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January 11, 2026
Could China execute special forces operation like US precision Maduro abduction?
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January 11, 2026
Germany to pitch Arctic Nato mission as Greenland, EU brace for Trump
Germany’s vice chancellor called on the US to respect Greenland’s sovereignty and international law before an upcoming trip to Washington.
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January 11, 2026
Malaysia suspends Grok access amid global backlash on Musk’s AI
The regulating commission deemed the platform’s safeguards inadequate, adding that access would resume only after the required changes are v...
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January 11, 2026
China applies to put up 200,000 satellites after calling Starlink a crash risk
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January 11, 2026
Opinion | How Trump’s raid on Caracas deepens US-China strategic tensions
Maduro’s capture not only challenges China’s influence in Latin America but also signals a bolder US security posture that could reshuffle g...
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028
Development Bureau says link up will create 34km pedestrian walkway along both sides of Victoria Harbour.
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January 11, 2026
31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies
Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre says its hotline service handled 3,983 debt-related cases in 2025.
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January 11, 2026
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January 11, 2026
Nepal’s ex-king voices concern after protests as supporters rally
Gyanendra Shah was deposed in 2008 in a democratic uprising after he suspended the constitution and dissolved parliament in 2005.
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January 11, 2026
David Hayes ends nightmare week on a high as Money Catcher rolls back the years
David Hayes emerged from a nightmare few days in Australia with the poignant success of China Win in his family colours in the Class Four He...
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January 11, 2026
‘Strictly forbidden’: China warns hikers off Aotai Line after 3 die on trail
Group reportedly switched phones to flight mode while in restricted area, hampering emergency contact and rescuers’ attempts to find them.
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January 11, 2026
Purton bags brilliant five-timer but Classic Mile call remains up in the air
Zac Purton bagged his biggest haul since the season opener with a five-timer at Sha Tin on Sunday, but the champion jockey’s crucial call on...
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January 11, 2026
Bad Bunny, Perfume Genius album covers among nods for 2026 Grammy Awards
Wet Leg, Djo and Tyler, the Creator’s latest albums also nominated for best album cover, to be awarded for the first time in over 50 years.
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January 11, 2026
8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong
KMB bus slowed down near Wong Tai Sin Square but coach reportedly failed to brake in time and slammed into rear.
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January 11, 2026
China urges Tanzania to back multilateralism, will ‘stand together’ with Africa
Top diplomat Wang Yi stresses cooperation and international law during Africa tour as US appears to retreat from rules-based order.
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January 11, 2026
Ibis makes another Classic Mile statement as Newnham continues stellar season
Invincible Ibis again marked himself as the horse to beat in next month’s Classic Mile after defying 135lb to beat fellow four-year-old Beau...
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January 11, 2026
SpongeBob, Peppa Pig and panda cubs head to Hong Kong arts hub for balloon parade
City’s first large-scale inflatable characters parade serves as finale for ‘Merry Balloon Hong Kong’ winter festive event.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong police hunt man who snatched HK$650,000 Rolex watch in Tsim Sha Tsui
Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong victim’s decade-long wait: law fails persistent sexual abuse survivors
Victim recalls years of unprosecutable abuse as advocates urge closure of loophole tying prosecutors’ hands and law review to prove patterns...
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January 11, 2026
China set to supercharge radar, engine and AI in fifth-gen J-20 stealth fighter
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January 11, 2026
Meet Myha’la, who plays Harper Stern in financial thriller Industry
How Myha’la went from Broadway dreams to Bodies Bodies Bodies, Leave the World Behind and Black Mirror … and how she met her future husband...
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January 11, 2026
China wife shocked that ‘People’s Armed Police officer’ husband is convicted killer
‘Disgusted’ wife of fraudster introduced to her by an uncle discovers that he is serving a suspended death sentence; has child with another...
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January 11, 2026
Gaza clings to Medecins Sans Frontieres following Israeli aid ban
Israel announced it would ban 37 aid groups, including MSF, from operating in Gaza from for failing to provide information on Palestinian st...
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong issues 4 tickets from 700 new site inspections under expanded smoking ban
New zones include outside hospitals, clinics and tram stops with possession of e-cigarettes in public to be a criminal offence from April 30...
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January 11, 2026
Alexander Bublik beats top seed Lorenzo Musetti to win Hong Kong Tennis Open
Kazakh wins six straight points to clinch first-set tiebreak, then breaks twice to claim second set and triumph on Victoria Park debut.
