3 h. ago Singapore’s opposition, Filipino in running for pope, India vs Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights

From a Filipino tipped to be pope to Indians rethinking their US study plans, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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4 h. ago European airlines steer clear of Pakistan airspace as India tensions mount

Air France and Lufthansa are among the growing list of carriers taking longer, costlier routes to Asia.

Events

8 h. ago India worried about Chinese 'dumping' as trade tensions with Trump escalate

India worried about Chinese 'dumping' as trade tensions with Trump escalate  BBC

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12 h. ago 3 dead, 7 missing after suspected migrant boat capsizes off California coast

At least some of the boat’s occupants were apparently from India, Coast Guard spokesperson says.

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16 h. ago India to hold drills in case of ‘hostile attack’ amid Kashmir tensions with Pakistan

The mock civil defence drills will focus on evacuation and civilian training to counter potential threats from Pakistan.

Events

19 h. ago China reiterates its unwavering support for Pakistan amid regional tensions with India

China reiterates its unwavering support for Pakistan amid regional tensions with India  The Economic Times

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21 h. ago Philippines confronts Chinese ship’s ‘unlawful activities’ amid South China Sea tensions

Manila deployed a coastguard vessel and aircraft to challenge a Chinese research ship conducting illegal activities in its waters last week, the Philippines coastguard said.

Events

26 h. ago Joy Air’s pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline hits rock bottom

Aviators have taken up work in the gig economy to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into crisis amid intense competition.

Society

26 h. ago Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline hits rock bottom

Aviators have taken up work in the gig economy to make ends meet, as regional firm plunges into debt amid intense competition.

Society

26 h. ago China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy as airline hits rock bottom

China Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced into gig economy as airline hits rock bottom  South China Morning Post

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26 h. ago Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline faces crisis

Joy Air’s joyless pilots forced to deliver food as Chinese airline faces crisis  South China Morning Post

Society

29 h. ago Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace near disputed islands

Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace near disputed islands  CNN

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39 h. ago Top Beijing strategist vows to defend Pakistan from military threats after Pahalgam terrorist incident

Top Beijing strategist vows to defend Pakistan from military threats after Pahalgam terrorist incident  Tibetan Review

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39 h. ago Japan Scrambles Jets as China “Violates Airspace”, Beijing's South China Sea "Expansion" Revealed

Japan Scrambles Jets as China “Violates Airspace”, Beijing's South China Sea "Expansion" Revealed  News18

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46 h. ago Weddings in Kashmir not interrupted by fear of India, violence

Tensions have soared since India accused Pakistan of backing a shooting that killed 26 civilians on the Indian side of the disputed territory.

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46 h. ago Why African traders are looking beyond the US dollar to China’s yuan

Buyers in Africa favour doing business in the Chinese currency as geopolitical tensions heat up.

Politics

48 h. ago Viral video: Industrial robot goes berserk in China, injures workers after ‘coding error’

Viral video: Industrial robot goes berserk in China, injures workers after ‘coding error’  Times of India

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49 h. ago At boisterous Canton Fair, China’s exporters get taste of life after US

Tariffs and tensions have made US buyers a rare sight at China’s premier trade fair – are exporters ready for a sea change?

Politics

51 h. ago Chinese checkers: How Modi govt avoided China’s strategic ambush by delaying kinetic action against Pakistan

Chinese checkers: How Modi govt avoided China’s strategic ambush by delaying kinetic action against Pakistan  Firstpost

Politics

52 h. ago Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace around disputed East China Sea islands

Japan and China accuse each other of violating airspace around disputed East China Sea islands  The Independent

Politics