Syrian rebels capture key city of Hama in fresh blow to President Assad
Syrian rebels captured the city of Hama on Thursday, a major victory in a week-old lightning advance across northern Syria and a devastating new...
Russia–North Korea Strategic Partnership Treaty Takes Effect, Moscow Says
The development follows a recent U.S. decision to let Kyiv use advanced missile systems to strike targets deep inside Russian territory. A comprehensive strategic...
China-Linked Hackers Breached 8 US Telecom Companies, White House Says
The Chinese hacking campaign affected dozens of countries worldwide, an administration official said. Chinese state-sponsored hackers have compromised at least eight U.S. telecommunication companies,...
High hopes for low-profile operator Mable Chan as new Hong Kong transport chief
Published: 11:24pm, 5 Dec 2024Updated: 11:59pm, 5 Dec 2024 Newly appointed Hong Kong transport minister Mable Chan’s strong grasp of policy will make her...
South Korea’s Ruling Party to Oppose Impeachment of President
South Korean prosecutors have opened a treason investigation into President Yoon Suk Yeol, his interior minister, and the former defense minister.
South Korea’s ruling...
Why Trump chose a financier to be US Navy secretary: ‘a breeding ground for corruption’
American president-elect Donald Trump’s choice of a financier to be the next US Navy secretary is a bid to stamp out corruption and improve...
Explosion Kills 12 Soldiers in Vietnam
HANOI—Twelve Vietnamese soldiers were killed in an apparently accidental explosion while in training in southern Vietnam, state media reported late on Wednesday. The explosion...
Starmer pledges measurable milestones to rebuild UK in ‘plan for change’ after rocky start
Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Thursday to deliver on his priorities to rebuild Britain by offering voters targets for improved living standards and...
China sanctions 13 US defence firms, Shenzhen landslide rescue bid: SCMP daily catch-up
Published: 9:30pm, 5 Dec 2024Updated: 10:47pm, 5 Dec 2024 Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China and economy stories of the day. If...