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March 2, 2026
How Tubby Nugget went from silly doodle to viral sensation with 10 million fans
The husband-and-wife creators of Tubby Nugget reflect on their character’s incredible success as they release their first graphic novel.
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March 2, 2026
US advisory panel warns China is gaining in undersea warfare
Commission urges Pentagon to preserve underwater edge as Beijing expands submarines, unmanned systems and seabed ambitions.
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March 2, 2026
Editorial | Outreach to foreign students cements Hong Kong’s education hub status
Cosmopolitan campuses in Hong Kong are to the benefit of local students as well as those from abroad and the mainland.
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March 2, 2026
US House panel releases video of Clintons’ Epstein depositions
Hillary Clinton said she did not know Epstein; Bill Clinton said he broke ties with the financier before his sex crimes came to light.
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March 2, 2026
The quiet revolution? China’s trade machine slowly widens yuan’s global reach
Beijing is using economic clout to reshape its global financial influence – a strategy analysts say could play out over decades.
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March 2, 2026
Opinion | Nipah and mpox expose Asia’s urgent need for stronger disease surveillance
Many Asian countries face barriers in building effective disease surveillance networks, including relying on shrinking external funding.
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March 2, 2026
French court slashes prison terms for 3 involved in 2020 teacher beheading
Samuel Paty was murdered by radical Islamist teenager Abdoullakh Anzorov after showing a class cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.
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March 2, 2026
US Economy, Trade & Business: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
As the country with the biggest economy in the world, the US has immense influence on global trade. Find out the latest on the American econ...
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March 2, 2026
Trump’s 2026 trade agenda sharpens push for ‘managed’ US-China ties
US Trade Representative report touts deficit drop, pledges tougher Section 301 enforcement ahead of Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi.
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March 2, 2026
US$2.68 billion class action claims UK PlayStation users overcharged for games
The antitrust claim accusing Sony of levying ‘unfair’ charges on downloads from its PlayStation Store will be heard in London next week.
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March 2, 2026
Europe reacts to Macron’s offer to deploy atomic weapons to France’s allies
Macron said European countries including Germany, Poland, Sweden and the UK had agreed to take part in a ‘forward’ nuclear deterrence scheme...
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March 2, 2026
US appeal court denies Trump bid to delay tariff refund lawsuits
The tariffs, which had been ruled illegal by the high court, had generated more than US$130 billion for the US government as of late 2025.
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March 2, 2026
Europe divided, on edge as US-Israel strikes on Iran ripple across the continent
Cyprus hit, oil prices jump and EU leaders clash over legality, regime change and Washington’s role in the widening conflict.
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March 2, 2026
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
The 66-million-year-old fossil, for sale on musician Pharrell Williams’ auction platform Joopiter, is expected to fetch up to US$5.5 million...
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March 2, 2026
Trump says Iran operation will continue with ‘ferocious, unyielding resolve’
American president vows US will press on with strikes, warning of more casualties as Iran conflict widens and energy markets reel.
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March 2, 2026
US Treasury says it will cease use of Anthropic tech, including Claude platform
Anthropic had previously turned down the Pentagon’s demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models.
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March 2, 2026
Review | Hoppers: Pixar’s new animation is a hilarious, heartfelt animal Avatar
Pixar’s Hoppers sees a young animal-lover use secret technology to pilot a robot beaver to recruit real ones and stop a construction project...
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March 2, 2026
Will Iran attack derail Trump’s high-stakes China visit to meet Xi Jinping?
China has condemned killing of Iranian leader as a grave violation of sovereignty and called US incitement of regime change ‘unacceptable’.
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March 2, 2026
Video | Missile and drone strikes hit cities across Middle East
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March 2, 2026
Ballet, bites, Bryson but no Phil: 5 things to know about LIV Golf Hong Kong
A 4-round format, Asia’s premier dance company and an appearance by renowned Australia DJ marks series of firsts for golf tournament.
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March 2, 2026
Record-breaking? El Niño may return in 2026, making planet even hotter
However, scientists say there’s a risk of 2026 being ‘the warmest year on record even without El Niño, due to the global warming trend’.
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March 2, 2026
Missile and drone strikes hit cities across Middle East
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March 2, 2026
US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears
Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare.
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March 2, 2026
AI-aided US strikes in Iran to intensify China tech self-reliance push: analysts
AI’s militarisation adds momentum to China’s drive for domestic chips and infrastructure, analysts say.
