2 h. ago South Korean first lady blasted security for not firing guns during Yoon’s arrest

Kim Keon-hee also reportedly told officers she ‘felt like shooting opposition chief Lee Jae-myung and taking her own life’.

Events

17 h. ago Disinformation over Duterte’s ICC arrest hits new low as ‘Putin’, ‘Michelle Yeoh’ weigh in

Duterte’s ICC arrest sparked a wave of disinformation, with fake news and fabricated quotes flooding Philippine social media, potentially affecting his interim release.

Events

19 h. ago Zelensky to speak with Trump on Wednesday, says US should monitor ceasefire

Putin agreed on Tuesday to stop attacking Ukrainian energy facilities temporarily but declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire.

Politics

21 h. ago 66 Hong Kong taxi drivers hit with demerit points since penalty system introduction

While no drivers have been disqualified for accumulating 15 demerit points, 49 had incurred 10 within the first 6 months.

Events

22 h. ago China tells France ‘all stakeholders’ should play role in Ukraine peace deal

China’s foreign minister pledges to work with France against ‘unipolar hegemony’ as Trump-Putin talks leave Europe out in the cold.

Politics

28 h. ago US port fees on China built vessels would hit grain exporters

US port fees on China built vessels would hit grain exporters  Seatrade Maritime News

Events

37 h. ago Trump, Putin agree on ‘energy and infrastructure’ ceasefire for Ukraine war

Leaders agree on starting point for ‘permanent peace’ in armed conflict, and improved US-Russia ties in 2.5 hour call.

Politics

37 h. ago Trump, Putin agree on partial Ukraine ceasefire. Kyiv wants details

Kyiv says Putin ‘effectively’ rejected a complete ceasefire by launching drone attacks just hours after Trump and the Russian president held a two-hour phone call.

Politics

38 h. ago Another Hong Kong school trip to mainland hit by gastroenteritis outbreak

Centre for Health Protection says five students from S.K.H. St Michael’s Primary School in Fortress Hill had symptoms.

Events

42 h. ago Duterte’s ICC arrest justified under obscure Philippine law, legal experts say

Supporters of the former president have slammed the move by Manila to allow Duterte’s transfer to The Hague, calling it a ‘kidnapping’.

Events

44 h. ago Russia and China hitting Western democracies with ‘massive digital arsenals’ says EU

Russia and China hitting Western democracies with ‘massive digital arsenals’ says EU  Fortune

Events

46 h. ago Hong Kong says it doesn’t send anonymous reward letters after Australia hits out

Wanted activists Kevin Yam and Ted Hui, both in Australia, reportedly the target of letters and pamphlets that have sparked official response.

Events

48 h. ago US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns

US will be hit by 'high tariffs' from other countries, China's Global Times warns  Reuters.com

Events

50 h. ago China, India vs US tariffs, Rae Lil Black raises eyebrows in Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights

From Duterte’s arrest in Philippines to Singapore banning a Malaysian coffee brand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics

62 h. ago ‘Agent from land of the rising sun’: Belarus sentences Japanese man to 7 years for spying

Nakanishi Masatoshi was detained in July but Minsk only announced the arrest in September. Court found him guilty of ‘espionage activity’.

Politics

62 h. ago Retail Giant Target, Which Relies On China For 30% Of Its Merchandise, Warns Of Profit Hit As Trump's Trade War Bites

Retail Giant Target, Which Relies On China For 30% Of Its Merchandise, Warns Of Profit Hit As Trump's Trade War Bites  Yahoo Finance

Events

3 d. ago China Says It Started Year on Strong Economic Footing as Trump Tariffs Hit

China Says It Started Year on Strong Economic Footing as Trump Tariffs Hit  The Wall Street Journal

Economics

3 d. ago China Consumption Picks Up in Relief for Economy Hit by Tariffs

China Consumption Picks Up in Relief for Economy Hit by Tariffs  Yahoo Finance

Economics

3 d. ago Polls predict pay rises for Hong Kong professionals, with some hitting 5%

Despite civil service pay freeze and uncertainty over Trump policies, managers polled see rewards for workers.

Events

3 d. ago US hopeful for Ukraine truce ‘in weeks’ as Trump and Putin prepare for talks

US president may speak to Russia leader on Ukraine this week, US special envoy says.

Politics