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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4 h. ago European airlines steer clear of Pakistan airspace as India tensions mount

Air France and Lufthansa are among the growing list of carriers taking longer, costlier routes to Asia.

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41 h. ago Singapore election: what’s to blame for the opposition’s failure to make inroads?

As the dust settles after a charged polling season, observers point to changing voter patterns among supporters, signalling the beginning of the end for some parties.

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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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68 h. ago Singapore election: ruling PAP blazing to landslide win as opposition vows regroup

This race is seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who has stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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68 h. ago As it happened: Singapore election – Lawrence Wong wins big with 65.57% vote, opposition vows regroup

This race has been seen as a test for the leadership of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who stressed to the electorate the need for a strong mandate.

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2 d. ago Pakistan tests missile amid tension with India after Kashmir attack

The nuclear-armed nations have been ratcheting up pressure after India vowed to punish those responsible for April’s fatal terror attack; Pakistan denies involvement.

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4 d. ago US hopes India avoids wider conflict with Pakistan over Kashmir attack: Vance

The US vice-president urged Islamabad to cooperate with New Delhi in punishing militants operating in its territory.

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5 d. ago US tells India and Pakistan to tone down Kashmir tensions, avoid military clash

US Secretary of State Rubio asked both sides to ‘maintain peace’ in South Asia and told Pakistani leader Sharif to condemn the attack.

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6 d. ago Kashmir tensions: Pakistan minister warns of possible India strike in next 24

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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6 d. ago Pakistan minister warns India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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6 d. ago Pakistan says India planning attack before Friday amid Kashmir tensions

Since the attack that killed 26 men at a tourist site, the nuclear-armed nations have unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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7 d. ago Kashmir gunfire persists as Pakistan flags ‘immediate’ war threat

For a fifth straight night, soldiers have exchanged fire along the tense Line of Control. Islamabad says the next few days are crucial.

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7 d. ago Pakistan says it shot down an Indian drone along Kashmir border amid escalating tensions

Pakistan state media reported the military had shot down an Indian “quadcopter”, calling it a violation of its airspace. There was no comment from New Delhi.

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8 d. ago India, Pakistan trade fire for fourth night amid hunt for Kashmir militants

New Delhi says it retaliated against ‘unprovoked’ shelling as security forces detain hundreds following last week’s deadly attack on tourists.

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8 d. ago Pakistan troops kill 54 militants crossing Afghanistan border, army says

The military said intelligence reports indicated that the militants were ‘Khwarij’ – a phrase the government uses for the Pakistani Taliban.

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9 d. ago As Pakistan bets on a mining boom, can it equal Indonesia’s nickel success?

A landmark deal unlocking vast copper and gold reserves has Pakistan eyeing a transformative economic shift.

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1 week ago India and Pakistan cancel each other’s visas as tensions rise after deadly Kashmir attack

India revoked all visas for Pakistani nationals starting Sunday. In response, Pakistan closed its airspace to Indian airlines and suspended trade with India.

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1 week ago India and Pakistan rivalry boils after deadly Kashmir attack

New Delhi unleashed a salvo of diplomatic measures against its arch-rival, closing a key border crossing and pausing a water-sharing treaty.

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