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March 2, 2026
US-Israel war on Iran: everything you need to know
From what’s next for Iran after Khamenei’s death to China’s reaction, here’s everything you need to know about the ongoing crisis in the Mid...
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March 2, 2026
Who is Hikari, the Japanese director behind Beef and Rental Family?
The filmmaker talks about her journey from Osaka to Hollywood and how her new film with Fraser as a fake dad was inspired by her childhood.
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March 2, 2026
Who is Fakemink, who just made his runway debut at Milan Fashion Week?
The rapper hit the runway alongside models like Alex Consani and Gabbriette, and counts Timothée Chalamet and Drake among his fans.
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March 2, 2026
Meet Genesis Rodriguez, who plays Isabel in The Night Agent
The actress – whose father is singer El Puma – has also been filming season three of Lioness, in which she plays Captain Josephina Carrillo.
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March 2, 2026
China parents use partner-finding apps for adult kids, turn love transactional
Mums and dads enter private group chats managed by ‘coaches’ who amplify parental anxiety, discourage letting kids know what is going on.
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March 2, 2026
Influences that can unlock children’s abilities in the classroom
Research shows that realising a child’s potential depends on a blend of genetics, environment and support.
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March 2, 2026
Asia’s travel sector rattled by Iran attacks, fears ‘domino effect’ slowdown
Airlines are bracing for higher oil prices, continuous flight disruptions and plunging traveller confidence.
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March 2, 2026
The Hong Kong footballer balancing a passion for nursing with chasing China dream
Tai Po forward Lee Lok-him eyes a shot at playing on the mainland, in between working on geriatric ward at Princess Margaret Hospital.
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March 2, 2026
Opinion | Why Taliban’s only hope for peace with Pakistan is renouncing terrorism
Working with neighbours to combat terror groups operating in Afghanistan will ensure peace and improve the Taliban’s international standing.
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March 2, 2026
US officials sceptical of Iran regime change after Khamenei killing, sources say
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March 2, 2026
Sex between Neanderthal men and Homo sapiens women drove our make-up: study
New research is providing insight into the prehistoric pairings that led to the presence of Neanderthal DNA in most present-day people.
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March 2, 2026
US allies voice cautious support for Iran attacks
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March 2, 2026
China supply chain expo set to welcome more US firms, launch AI section
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March 2, 2026
Friend to all, foe to none: Iran war tests India’s Middle East balancing act
New Delhi has long prided itself on being friends with everyone in the Middle East. The killing of Khamenei just made that much harder.
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March 2, 2026
Tencent expands European cloud-computing presence with data centres in Germany
A cluster of physically independent data centres will open in Frankfurt in the second quarter, adding to the existing two in Germany.
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March 2, 2026
Hong Kong exporters and exhibitors face fallout from US-Israel strikes on Iran
Surging oil and freight costs disrupt traders, while flight disruptions compound challenges for Middle East exhibitors in the city amid esca...
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March 2, 2026
Myanmar convicts charged as ‘terrorists’ by junta freed in mass amnesty
Activists and armed groups fighting the junta have been labelled ‘terrorist’ outfits, and punished with life prison terms and possible death...
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March 2, 2026
5 watch moments in February 2026: the Baftas, Jungkook’s new role and more
Breitling partners with Aston Martin, Louis Vuitton collaborates with De Bethune, and Swiss jump-hour watch brand Niton is revived.
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March 2, 2026
Who is China’s Toilet Goddess?
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March 2, 2026
Air strikes spread across the Middle East
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March 2, 2026
Iran attack a ‘wake-up call’ for China on electronic warfare and intelligence
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March 2, 2026
Hong Kong to expand tax waivers for family offices, pension fund investment
The government will submit a bill by June to add more tax-exempt products and funds, including gold and digital assets, a minister says.
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March 2, 2026
Gaza’s recovery was making progress. It risks being overshadowed by another war
With crossings closed, Palestinians in Gaza are hoarding again as the war in Iran transforms the regional security situation.
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March 2, 2026
Chinese officials, car executives may discuss capping EV output
As China’s EV industry faces slowing growth, officials may discuss capping output and boosting tech innovation to combat price wars.
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March 2, 2026
Huawei holds global debut for AI computing clusters in challenge to Nvidia
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March 2, 2026
David Eustace and Hugh Bowman eye Happy Valley double with Silvery Breeze and Ragga Bomb
David Eustace and Hugh Bowman will combine with two strong prospects on Wednesday evening at Happy Valley, which includes the consistent Sil...
