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Europe faces a severe wildfire season amid record heat and drought, with Australia providing firefighting support to Greece and France.
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Experts highlight rigid research culture and growing external resistance as key obstacles to China’s ambition to lead in scientific innovation.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 10:21 AM
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John Lee Ka-chiu and his ministers will gather feedback from selected residents and district representatives in Tuen Mun on Hong Kong’s upcoming policy address and inaugural five-year plan.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 9:32 AM
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President Prabowo Subianto expressed readiness to visit North Korea to open dialogue, following a request from South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a meeting in Seoul in April 2026.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:59 AM
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Despite a continued drop in total registered voters, new voter registration applications in Hong Kong surged to the highest level since 2021, according to the Registration and Electoral Office.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:52 AM
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Known as China’s 'warmest library,' Hangzhou Library offers free access without requiring library cards and embraces all visitors, including beggars and scavengers.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:43 AM
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Hong Kong’s newly revamped Huanggang Port border crossing will undergo extensive testing involving thousands to ensure smooth and safe operations before its official opening.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:01 AM
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported two maritime incidents involving tankers near Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, with one vessel struck by an unknown projectile causing engine damage.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 7:49 AM
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Student movements worldwide have historically adapted contemporary tools and symbols to challenge authority, from iconic photographs to social media moments.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 1, 2026, 7:15 AM
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Following an 18-month trial in Hefei, China plans to expand quantum technology applications across its power grid to enhance fault detection and prevent blackouts.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 7:03 AM
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Following a smoking ban on construction sites introduced after a deadly fire, Hong Kong authorities have conducted extensive inspections but note cultural change remains gradual.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 6:30 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi calls protesters 'misguided children' deserving guidance amid youth-led demonstrations sparked by exam paper leaks.
Deutsche Welle | Aug 1, 2026, 6:16 AM
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Japan faces a significant increase in badminton shuttlecock prices amid a shortage of feathers in China, a key supplier in the region.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 5:53 AM
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Ryunosuke Animal Hospital in Kumamoto has opened temporary housing for evacuees and their pets following a powerful earthquake that struck southern Japan.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 5:42 AM
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The MERCOSUR-Singapore Free Trade Agreement takes effect for Brazil and Singapore, marking a milestone in economic engagement ahead of 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2027.
CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 4:47 AM
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Lawmakers in Taiwan fail to agree on funding and oversight for a major military drone procurement program, raising concerns about domestic manufacturers' future.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 4:38 AM
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Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan held state elections on August 1st, 2026, with political allies Pakatan Harapan and Barisan Nasional contesting seats amid a targeted increase in voter turnout.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:56 AM
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Zheng Yan, rescued from a river as a toddler, celebrates her admission to Peking University alongside Yu Xianguo, the retired naval serviceman who saved her life.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:54 AM
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Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers launch a group to promote and regulate the booming trading card industry amid growing domestic and international demand.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 3:42 AM
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Chen Tzu-kai, a fourth-generation resident of Taiwan's Matsu Islands, now spends his retirement hosting tourists and pursuing traditional arts.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 3:33 AM
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For over 85 years, the Black and White brand of evaporated milk from the Netherlands has been integral to Hong Kong’s local diner culture and signature milk tea flavor.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 2:56 AM
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Russian missile attacks on Ukraine’s capital resulted in multiple casualties amid escalating long-range strikes and a push by President Zelensky for enhanced air defenses.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 2:42 AM
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China State Railway Group utilizes the China-Europe freight rail line to cut delivery times for air conditioners to Europe from 40 days by sea to about 15 days.
Nikkei Asia | Aug 1, 2026, 2:24 AM
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Filipino food exporter Dry Tech Manufacturing targets India’s vast vegetarian population, highlighting Southeast Asia’s growing pivot to India as a strategic partner.
South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 2:03 AM