Landmark Japan-Philippines troop deployment pact nears the finish line
For the first time since World War II, Japanese forces may soon set foot on Philippine soil. But before that historic moment, Tokyo’s foreign...
Zelenskyy Says He’s Ready to Exchange North Korean Soldiers for Ukrainians Held in Russia
KYIV—Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday Kyiv is ready to hand over North Korean soldiers to their leader Kim Jong Un if he...
US ‘risks electronic warfare’ with China, Malaysia drug deaths: 5 weekend reads you missed
Advertisement SCMP Highlights World From Hong Kong sending task force to Thailand to why Snakes may have unlucky year, here are five stories you...
Chinese rice tastes and looks better than it did 16 years ago, research team finds
The taste of rice in China has improved over the past decade or so, Chinese researchers have discovered. Advertisement Their findings indicate that increasing...
Hill fire on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island still burning after 17 hours
Published: 11:55am, 13 Jan 2025Updated: 11:59am, 13 Jan 2025 A hill fire in Tai O on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is still burning after...
US$83 million luxury mansion seen in HBO drama Succession destroyed in LA’s Palisades Fire
Published: 11:45am, 13 Jan 2025Updated: 11:49am, 13 Jan 2025 A luxury Pacific Palisades mansion once featured in the television drama Succession has been destroyed...
Hong Kong police take away pollster for investigation over aiding absconder
Published: 11:32am, 13 Jan 2025Updated: 11:52am, 13 Jan 2025 Hong Kong national security police have taken away a pollster to assist with an investigation...
Winter Earthquake in Tibet Reveals Lack of Investment in Local Infrastructure
‘Tibet has been ’liberated‘ for over 70 years—why are the houses still in such poor condition?’ one netizen asked. Violent shaking woke Qi Hao...
Can Hong Kong task force in Thailand help prevent more ‘high-paying’ job scams?
Hong Kong security officials’ visit to Thailand can serve as a fresh warning to residents vulnerable to high-paying job scams, although it is unlikely...