8 h. ago More galleries from Middle East taking part in Hong Kong’s Art Central

10th edition of art fair will include two galleries from the United Arab Emirates and one from Israel among 108 from across the world.

Politics

10 h. ago Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire and ban on energy attacks

If implemented, the deal would represent the clearest progress yet towards a wider ceasefire and peace talks to end the conflict.

Events

12 h. ago Indonesia’s rupiah sinks to lowest since Asian financial crisis as US tariff deadline nears

The central bank said the slump is due to global uncertainties including Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.

Events

13 h. ago Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan agree on border, paving way for Central Asia ‘Schengen’ zone

The agreement, which settled territorial disputes related to nearly 500km of the border, also included mutual access to water and energy.

Politics

13 h. ago Malaysia’s Anwar says ‘no way’ to US$10 million ransom demand to end airport cyberattack

Officials said the weekend cyberattack had affected certain computer systems at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport.

Events

13 h. ago Delivery of dead rats to Indonesian reporters sparks fears over freedom curbs

The incident allegedly targeting Tempo happened three days after a severed pig’s head was sent to a reporter from the magazine.

Events

14 h. ago Is Beijing’s Educational Diplomacy Turning the Dial on Central Asian Public Opinion?

Is Beijing’s Educational Diplomacy Turning the Dial on Central Asian Public Opinion?  Times of Central Asia

Politics

14 h. ago Sinkhole in Seoul claims motorcyclist’s life after he plunges into collapsing road

Subway construction work near the site is under scrutiny as officials probe the cause of the disaster.

Transport

14 h. ago Motorcyclist in South Korea dies after plunging into massive sinkhole

The victim’s body was found 17 hours after he fell into the sinkhole.

Events

14 h. ago Bali, Indonesia to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners with new rules and tourism levy

The new guidelines for foreign tourists were issued to curb their misbehaviour.

Politics

15 h. ago Malaysia’s Perlis port promises faster halal deliveries to China, but success hinges on Thailand

Malaysia’s Perlis mega-port aims to revolutionise halal cargo delivery to China, contingent on Thai rail agreements and regional stability.

Politics

16 h. ago Japan welcomes cherry blossom season but China sands threaten to spoil views

The season began in Tokyo on Monday, while Nagasaki, Kochi and other prefectures have also reported their first sakura blossoms.

Events

16 h. ago Japan court orders Unification Church dissolved after Shinzo Abe assassination probe

The man accused of killing former PM Shinzo Abe resented the South Korea-based sect, which had decades of cosy ties to Japan’s ruling party.

Events

18 h. ago Malaysian minister’s claim of ‘Yolo’ mindset driving HIV cases draws ridicule

Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni says the ‘you only live once’ mindset encourages individuals ‘to try something new’.

Politics

18 h. ago China’s Central Bank Tweaks Lending Tool in Sign of Policy Shift

China’s Central Bank Tweaks Lending Tool in Sign of Policy Shift  The Wall Street Journal

Events

19 h. ago He spent 47 years on Japan’s death row – and got US$1.5 million in compensation

Former boxer Iwao Hakamada, 89, was exonerated of a 1966 quadruple murder. He received US$83 for each day he wrongly spent in detention.

Economics

19 h. ago He spent 47 years on Japan’s death row – and got US$83 per day he was wrongly imprisoned

Former boxer Iwao Hakamada, 89, was exonerated of a 1966 quadruple murder. He received US$1.45 million for his wrongful detention.

Events

19 h. ago 1MDB still hanging over Malaysia, Duterte disinformation frenzy: 7 Asia highlights

From Singapore offering unemployment payouts to a slap heard around Malaysia, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Politics

19 h. ago Pacific nation’s Facebook blackout tied to content ‘control’ experiment

Meta’s Facebook and Messenger remained inaccessible to users in Papua New Guinea on Tuesday, over 24 hours after mysteriously going offline.

Politics

20 h. ago Vietnamese tycoon facing death sentence scrambles to repay fraud billions

Truong My Lan’s lawyer said she was securing funds to appeal her life sentence, on top of the US$11 billion she needs to avoid execution.

Economics