1 hour ago Indonesian bus crash claims 12 lives, including 2 children, after apparent brake failure

The bus sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned after the brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province.

Events

4 h. ago Kidnap of Malaysian witness by ‘police officers’ sparks fears over public safety

Pamela Ling’s abduction while on her way to testify is the latest in a series of vanishings involving businesspeople and activists.

Events

4 h. ago China’s Firm Hand Restores Calm After Asia’s Wild Currency Moves

China’s Firm Hand Restores Calm After Asia’s Wild Currency Moves  Bloomberg

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4 h. ago New Zealand airport bids farewell to flying Gandalf sculpture: ‘it breaks my heart’

Travellers have until Friday to admire the giant hovering eagles from the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit films before they go into storage.

Transport

5 h. ago South China Sea: Vietnam protests against Sandy Cay moves, raising flashpoint fears

Vietnam has urged China and the Philippines to ‘refrain from actions’ and respect its sovereignty over the archipelago.

Events

6 h. ago First Australia, now New Zealand eyes social media ban for under

Worried about cyberbullying and harmful content, New Zealand’s PM is pushing for a ban modelled on the one Australia is introducing.

Politics

6 h. ago From Imus to pope? Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s hometown reflects on his journey

Luis Antonio Tagle began his career in Imus, where residents have fond memories of the cardinal with a 3 to 1 shot at becoming the next pope.

Politics

7 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.

Politics

7 h. ago South Korea’s presidential race in chaos amid conservative clash, liberal legal battles

Conservatives are fighting among themselves over which candidate to field, while the liberal front-runner faces legal challenges.

Events

8 h. ago Ogilvy China names Sure Liu as Managing Director of Ogilvy Advertising Beijing

Ogilvy China names Sure Liu as Managing Director of Ogilvy Advertising Beijing  Campaign Brief Asia

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8 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.

Events

8 h. ago Asia stocks: China climbs on US trade talk hopes; Fed meeting eyed

Asia stocks: China climbs on US trade talk hopes; Fed meeting eyed  Investing.com

Politics

8 h. ago Singapore ministers Ong Ye Kung, Chee Hong Tat deny dealings with criminal Su Haijin

Photos circulated online showed the ministers at dinners with Su Haijin, who was later convicted in a massive money laundering case.

Politics

10 h. ago Philippine warship sinks prematurely, scuppering its use for Balikatan target practice

The 80-year-old BRP Miguel Malvar was supposed to be a target ship in the US-Philippines Balikatan drills – until it started taking on water.

Events

10 h. ago ‘Major obstacle’: Southeast Asian pests biting into China’s food security

‘Major obstacle’: Southeast Asian pests biting into China’s food security  South China Morning Post

Events

11 h. ago Fear factor: more Japanese worry war ‘likely’ to break out in Asia, survey shows

Conflict in Ukraine and the growing assertiveness of China and North Korea are among the reasons for growing public anxiety, analysts say.

Events

11 h. ago Putin says West tried to provoke him into using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

Russian leader made comments in film Russia. Kremlin. Putin. 25 years, a Russian state TV documentary about his 25 years in power.

Events

11 h. ago Russia’s Putin says West tried to provoke him into using nuclear weapons in Ukraine

The Russian leader and his leadership have repeatedly threatened to use nuclear weapons against Ukraine and its allies.

Events

13 h. ago US, China have started to speak more diplomatically of each other

US, China have started to speak more diplomatically of each other  Asia Times

Politics

14 h. ago Malaysian flag gaffes expose how AI can inflame deep social divisions

Spate of inaccurately rendered national flag images suggests a careless reliance on AI, which can have grave implications in a polarised society.

Politics