3 h. ago From Imus to pope? Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s hometown reflects on his journey

Luis Antonio Tagle began his career in Imus, where residents have fond memories of the cardinal with a 3 to 1 shot at becoming the next pope.

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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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14 h. ago Pope Francis donated a Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gazan children

The car, a converted Mitsubishi, was used by the pope during 2014 visit to Bethlehem and had since been on display, gathering dust and rust.

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14 h. ago Before his death, Pope Francis donated Popemobile to serve as clinic for Gaza’s children

Vehicle will be fitted with medical equipment and a fridge for medicines and be assigned a driver and a team of doctors.

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15 h. ago Next Pope Update: Frontrunner Under Scrutiny Over Resurfaced China Deal

Next Pope Update: Frontrunner Under Scrutiny Over Resurfaced China Deal  Newsweek

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35 h. ago China Hits the Moon With a Laser: First Daylight Lunar Reflection in History Stuns Scientists and Ignites Global Space Race

China Hits the Moon With a Laser: First Daylight Lunar Reflection in History Stuns Scientists and Ignites Global Space Race  Sustainability Times

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49 h. ago Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

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59 h. ago Singapore election: how ruling PAP scored landslide win, denying breakthrough for opposition

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

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59 h. ago Singapore election: how ruling PAP scored massive win, denying breakthrough for opposition

The People’s Action Party’s bigger 65.57 per cent vote share reflects Singaporeans’ economic fears, analysts say.

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62 h. ago Trump rebuked for posting AI image of himself as pope: ‘pathological megalomania’

The image, shared during the official mourning period for Pope Francis, was described as shameful and offensive in Italy and the US.

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3 d. ago From street vendor to Hong Kong’s ‘Dumpling Queen’: a journey of blood, sweat and tears

‘It is our Hong Kong spirit, our ‘Lion Rock Spirit’. I hope the new generation of audiences can still acquire something meaningful out of my mother’s story,’ daughter says.

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3 d. ago How the story of Hong Kong’s ‘dumpling queen’ beat Hollywood’s Thunderbolts*

Daughter of founder of Wanchai Ferry recalls family’s difficult journey in building business empire that has been turned into film leading box office on mainland.

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3 d. ago Reflections | How Chinese family ties have evolved, from Confucian lines to today

Reflections | How Chinese family ties have evolved, from Confucian lines to today  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago 2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis

2 priests ‘elected’ as Catholic bishops in China after death of Pope Francis  Catholic News Agency

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5 d. ago Japan seeks regional sway as PM Ishiba courts Vietnam, Philippines on trade and security

Ishiba’s visits follow Chinese President Xi Jinping’s own tour of the region, reflecting a broader competition for influence.

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5 d. ago Alibaba’s Qwen3 AI model family helps narrow tech gap between China and US: analysts

It reflects Qwen’s current position as the world’s largest open-source AI ecosystem, surpassing Meta Platforms’ Llama community.

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6 d. ago Filipino cardinal tipped to become next pope: ‘if I were God, I wouldn’t choose me’

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of the Philippines has a history of advocating for the poor, migrants and other marginalised people.

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6 d. ago Retired Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen stresses unity ahead of conclave for pope

Zen left Hong Kong last Wednesday for funeral after local court temporarily granted return of passport.

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6 d. ago Disgraced Cardinal Becciu withdraws from conclave to elect pope for ‘the good of the church’

Angelo Becciu was forced to resign as head of the Vatican’s saint-making office and his rights as a cardinal because of allegations of financial misconduct.

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7 d. ago Pope Francis cared deeply for ‘church in China’, Hong Kong mourners hear

About 1,000 people flocked to Hong Kong’s main Catholic cathedral for late pope’s requiem mass, including former leaders and current officials.

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