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March 2, 2026
Saudi Arabia’s cultural ambitions on show at 2026 Diriyah biennale
The event brings together the work of 70 international artists as part of Saudi Arabia’s push to develop a self-sustaining art infrastructur...
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March 2, 2026
‘Not going anywhere’: Thai workers in Israel refuse to flee despite Iran threat
Bangkok has been here before: 46 Thais died in the Hamas assault that started the Gaza war. Now it fears history may be repeating.
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March 2, 2026
China’s AI power play: Beijing banks on clean-energy boom to triumph over US
Ex-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’.
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March 2, 2026
Rainy Tuesday expected in Hong Kong, with mercury dipping to 16 degrees Celsius
Cold front forecast to move over inland Guangdong towards coast, but weather in the city will be sunnier later in the week, Observatory says...
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March 2, 2026
Hong Kong’s new cash-for-residency scheme draws US$12 billion in first 2 years
Number of applicants surges in second year, with most of the deployed capital going into authorised funds, equities and debt securities.
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March 2, 2026
The View | Unique resilience of Australia’s retail property deserves attention
Several factors contribute to the outperformance of the Australian retail sector, including its relative insulation from digital disruption.
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March 2, 2026
Japan’s nuclear waste dilemma: no prefecture wants Fukushima’s toxic soil
By law, the waste currently housed near the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant must be moved outside the prefecture by March 2045.
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March 2, 2026
What cost foreign prestige? China says no to some Western science journal fees
Chinese researchers will no longer be reimbursed for paper publication charges in Nature Communications, among others.
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March 2, 2026
China growing trend sees couples calling each other ‘teammate’ or ‘roommate’
‘Comradely’ couples drop lovey-dovey pet names to reflect effort in relationships; critics say trend suggests an ‘unhappy’ marriage.
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March 2, 2026
Chinese diving pipeline spills out two teens already being hailed as future champs
Jiang Linjing, 15, Cui Jiaxi, 13, win gold and silver in the women’s 10m platform at World Cup stop in Montreal.
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March 2, 2026
She works 13-hour days at her family’s Instagram-famous food court spot
Anna Peng’s parents took over Great Fountain Fast Food in 2015. Today, the eatery’s Instagram account has nearly 40,000 followers.
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March 2, 2026
Law and Crime: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
The latest news from Hong Kong's courts, legislative issues, crime and legal.
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March 2, 2026
6 injured in vessel explosion at Hong Kong’s Stonecutters Island
Blast occurred at 10.35am, with sources suggesting the vessel’s engine may have been the trigger.
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March 2, 2026
Developing | Iran strikes day 3: markets open with sharp sell-off in futures and Asian shares
Oil prices have surged dramatically amid rising fears of a broader escalation in the Middle East after the attacks by the US and Israel.
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March 2, 2026
Iran ties after Khamenei, China’s Myanmar dilemma: 5 weekend reads
From how Khamenei’s death will impact China-Iran ties to Myanmar five years after the coup, here are five stories you may have missed over t...
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March 2, 2026
Viral clip of Malaysian man clinging to ex-wife’s moving car leads to arrest
Police said the man clung to the car for around 2km and that he tested positive for ketamine use.
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March 2, 2026
Why US strikes on Iran just made North Korea less likely to play ball
Iran’s nuclear programme was aspirational. North Korea’s is not. That distinction explains everything, analysts say.
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March 2, 2026
Pentagon confirms 3 American deaths in Iran war
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March 2, 2026
Milan Fashion Week 2026: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Tod’s and Ferragamo
Emily Ratajkowski and Kate Moss both took to the runway for Demna’s Gucci show, while Louise Trotter followed up her debut at Bottega Veneta...
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March 2, 2026
US using AI, B-2 bombers and suicide drones in Iran strikes
The US is deploying low-cost suicide drones modelled after Iranian designs as part of Operation Epic Fury.
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March 2, 2026
That viral Tiffany Young-Byun Yo-han wedding shoot is not what it seems
Images of the couple, who announced their marriage on Friday, were created using AI, Byun’s agency confirmed.
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March 2, 2026
Letters | Hong Kong cannot allow a wait-and-see approach to fire safety
Readers discuss fire safety compliance, palliative care, and the diversity of religious life in Singapore.
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March 2, 2026
Language Matters | Gen Z loves ‘Chinamaxxing’, but where does ‘maxxing’ come from?
Chinamaxxing, lookmaxxing, moneymaxxing and gymmaxxing might be new terms, but the practice of ‘maxxing’ has been around for a while.
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March 2, 2026