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China-US dialogue will ease concerns, but competition will remain, Paul Chan says
Competition between China and the US will persist, but increased dialogue between the two economic superpowers will provide greater global certainty and ease geopolitical concerns, with Hong Kong positioned to play a unique role, the city’s financial secretary has told the South China Morning Post. In a wide-ranging interview, Paul Chan Mo-po said more communication and dialogue between the two… https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368975/china-us-dialogue-will-ease-concerns-competition-will-remain-paul-chan-says?utm_source=rss_feed
DigiNepal International ·
- Refugees in South Africa fear new attacks as September 30 deadline looms
Refugees in Durban say they have nowhere safe to return to after being forced from a makeshift camp. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/28/refugees-in-south-africa-fear-new-attacks-as-september-30-deadline-looms?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Italy attracts wealthy Chinese property buyers with food, fashion – and flat tax
Italy is becoming a magnet for wealthy property investors thanks to its high quality of life and flat tax regime, and interest is also on the rise among mainland Chinese and Hong Kong buyers, according to property agents. Rome introduced a flat tax regime nine years ago to attract high-net-worth individuals, with foreign residents allowed to make a flat annual tax payment of €300,000 (US$342,000)… https://www.scmp.com/business/article/3368963/italy-attracts-wealthy-chinese-property-buyers-food-fashion-and-flat-tax?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Indonesia’s 3% deficit cap: guardrail or growth barrier?
Indonesia is considering lifting a statutory cap on government spending that has been in place for more than two decades, as President Prabowo Subianto pushes for faster economic growth. Supporters argue that greater room to borrow and spend would let Southeast Asia’s largest economy invest its way towards Prabowo’s target of 8 per cent annual growth by 2029. Economists counter that weakening the… https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3368827/indonesias-3-deficit-cap-guardrail-or-growth-barrier?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Venezuelans rally to demand opposition leader’s safe return and presidential elections
Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado took to the country’s streets on Sunday to demand her safe return and presidential elections that could lead to a democratic transition in Venezuela. The government has been widely accused of stealing elections, jailing dissidents and stifling freedom of speech. In Caracas, hundreds of activists in sky blue shirts – the colour of… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3368985/venezuelans-rally-demand-opposition-leaders-safe-return-and-presidential-elections?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- French far-right to form first Senate parliamentary group, early results show
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally made significant gains in elections to the French Senate on Sunday, securing a parliamentary group in the upper house for the first time, French media reported on the basis of near-final election results. In a post on social media, Le Pen spoke of a “historic victory” and a “major milestone” even before the full results were available. “The results have… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3368984/french-far-right-form-first-senate-parliamentary-group?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- The US-China relationship has stabilised but on Beijing’s terms
For all the solemnity of the B-2 flyover with four F‑22 Raptors and a silent South Lawn drill, the real business of US President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week was narrower than the choreography. The Chinese readout reiterated the concept that should frame the relationship’s next phase: constructive strategic stability – cooperation as the primary track,… https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3368840/us-china-relationship-has-stabilised-beijings-terms?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Scott Kennedy on China’s ‘slow tech dragon’ and 2 more Xi-Trump meetings
Scott Kennedy is a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His areas of focus include China’s hi-tech drive, US-China relations and global economic governance. Open Questions first appeared in SCMP Plus. For other interviews in the Open Questions series, click here. How would you characterise the outcomes of the… https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368936/scott-kennedy-chinas-slow-tech-dragon-and-2-more-xi-trump-meetings?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea and then falsely denying that the two sides had agreed to keep the move confidential. “The presidential office expresses strong regret over Ukraine’s unilateral disclosure and its subsequent false announcement… https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3368983/south-korea-demands-apology-ukraine-over-disclosure-north-korean-pow-transfer?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Ireland defeats Israel in controversial UEFA Nations League match
Ireland's players wore black armbands in support of Palestine, bowed their heads, and refused pre-match handshakes. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/27/ireland-defeats-israel-in-controversial-uefa-nations-league-match?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Alleged rape on campus sparks violent protest at Indian university
Student protests at an Indian university have turned violent following claims that a female student was raped on campus. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/alleged-rape-on-campus-sparks-violent-protest-at-indian-university?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Scott Kennedy on the Xi-Trump summit and US-China instability
Scott Kennedy is a senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies. His areas of focus include China’s hi-tech drive, US-China relations and global economic governance. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. How would you characterise the outcomes of the China-US summit compared to… https://www.scmp.com/plus/news/china/diplomacy/article/3368961/scott-kennedy-xi-trump-summit-and-us-china-instability?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Watch: BBC reports from the front-line of an escalating war in Yemen
In rare access to Yemen's conflict zone the BBC travels to the front line with pro-government soldiers. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/crp3kgjygnkeo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Five arrested near UK RAF base over suspected explosives ‘terror’ plot
Five men have been arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/five-arrested-near-uk-raf-base-over-suspected-explosives-terror-plot?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Anthropic’s CEO is about to have dinner with President Trump
This will be the first one-on-one meeting between Dario Amodei and Donald Trump https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/27/anthropics-ceo-is-about-to-have-dinner-with-president-trump/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Embattled Serbian president resigns, paving way for early elections
Aleksandar Vučić's administration has been dogged by prolonged protests over allegations of corruption. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckpq0g7z5pjjo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Can Muse overcome Meta’s trust issues?
