4 h. ago Some commuters call for new Hong Kong light rail service for pets to be expanded

The MTR Corporation has launched a trial scheme allowing commuters to travel with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays.

Politics

60 h. ago 10 on trial in Paris over 2016 gunpoint robbery of Kim Kardashian

Kardashian was tied up during the theft of US$10 million worth of jewellery. Those on trial are mostly men in their 60s and 70s.

Events

3 d. ago China’s Akeso, hailed as biotech’s ‘DeepSeek moment’, falls despite nod for cancer drug

Chinese regulator grants second approval for lung cancer drug ivonescimab, which has outperformed Merck’s Keytruda in phase three trial.

Events

3 d. ago Hong Kong police hunt for burglar who abandoned safe with HK$200,000 of jewellery

A neighbour saw the burglar abandoning the safe near a children’s playground on Stubb’s Road before fleeing the scene, force says.

Events

6 d. ago Malaysians bite back at Bill O’Reilly’s ‘poor’ claims: ‘we have free healthcare, grandpa’

The US political commentator drew the ire of Malaysians by suggesting they were too poor to buy a hat or afford a proper meal.

Science

8 d. ago Malaysian journalist in bribe scandal returns, vowing to report ‘without fear or favour’

B. Nantha Kumar has been allowed back to Malaysiakini after an internal inquiry cleared him, although he still faces a criminal trial.

Politics

8 d. ago 100% rent hike forces Prince Jewellery to leave Hong Kong’s Russell Street after 21 years

Landlord plans to raise the rent for the prime retail space to HK$2.21 million, according to property agents.

Politics

1 week ago Kim Kardashian to face ‘grandpa robbers’ at US$11 million jewellery heist trial

The US star, then 35, was bound and gagged at gunpoint by a group of elderly robbers while staying in Paris in 2016.

Economics

1 week ago Autopsy: Jiang suffered several injuries before the fatal stab

The trial of the alleged murderer of Chinese student Jiang Ge began at 10 am on Monday in Tokyo. It will last seven days and the verdict is expected on Dec 20.

Events

1 week ago Indian woman discovers fiance elopes with mum days before nuptials, taking savings, jewellery

Father of bride remembers man only communicated with his wife, sometimes spending 22 hours a day with her.

Politics

2 w. ago Chinese woman’s ‘jewellery breast’, snack shop’s ‘placenta processing’: 5 trending stories

From two Chinese women lambasted in Japan to a zoo putting clothes on a chimp, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Politics

2 w. ago Shipping under siege: armed piracy surges in Singapore Strait

Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane.

Events

2 w. ago Singapore Strait sees sharp surge in armed piracy against shipping

Guns were reported in over half the attacks as acts of piracy and armed robbery soared almost fourfold in the vital shipping lane.

Events

2 w. ago Majority of Filipinos back ICC trial for Duterte, citing need for accountability: survey

Support for Duterte’s drug war once exceeded 80 per cent, but a new poll indicates 62 per cent now want him to stand trial for it.

Politics

2 w. ago Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg testifies at landmark US antitrust trial

Meta is accused by Federal Trade Commission of abusing its market power to acquire Instagram, WhatsApp before they could become competitors.

Politics

2 w. ago South Korea’s Yoon denies leading ‘a coup’ on first day of insurrection trial

The former president claimed on Monday that his martial law declaration was a ‘peaceful message’, not an attempt to seize power.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump’s tariff exemption for tech, Asia’s best restaurant: 5 weekend reads you missed

From a possible meeting between Xi, Kim and Putin to a flavour face-off in Singapore, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Politics

2 w. ago Review | HK Phil and violinist Bomsori Kim’s Prokofiev has audience agog

Review | HK Phil and violinist Bomsori Kim’s Prokofiev has audience agog  South China Morning Post

Events

2 w. ago HK Phil and violinist Bomsori Kim’s Prokofiev has audience agog

HK Phil and violinist Bomsori Kim’s Prokofiev has audience agog  South China Morning Post

Events

2 w. ago Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?

A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.

Politics