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January 11, 2026
3 of Gong Li’s surprising 1990s Hong Kong movie roles
Gong switched gears after making it in Chinese art-house films, starring with Stephen Chow, Brigitte Lin and others in lesser-known movies.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong must issue bonds as public works drive capital account deficit: Paul Chan
Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25.
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January 11, 2026
4 injured in bombings in Thailand’s south amid ongoing insurgency
Security agencies believed the attacks were a ‘signal’ timed with elections for local administrators taking place on Sunday, and ‘not aimed...
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January 11, 2026
Opinion | Why Paul Chan must hold fast against calls to raise budget spending
Northern Metropolis ambitions and Tai Po fire recovery will test the city’s commitment to fiscal prudence.
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January 11, 2026
US strips moral framing from foreign aid in ‘America first’ pivot
US funding for the Asia-Pacific now ties aid to business and security wins, a move analysts condemn as a ‘corrosive’ shift.
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January 11, 2026
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips – but halve in Japan
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds...
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January 11, 2026
Explainer | How ancient Chinese ‘borrowing longevity’ custom helps to extend lifespan
In ancient China, people believed that fate predetermined lifespan, yet they also thought life expectancy could be borrowed or exchanged.
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January 11, 2026
Iran warns US and Israel will be targets if Trump strikes over protests
Israel is also on high alert for the possibility of a US intervention to support Tehran’s protest movement.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong police to release list of 161 Tai Po fire victims, some families told
Two residents who lost family members told the Post that officers contacted them by phone on Sunday to relay plan.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops
Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR says.
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January 11, 2026
Frozen, Spirited Away among shows lighting up Seoul’s theatre stages in 2026
Broadway imports Hell’s Kitchen and Lempicka, novel adaptation Arang and musical Six also among the South Korean capital’s highlights.
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January 11, 2026
China’s Wang lets world No 13 Svitolina off the hook in Auckland WTA final
Top-seeded Ukrainian survives three break points in second set and going 0-3 down in the tiebreaker to clinch 19th title of her career.
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January 11, 2026
Singapore businesses list rising costs and tariffs as their biggest challenges
A new survey shows supply chain difficulties, unfamiliarity with new markets, and lack of funding are also key hurdles for local firms.
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January 11, 2026
Nvidia, Tesla chase same self-driving goal via different paths
Tesla is betting on winning autonomy as a specialist, while Nvidia is positioning itself as an arms dealer, selling tools to the entire indu...
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January 11, 2026
China offers full-time job to top European immunologist Andrew Macpherson
Distinguished professor leaves Switzerland to take up role in China, attracted by its reputation for cutting-edge biomedical research.
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January 11, 2026
Explainer | China ‘hair-shaving’ ritual for newborns uses stones, coins, eggs, symbolises success
Ancient custom sometimes saw babies’ eyebrows completely shaved by a highly skilled barber; tradition believed to remove ‘misfortune, evil’.
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January 11, 2026
Elon Musk to open source X algorithm in 7 days amid global scrutiny
The company has been working to incorporate more AI into its recommendation algorithm through Grok, Musk’s AI chatbot.
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January 11, 2026
Soft power, hard cash: inside Southeast Asia’s billion-dollar anime obsession
Driven by Gen Z spending and streaming, the region’s US$1.3 billion anime market represents a triumph for Japan’s cultural push.
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January 11, 2026
Hong Kong Open doubles finalist Rublev says fewer tournaments just ‘an illusion’
Russian likens prospect of tennis bosses agreeing to a calendar cut to chances of his taking every day off and reaching world No 1.
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January 11, 2026
This week in PostMag: a Cantopop dance revival and a dream trip to the Bahamas
DJ Fabsabs leads a joyful Cantopop resurgence, Singapore does art with intention, and sun-drenched escapism beckons.
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January 11, 2026
This Chinese-Vietnamese plant-based influencer makes even haters love tofu
Wendy the Food Scientist is on a mission to make plant-based eating simple, healthy and satisfying – no ultra-processed ‘fake meat’ required...
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January 11, 2026
Can Peru keep both China and US onside in an increasingly volatile environment?
Its mineral resources make it a focus for superpower rivalry, but analysts say the country is in a very different situation to Venezuela.
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January 11, 2026
Malaysia vows crackdown on air force officers’ ‘immoral culture’
The air force is investigating the ‘yeye culture’ scandal involving 20 officers, pledging strict action against those found guilty.
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January 11, 2026
Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance
Rise of upper middle class reshapes China’s retail market, driving demand for quality goods and creating a battleground for global brands.
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January 11, 2026