploring opportunities in other countries. Photo: AFP
14th Dalai Lama

Dalai Lama to issue July 2 message, expected to address succession

The video message will be shown just days before the Nobel Peace Prize-winning monk is expected to celebrate his 90th birthday.

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The Dalai Lama presides over an event during which exiled Tibetans prayed for his longevity in Dharamshala, India, on June 4. Photo: AP
India-Pakistan tensions

India’s Modi denies Trump mediated Pakistan ceasefire using trade deals

Modi clarified New Delhi’s position to the US president during the leaders’ call, a top Indian diplomat said.

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Boeing

Air India crash: safety focus at all-time high as competition takes backseat

The stakes are high for Boeing and India as both sides seek to address safety perceptions following the 787 Dreamliner’s crash in Ahmedabad.

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Aviation

Following Air India crash, demand for sole survivor’s seat 11A soars

However, aviation experts caution that it is not the seat number but the location which matters most.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (left) meets Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, sole survivor of the Air India flight 171 crash, at a hospital in Ahmedabad on Friday. Photo: Narendra Modi Youtube Channel/AFP
Belt and Road Initiative

Opinion | Israeli strikes one more challenge for new China-Iran rail corridor

Weeks before the air strikes, a new overland trade route was launched that could help Iran evade sanctions and advance its regional ambitions.

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Israel-Iran conflict

Trump’s Iran options: stealth bombers, warships and a ‘bunker buster’

As tensions escalate, the US possesses a unique bomb - the Massive Ordnance Penetrator - capable of striking deeply buried targets.

Iran

What India’s break with SCO reveals about its stance on Israel-Iran conflict

India’s opt-out of SCO censure is driven by its need to safeguard strategic and economic interests with both Israel and Iran, analysts say.

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Smoke billows from a fire in a building in Herzliya near Tel Aviv following a fresh barrage of Iranian rockets on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Singapore, China, India airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano erupts

A towering ash plume 10km high from Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has forced cancellations, with further disruption possible.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts on Tuesday, spewing ash high into the sky. Photo: Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation/Xinhua
Canada

Modi and Carney meet to reset India-Canada ties after tense 2 years

Relations have been rocky since Trudeau accused New Delhi of involvement in the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil.

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China-Russia relations

China pushes regional finance bank as Russia pivots to Asia: analysts

Beijing’s bid to deepen Eurasian economic integration gains momentum as Western pressure forces Moscow to recalibrate, analysts say.

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China-Middle East relations

Opinion | Israel-Iran conflict is latest test of China’s self-proclaimed neutrality

Echoing Moscow, Islamabad and Pyongyang, Beijing’s alignment with Tehran challenges its credibility as a neutral mediator.

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Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran on Saturday. Flaring tensions between the two adversaries have put China’s self-proclaimed neutrality under the spotlight again. Photo: AP
China’s Communist Party

China warns against separatism ahead of Dalai Lama’s expected succession decree

During inspection tour, Chen Wenqing says political and legal bodies must fully understand Qinghai’s unique geopolitical position.

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Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has sparked concerns in China of social instability with the statement that his successor may be born outside China. Photo: AP
Middle East

Asia’s oil lifeline at risk as Israel-Iran crisis ignites Strait of Hormuz fears

Any closure of the strait could choke oil flows vital to Asian economies, analysts warn.

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China's military weapons

China gives glimpse of J-35A fighter model in sales bid at Paris Air Show

China has recently seen a rise in fighter aircraft sales in developing countries, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia.

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