96 m. ago Myanmar rebels accuse junta of air strikes in quake aftermath

The military has turned to air strikes to gain the upper hand against an array of anti-coup fighters and armed groups in the civil war.

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5 h. ago Christie’s and Sotheby’s Hong Kong auctions underwhelm as sales slump to 6

The world’s leading auction houses made a combined US$89.2 million, the lowest since autumn 2018, according to data from ArtTactic.

Economics

5 h. ago Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

Events

10 h. ago Trump says he won’t ‘fire’ anyone over Yemen war plan leak on Signal

The US president expressed confidence in his national security team amid Yemen strike revelations.

Events

10 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: city’s women in final, stadium told to fix ‘food supply’ – day 3 live

There are issues for a third day with the food at Kai Tak Stadium, and Rosanna Law says extra staff have been drafted in to help.

Society

11 h. ago DeepSeek has boosted the faith of rich Chinese investors in tech stocks: StanChart banker

The AI boom in China has convinced Chinese investors that the markets will continue to rise, Standard Chartered’s Judy Hsu says.

Economics

12 h. ago Is Sara Duterte reinventing herself for a 2028 Philippine presidential run?

Showcasing a kinder image to overseas Filipinos, Sara Duterte-Carpio appears to be positioning herself for a future presidential bid.

Politics

18 h. ago Top US vaccine official quits, slams Trump health chief RFK Jnr’s ‘misinformation and lies’

The Food and Drug Administration’s Peter Marks oversaw the agency’s rapid review and approval of Covid-19 jabs during the pandemic.

Politics

26 h. ago China should do ‘the right thing’ to build trust with Europe, former top diplomat says

Beijing needs to address EU concerns including over Ukraine war for ‘functional relationship’, according to ex-Spanish foreign minister.

Politics

27 h. ago PLA ‘on high alert’ in South China Sea, warns Manila over naval drills with US, Japan

PLA’s Southern Theatre Command conducted ‘routine patrol’, spokesman says, as Philippines and Japan hold naval drills with treaty ally US.

Events

28 h. ago Xpeng bets big on flying cars with US$413 million investment in new Guangzhou factory

CEO He Xiaopeng believes the global flying car market could reach US$2 trillion in the next two decades, double the size of land vehicles.

Economics

30 h. ago Taiwan nurse suffers severe burns, miscarriage after ritual with firecrackers between legs

Pregnant qualified nurse accepts bizarre instructions from staff at temple, court orders significant compensation for her physical, emotional damage.

Events

31 h. ago Myanmar, Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong to deploy rescue team on Saturday

Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.

Events

35 h. ago French court sentences man to life for burning wife alive, case draws criticism of police

Fearful for her life, his victim had made a report against him but investigators found the handling of her complaint severely lacking.

Events

36 h. ago With Duterte’s downfall, will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Ex-president Duterte is behind bars in The Hague and his daughter is fighting for political survival. But don’t discount a comeback in 2028.

Politics

40 h. ago The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. hosted the Reception Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the World Anti

The Chinese Embassy in the U.S. hosted the Reception Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and Honoring the Spirit of the Flying Tigers in China-U.S. Cooperation_Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the  中华人民共和国驻美利坚合众国大使馆

Politics

41 h. ago Losing grip on Kursk, Ukraine troops make new incursion into Russia’s Belgorod

Russian war bloggers say there have been heavy clashes with Kyiv’s forces in the region, and each side is hitting the other with drones.

Politics

43 h. ago Myanmar quake, Panama Canal intervention risk, US fighter jets: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Events

44 h. ago Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal  The Associated Press

Politics

44 h. ago Burgum: US Electrons are ‘Mission Critical’ in Cyber War with China

Burgum: US Electrons are ‘Mission Critical’ in Cyber War with China  Hart Energy

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