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March 2, 2026
Trump’s Iran attack, EU ‘too slow’: 7 global relations reads
From Europe’s US-China balance to Canada’s economic plans, seven highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in February 2026.
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March 2, 2026
996 comes to America, Xi-Trump summit chaos: 7 US-China relations reads
From a new trilateral nuclear pact to the “worst” Xi-Trump talks prep, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in February 2026...
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March 2, 2026
What weapons were used in US-Iran strikes, and which are deployed near China?
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March 2, 2026
Russia & Central Asia: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
The latest news, politics and current affairs from Russia & Central Asia.
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March 2, 2026
Long Iran war could hurt Ukraine’s defence, says Zelensky
The president said if military strikes in the Middle East continue, the supply of weapons to fend off Moscow’s long attack could be affected...
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March 2, 2026
Why the US-Israel war with Iran leaves Asian economies exposed
Mainland China imports vast amounts of oil from the Middle East but India, South Korea and others could fare worse, analysts say.
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March 2, 2026
‘Deliberate signal’: Philippines elevates officer amid South China Sea tensions
Analysts say Marcos is doubling down on the country’s ‘transparency initiative’ while engaging Beijing diplomatically behind closed doors.
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March 2, 2026
Asian Games basketball axe leaves Hong Kong teams on the outside looking in
Number of men’s and women’s sides for 2026 Games in Japan cut to 12 with Fiba rankings to be used to select who will play.
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March 2, 2026
Iran war disrupts Chinese tech firms’ Middle East operations
Baidu, WeRide and Meituan among companies halting operations or instituting remote work, as some Chinese nationals seek to escape region.
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March 2, 2026
HKUST may reserve 20% of new medical school inaugural intake for non-locals
School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China.
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March 2, 2026
Opinion | Attack on Iran normalises global descent into the ‘law of the jungle’
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March 2, 2026
Millions of Asian migrant workers in Gulf at risk as war with Iran rages on
Deaths or injuries of people from the Philippines, Pakistan, Nepal and Bangladesh, who were working in the region, have been reported.
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March 2, 2026
Hong Kong man gets 4 years for fatal fight over bicycle payment
Jury clears Wong Koon-ming of murder but convicts him of manslaughter following a dispute over an HK$800 payment in Tin Shui Wai in 2022.
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March 2, 2026
Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts
Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe.
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March 2, 2026
Why the Iran war will accelerate China’s push to become an ‘energy powerhouse’
The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say.
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March 2, 2026
Hongkongers stranded as flights cancelled amid strikes in Middle East
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March 2, 2026
China should skip a step in self-driving cars, Xpeng CEO says
He Xiaopeng urges Beijing to clear way for a leap ahead in autonomous driving technology – a jump he promises to propose at the ‘two session...
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March 2, 2026
Review | She seduced some of the most powerful men. A ballet tries to tell her story
Despite some excellent dancing, Ballet Nacional de España’s La Bella Otero fails to do justice to the notorious Belle Époque star’s story.
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March 2, 2026
Mainland Chinese firm to build Northern Metropolis data cluster facility
Range Intelligent Computing Technology to commence operations in 42 months, with a cumulative investment of HK$23.8 billion over the first t...
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March 2, 2026
Singapore strives to stay non-aligned amid US-China rivalry, new conflicts
Foreign minister says the city state must assert its distinctiveness to remain relevant and will not act as a proxy for any major power.
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March 2, 2026
Flashback: Filipino influencer Bryanboy introduces his favourite looks
Bryan Yambao is known for his impeccable style – here he shows off his most memorable fits, from Ralph Lauren and Loewe to Balenciaga.
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March 2, 2026
South China Sea expert warns 2026 code of conduct is ‘simply not achievable’
The agreement ‘cannot be successfully negotiated’ while rival claimant Philippines holds Asean chair, Chinese analyst Wu Shicun says.
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March 2, 2026
Derby picture unclear after Classic Cup, while quarantine issues delay Hong Kong International Sale
After Stormy Grove’s shock win and solid but unspectacular runs from leading contenders in Sunday’s Classic Cup (1,800m), the picture around...
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March 2, 2026
‘Renewed relationship’: India, Canada forge deals, including uranium supply
The agreements, resetting strained ties, also focus on technology and critical minerals.
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March 2, 2026
Hong Kong-listed AI firm MiniMax’s revenue jumps 159% on strong demand
Shanghai-based company’s M2.5 model released last month has been praised by users for its cost-efficiency.
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March 2, 2026