South China Morning Post
August 2026
Woman waving 2 knives is shot by US police in New York’s Times Square
The woman’s condition after the shooting was not immediately released by authorities, who were planning a news briefing
Don’t let Iran sanctions derail US-China engagement
China will do everything necessary to firmly safeguard its rights and interests,
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job, White House says
Secretary Driscoll has been highly effective in advancing President Trump’s agenda to Make America Strong Again at the Department of the Army by providing outstanding leadership during historic military operations, restoring an emphasis on readiness and lethality, assisting with negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and more,
The United States Army is more powerful than ever thanks to his work alongside the Commander-in-Chief and Secretary of War,
Trump praises China for remaining ‘relatively inactive’ during Strait of Hormuz crisis
US President Donald Trump praised China on Monday for remaining on the sidelines during the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz, just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit Washington
Even with the Strait of Hormuz, he’s relatively inactive. He’s been relatively inactive by comparison to what he could have been,
US Supreme Court lets Trump’s White House ballroom construction continue
A historic preservation group has sued, seeking to halt the US$400 million plan
I am pleased to report that the United States Supreme Court has just ruled in favor of the Ballroom/Military Complex being built without any further contingency, doubt, or threat."
India needs to make up its mind about economic ties with China
No verdict after 3 days of deliberations in Lindsay Clancy trial over US child killings
Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial on Monday spent a third day deliberating without reaching a verdict on whether the former labour and delivery nurse is criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023 — a case that has drawn attention to maternal mental health after childbirth
US judge allows involuntary feeding of jailed suspect in deadly National Guard shooting
A man refusing to eat food while jailed on charges he shot two National Guard troops near the White House, killing one of them, can be fed against his will under a judge’s emergency order
At this juncture, the government does not indicate that Mr. Lakanwal’s condition is so dire as to require this Court’s intervention and the provided medical records do not support that position,
The defendant has medical capacity to make determinations regarding his health and he is refusing nutrition that is necessary to sustain his life,
John Galliano pulls out of Met Gala exhibit after antisemitism backlash
The British fashion designer apologised for ‘hurt’ caused to Jewish and Asian communities
After much reflection and discussion with all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at this time,
I remain fully accountable for the pain caused by my words in the past, particularly the hurt I caused to the Jewish and Asian communities, and I remain deeply sorry.... I understand that
US targets China’s global trade surplus at G20 meeting ahead of Xi-Trump summit
We are confronting persistent global imbalances that undermine prosperity,
Jury hears closing arguments in Tupac Shakur murder trial
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, a one-time leader of the South Side Compton Crips, is accused of ordering the September 7, 1996 killing after his nephew had been beaten by members of Shakur’s entourage in Las Vegas
Duane Davis, in the culture of gangs, could not let that stand,
Trump to meet US oil executives as Iran war keeps fuel prices high
The president will meet with industry leaders to collaborate on the best ways to increase refining capacity, further unleash American energy dominance across the entire supply chain, and bring down prices for the American people,
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina’s international team
It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,
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Xi, Putin vow to deepen strategic ties after meeting at SCO summit
China is willing to work with all parties, including Russia, to discuss the future development of the organisation, help it achieve steady and long-term growth, and strengthen the force that leads the reform of global governance and advances an equal and orderly world multipolarity,
France takes aim at ultra-fast fashion with new levy targeting Asian e-commerce platforms
From Tuesday, France will impose a fee on items that will eventually reach US$2.32 per garment, targeting platforms including Shein and Temu
The harmful effects of ultra-fast fashion on our environment and our economy are well known and documented,
India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court
This was seen as a first tangible step by India to operate outside agreements covered by the Indus Waters Treaty between the two countries, which both have honoured since 1960 despite three wars and several other conflicts between them
India must observe its obligations under the Treaty, including those relating to the design and operation of its hydroelectric projects on the Western Rivers,
Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations reads
Data centre anger, bacon fight, Bill Gates’ AI warning: 7 US-China relations reads
Spain PM blames Russia, Israel for Ceuta migrant crisis’ disinformation
When people talk and speculate about the participation of Moroccan authorities, I deny this outright,
Beijing pushes back on Washington’s attempt to rally G20 over trade imbalance
Both sides need to act on the important common understandings reached between the two presidents, resolve outstanding issues through consultation on the basis of equality, mutual respect and mutual benefit, and strive to maintain the hard-won positive momentum in bilateral trade,
China never deliberately pursues a trade surplus and opposes unilateral tariff measures in all forms,
Former top European official adopts bullish tone on China-EU trade talks as deadline nears
China needs the access to the European Union’s markets, and China does not have the alternatives,
On the EU side there is an expectation that by the end of October or November, or at least by the end of the year... there will be some progress achieved in the fields of those four tracks,
Israel and Greece sign US$3.5 billion defence deal, largest ever between the 2
Buyers favouring Israel's battle-tested weapons have helped push its defence exports to record highs
Israel and Greece share common strategic interests and face shared regional challenges. At a time when actors with hegemonic ambitions are seeking to expand their influence and undermine stability in the region,
China to speed up bond issuance after national meeting on stabilising investment: analysts
The current policy focus is clearly on boosting investment instead of consumption, more so than at any time since the global financial crisis,
Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry China
The strategically important first island chain stretches from Japan to Taiwan, the Philippines and Borneo
China’s Z.ai revenue jumps 400% as total losses narrow on explosive cloud gains
Revenue for the six months ended June 30 rose to 953.89 million yuan (US$142 million)