8 h. ago 2 dead, 32 injured after Russian drone attack hits Kharkiv homes

Regional Governor Oleg Syniehubov said 2 children were among the injured. Rescue teams were sifting through rubble in the search for survivors.

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23 h. ago Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu visits

Israel’s leader, sought under an International Criminal Court arrest warrant, is in Hungary for a state visit.

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41 h. ago Myanmar junta declares temporary ceasefire for quake relief as death toll tops 3,000

The truce, to show compassion for people affected by Friday’s 7.7 magnitude earthquake, will run until April 22.

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41 h. ago Hong Kong rescue team pulls survivor from rubble of Myanmar earthquake

Commander of the city’s search team said they “will grasp every opportunity, never give up, and do its best to find the remaining survivors”.

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45 h. ago China Urges Firm to Join Widening Thai Probe Into Crashed Tower

China Urges Firm to Join Widening Thai Probe Into Crashed Tower  Bloomberg.com

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46 h. ago ‘Earthquake drunk’ Thais given advice on how to deal with post

The syndrome, caused by an overstimulated nervous system, is more common among those with anxiety disorders and migraines, experts say.

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46 h. ago Tearful Philippine influencers grilled over Duterte ‘fake news’ admit errors, but change needed

Some critics welcomed the accountability for social media figures, while others felt the hearing focused more on settling scores than addressing structural issues.

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46 h. ago Deaths from future big earthquake in Philippines may surpass 50,000: seismologist

The forecast comes after a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar last week left over 2,700 people dead and caused a building in Bangkok to collapse.

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46 h. ago Deepfake image of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Police investigating as government warns public not to believe online video in which figure resembling Chan advertises fake investment platform.

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46 h. ago Deepfake video of Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan used in sham news report

Police investigating as government warns public not to believe online video in which figure resembling Chan advertises fake investment platform.

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51 h. ago Bangkok tower collapse: Chinese contractors under scrutiny amid ‘tofu building’ claims

The Chinese embassy in Bangkok has called for full cooperation with the Thai authorities’ investigation into the State Audit Office collapse.

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51 h. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing arrested in Thailand

Man, 25, was staying with his Thai girlfriend in Chonburi town near the beach resort town of Pattaya, media reports.

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51 h. ago Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing brought back from Thailand

Suspect, 25, took a flight to Thailand on the same day the attack took place and settled near beach resort town of Pattaya.

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55 h. ago Chinese woman stages 20 fake marriages to help clients ‘navigate social pressures’

Woman notes past industry issues, including instances where actresses faced coercion for sexual favours or payment threats.

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67 h. ago Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

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3 d. ago Malaysian rescuers in Myanmar’s quake epicentre hampered by aftershocks, landmines

Hopes of finding survivors are ‘diminishing’ as the critical 72-hour window in which people can survive without water closes.

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3 d. ago Man arrested over attack on 5 people at Hong Kong’s City University campus

Suspect attacked 39-year-old woman who asked him to turn down phone volume before hitting intervening staff and police, local media outlets say.

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3 d. ago Thai dad arrested for abandoning baby in forest to punish wife who denies him sex

Abusive, drug addicted father ordered into rehabilitation pending criminal charges after sending photo of newborn in banana grove to threaten wife.

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3 d. ago Macau police arrest 2 Hong Kong sisters over taking HK$612,000 lost in taxi

Authorities in gaming hub say victim reported money lost in a cab in March, with surveillance systems pointing to the two suspects.

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3 d. ago ‘On our own’ in Myanmar, Bali to crack down on ‘naughty’ foreigners: 7 Asia highlights

From rescuers’ battle in Myanmar quake to Japan’s ‘major disaster’ action plan, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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