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Hong Kong set for thunderstorms and showers on Saturday, Observatory says

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong is expected to be hit by thunderstorms and showers on Saturday, with the weather to remain unsettled for the rest of the Easter holiday, the local forecaster has warned. The Hong Kong Observatory said on Friday that occasional showers – which would be heavier at times –...

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Oil, LNG supplies: Top Russian official Manturov signals fuel support for India during Middle East crisis

Russia's Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov highlighted a deepening energy partnership with India, stating Moscow can ramp up oil and LNG supplies amid the Middle East crisis. The visit also confirmed increased fertilizer supplies and ongoing collaboration in nuclear energy, alongside discussions on expanding industrial, space, and technological cooperation.

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Trump’s ‘Stone Age’ threats against Iran spark war crimes alarm

Threatening to destroy Iran’s electricity grid and to reduce the country of 90 million to destitution, US President Donald Trump is shattering precedent by not just accepting but gloating about acts seen as potential war crimes. The consequences for Trump, at least in the near term, are probably none, experts say, as his administration works hard to undermine international institutions tasked with keeping norms. The...

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Hong Kong set for thunderstorms and showers on Saturday, Observatory says

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Oil, LNG supplies: Top Russian official Manturov signals fuel support for India during Middle East crisis

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Solomon Islands residents live in fear of WWII bomb explosions

After playing in a forested area in the Solomon Islands, Billy’s children often break out in rashes or itchy boils at home. A few years ago, the family became dizzy, suffered headaches and vomited – they believed it was...

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