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US President Donald Trump stated that 1000 missiles are prepared against Iran if the Iranian government attempts his assassination. He ordered military readiness for potential strikes in response to Iranian threats.

Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr stated that broader military engagement with China is not possible unless Beijing changes its stance, while maintaining limited communication channels. The remarks follow sanctions against Teodoro by China and tensions over the South China Sea.

Typhoon Bavi, the ninth storm of the season, is intensifying as it approaches China's eastern coast, prompting emergency preparations and the cancellation of hundreds of flights and trains. The storm is expected to make landfall between Taizhou (Zhejiang province) and Fuding (Fujian province) with winds up to 45 meters per second, according to the National Meteorological Centre.

Russia’s diesel export ban has disrupted global energy markets, causing shortages and price spikes in industrial fuel. The ban impacts countries even those not purchasing diesel from Russia, as diesel is the largest component of global oil consumption used across industries like machinery, agriculture, transport, and electricity.

Hong Kong is positioned to lead in longevity medicine as the silver economy expands in Asia. China's aging population, now 320 million, is driving proactive aging strategies as part of national security and economic growth initiatives.

Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong are allegedly being recruited as surrogate mothers for Central Asian couples, with promises of up to 1 million pesos. At least five women reported not receiving the promised payment despite carrying pregnancies to term, with one claiming the child had defects.

Malaysia’s Johor state held elections as governing allies competed during a two-week campaign. Voting began at 8am across 1,076 polling centers, with 2.72 million eligible voters.

As Typhoon Bavi approaches eastern China, bloggers are using AI weather models to post forecasts on social media. State media warns these amateur predictions may be illegal.

A fraudulent Zoom call impersonating Singapore’s prime minister scammed a victim out of US$3.8 million. The scam began with a WhatsApp message from a supposed cabinet secretary inviting the victim to a private meeting, followed by a deepfake-like impersonation during a video call.

China accuses the United States of misusing national power by blacklisting over 60 Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD, as 'Chinese military companies operating in the United States.' China claims Washington has disregarded the consensus between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. In response, China announced export controls against leading US companies.

Apple sued OpenAI, accusing the AI company of stealing trade secrets to develop a consumer hardware device. The lawsuit alleges OpenAI orchestrated a campaign to poach Apple employees and extract confidential information.

Wu Shicun, founder of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies, discusses Beijing’s potential responses to rival claimants in the disputed South China Sea. The interview addresses challenges posed by Manila’s 'transparency' campaign in the region.

The article examines how changes to U.S. trade policy under President Trump have affected the international economic order, particularly in the context of the U.S.-China relationship as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary. Trump's tariffs on 'Liberation Day' are highlighted as a key shift in Washington's approach to global trade.

The article discusses Western perspectives on Deng Xiaoping's role in transforming China into a rich and powerful nation. It cites Ezra Vogel and Orville Schell and John Delury, who highlight Deng's contributions to China's 21st-century rise.

US President Donald Trump received a new retrofitted Boeing 747-8 aircraft from Qatar, which he used for a trip to Ankara. He later sent the plane to a British airbase, raising security concerns.

A 26-year-old British man was arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former UK minister and Reform UK politician found dead with serious injuries. The arrest occurred in Newton Abbot, southwest England, and police stated no connection to other incidents.

King Charles hosted Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children at Highgrove House for the first time in years to address a rift that began when they moved to America six years ago. The meeting comes as Harry is in the UK for charity events.

US and China agreed to a new round of AI safety dialogue following a May summit, with former officials stating it serves American security interests. Details about the talks remain limited.

US President Donald Trump stated the US agreed to resume talks with Iran but declared the ceasefire is over. The statement came amid ongoing conflict between the two countries.

An infusion tube delivering medicine to a premature baby at Hong Kong's Prince of Wales Hospital was closed for unknown reasons before her death in 2023, according to an inquest. Two nurses testified they could not explain the closure of a three-way valve controlling the medicine flow, and the hospital acknowledged the incident as a 'serious untoward event.'