Outlook for Iran leadership, Philippines investigates Epstein ties: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Will Iran collapse without Khamenei or can its regime endure? 2. Why US strikes on Iran just made North Korea less likely to play ball 3. Viral video of child being shoved at Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya Crossing stokes anger 4. Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The...


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