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19-09-2025
US President Donald Trump suggested that UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could use the military to control UK borders during a news conference at Chequers. Trump discussed migration issues with Starmer and said he would stop illegal migration, regardless of the means used. The two leaders also discussed other topics, including Palestinian statehood, free speech, and the war in Ukraine. Trump expressed his disappointment in Russian President Vladimir Putin over his lack of engagement with peace efforts. The UK and US announced a new tech deal that would see US firms invest in the UK and boost co-operation on AI, quantum, and other emerging technologies.
Entities: Donald Trump, Sir Keir Starmer, UK, US, Chequers • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
The Trump administration has announced it will lift travel restrictions on Hungarian citizens after Hungary addressed security vulnerabilities. The restrictions were imposed by the Biden administration in 2021 due to Hungary's simplified naturalization policy, which allowed nearly 1 million people to be granted citizenship without adequate vetting. The Trump administration's decision reflects warming ties between Washington and Budapest, with President Trump having praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as a 'fantastic leader.' The restrictions had limited Hungarian passport holders born outside Hungary to a single entry into the US within a year, but the new policy will allow multiple entries over two years.
Entities: United States, Hungary, Viktor Orban, Donald Trump, Joe Biden • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: positive • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
The Bank of Japan kept its policy rate steady at 0.5%, in line with economists' forecasts. Japan's Nikkei 225 index fell 0.59% after hitting a record high earlier in the day. The decision comes as Japan's core inflation rate fell to 2.7% in August. Asia-Pacific markets mostly traded higher, with Australia's ASX/S&P 200 climbing 0.77% and South Korea's Kospi flat at the open. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index slid 0.4%, while India's Nifty 50 declined 0.55%. Adani Enterprises jumped over 4% after India's market watchdog absolved Adani Group of misconduct allegations. The US major averages closed higher overnight, with the S&P 500 up 0.48% and the Nasdaq Composite up 0.94%.
Entities: Bank of Japan, Nikkei 225, Japan, Reuters, Hiroaki Amemiya • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
Senator Ted Cruz has condemned a United Nations report accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza, warning of potential consequences for those involved. The report, issued by the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, also blamed Israel's prime minister and other top officials for incitement. Cruz and other critics argue that the report is antisemitic and undermines Israel's freedom of action against Hamas terrorists. The report's findings and recommendations have been disputed by various groups and individuals, including the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, which was criticized in the report.
Entities: Ted Cruz, United Nations, Israel, Gaza, Hamas • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
19-09-2025
The article discusses the potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. NATO is facing pressure to enforce a no-fly zone over Ukraine to counter Russian aggression, with Poland calling for the move. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Trump is trying to bring the war to an end and is working with European partners on security guarantees. However, Russian officials have warned that NATO involvement would be seen as direct involvement in the war. The article highlights the complexities of the situation and the various stakeholders involved.
Entities: Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, NATO, Russia, Ukraine • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
Former US President Donald Trump stated that the US is attempting to reclaim Bagram Airfield in Afghanistan from the Taliban. Trump criticized the handling of the US withdrawal from Afghanistan under President Joe Biden and claimed that the US wants the base back because the Taliban needs something from the US. Trump also mentioned that the base is strategically located near China's nuclear weapon production site. The White House did not immediately respond to Trump's claims. The article also mentions a previous meeting between US envoy Adam Boehler and Taliban officials, indicating a possible interest in normalizing ties between the two countries.
Entities: Donald Trump, Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Taliban, Joe Biden • Tone: negative • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
US President Donald Trump hinted at extending a trade truce with China and facilitating a deal for TikTok's continued operation in America ahead of a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Trump stated that a deal involving TikTok would be based on 'pretty good terms' for the US and that the version of TikTok operating in the US would be owned by 'all American investors' and companies that 'love America'. The phone call between Trump and Xi is expected to mark the first direct engagement between the leaders since June.
Entities: Donald Trump, China, Xi Jinping, TikTok, America • Tone: positive • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
The article discusses China's CJ-1000 hypersonic cruise missile, showcased during a military parade, and its potential implications for aerial warfare. The CJ-1000 is designed for ultra-long-range strikes and could be the first hypersonic plane-killing missile, allowing the People's Liberation Army (PLA) to target high-value airborne assets from thousands of kilometers away at speeds exceeding Mach 5. Although China has not disclosed detailed specifications, the parade description suggests it could rewrite the rules of aerial warfare.
Entities: CJ-1000, People's Liberation Army (PLA), China, Long Sword-1000, Tiananmen Square • Tone: analytical • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
The South China Morning Post has compiled seven news highlights from the past week, covering various topics such as Malaysia's university admissions system, US-China policy shifts, and TikTok's US shutdown deadline. The highlights include an ethnic Chinese student being rejected from Malaysian universities, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's comments on not seeking conflict with China, and US President Donald Trump extending the deadline for TikTok's US shutdown ahead of a call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Other stories cover Hong Kong pharmacy malpractices and more. The selected stories shed light on topical issues across Hong Kong, mainland China, and the wider Asia region.
Entities: Donald Trump, Xi Jinping, Pete Hegseth, TikTok, Huawei • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: neutral • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
The article discusses how US President Donald Trump's economic policies have failed to deliver on their promises, despite his claims of creating a powerful and revitalized economy. The author argues that Trump's policies have left voters worse off, contradicting his initial pitch of achieving multiple benefits simultaneously.
Entities: Donald Trump, United States, American people, US economy • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: critique
19-09-2025
The article discusses the upcoming United Nations General Assembly meeting, where Palestine will be a top agenda item. The meeting is a diplomatic initiative by France and Saudi Arabia to address the two-state solution amidst Israel's ongoing war in Gaza, which has resulted in significant Palestinian casualties and destruction. The article highlights the complexities of the situation and the various stakeholders involved.
Entities: United Nations, Palestine, Donald Trump, General Assembly, France • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
The article discusses a secret deal between Russia and Vietnam to conceal Vietnam's payments to Russia for defense goods, amid international sanctions on Russia due to its ongoing war against Ukraine. Internal Vietnamese documents obtained by the Associated Press reveal a complex system to avoid open transfers of cash through the global banking system.
Entities: Russia, Vietnam, Ukraine, United States, European Union • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
19-09-2025
The UN Security Council is set to vote on reimposing sanctions on Iran due to its nuclear program, with European officials warning Tehran that time is running out for a diplomatic resolution before next week's UN gathering.
Entities: UN Security Council, Iran, United Nations, Tehran, European officials • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