On Equity, we discussed how Meta's AI announcement managed to steal the spotlight from OpenAI and Anthropic. https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/27/can-muse-overcome-metas-trust-issues/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Pope says 'scourge' of abuse must be rooted out as he visits Lourdes
Pope Leo spoke to bishops before leading a service attended by thousands of worshippers in France. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm5y5nj8ejj8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Pubs in Ireland refuse to screen Israel match in protest over Gaza genocide
Ireland has been thrust into the global spotlight over two controversial Nations League football games against Israel. https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/9/27/pubs-in-ireland-refuse-to-screen-israel-match-in-protest-over-gaza-genocide?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- At least 12 dead and dozens missing after a vessel capsizes in DRC
This incident comes only two days after at least 41 people died in another boat capsizing in DRC. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/at-least-12-dead-and-dozens-missing-after-a-vessel-capsizes-in-drc?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- 3 people killed and 4 injured in shooting at Michigan strip club, police say
Three people were killed and four others were injured when an argument led to gunfire at an after-hours strip club on Sunday morning in Detroit, officials said. Police responding to the 7.21am shooting on a largely residential street found three men who had been fatally shot, Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison told reporters at a news conference. Four more people – two men and two women – were… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3368979/3-people-killed-and-4-injured-shooting-michigan-strip-club-police-say?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- South Korea, Ukraine relations sour over North Korean POW transfer
South Korea's presidential office criticises Ukraine for denying POW nondisclosure agreement. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/south-korea-ukraine-relations-sour-over-north-korean-pow-transfer?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- UK Labour Party meets buoyed by Burnham but seeking concrete plans
Britain’s ruling Labour Party on Sunday launched its first annual conference under Andy Burnham’s leadership, buoyed by his debut as prime minister as he pledged to take the tough decisions needed to tackle looming challenges. The former mayor of Manchester has injected new life into the centre-left party since MPs propelled him into Downing Street in July after ending Keir Starmer’s two-year… https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3368977/uk-labour-party-meets-buoyed-burnham-seeking-concrete-plans?utm_source=rss_feed
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- ‘Iran ready for doomsday war’, FM Araghchi says
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran is prepared for war to resume, ‘even if it comes to a doomsday war’. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/iran-ready-for-doomsday-war-fm-araghchi-says?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Mike Waltz: US offered to sell Iran uranium for civilian programme
US ambassador says Iran refused to agree to an arrangement where uranium would be supplied by Washington. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/mike-waltz-us-offered-to-sell-iran-uranium-for-civilian-programme?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Muslims protest planned demolition of ‘600-year-old’ mosque in India
Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/27/muslims-protest-planned-demolition-of-600-year-old-mosque-in-india?traffic_source=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Woman charged with stealing from patients and staff at hospitals across Ontario
The 34-year-old is under investigation for incidents that began in February 2024 up until as recently as last month. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c3ew9e5lg01vo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
World · DigiNepal International @diginepalinternational ·
- Anthropic’s Dario Amodei gets the SNL treatment
"AI is the devil and I its maker." https://techcrunch.com/2026/09/27/anthropics-dario-amodei-gets-the-snl-treatment/
Technology · DigiTechNepal @digitechnepal ·
- Heavy rain kills at least 17 across western Nepal
At least 1,451 people have been displaced. Floods and landslides have completely damaged 179 houses and partially damaged 26 others, while another 270 houses are at risk, according to police. https://kathmandupost.com/national/2026/09/27/heavy-rain-kills-at-least-17-across-western-nepal
Public affairs · DigiGovNepal @digigovnepal ·
- Som Bahadur Kumal sets national record in 800-metre race
Kumal clocks 1 minute 49.55 seconds at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium, bettering his own national record. https://kathmandupost.com/sports/2026/09/27/som-bahadur-kumal-sets-national-record-in-800-metre-race
Sports · DigiSportsNepal @digisportsnepal ·