OKX crypto exchange operator enters US$505 million guilty plea, US says
The operator of the OKX cryptocurrency exchange pleaded guilty on Monday to violating US anti-money-laundering laws and will pay nearly US$505 million in fines...
Bali fumes at frugal tourists, Tesla faces boycott calls in Malaysia: 7 Asia highlights
Advertisement SCMP Highlights Asia From Bali’s frustration with tourists that don’t spend money to India’s choice of stealth fighter jets, here are a few...
Chinese among 4 dead in South Korea highway bridge collapse
Published: 12:02pm, 25 Feb 2025Updated: 12:08pm, 25 Feb 2025 Two people were killed and seven injured after a bridge collapsed at an expressway construction...
Hong Kong minibus driver arrested after pedestrian, 82, dies in collision
Published: 11:44am, 25 Feb 2025Updated: 11:53am, 25 Feb 2025 Hong Kong police have arrested a minibus driver on suspicion of drug and dangerous driving...
Relative humidity to hit 100% as Hong Kong braces for warmer, wetter weather this week
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House Rules Committee Holds Meeting on Budget
The House Rules Committee holds a meeting at the Capitol at 4:00 p.m. ET on Feb. 24 regarding the following measures: H. Con. Res....
Female sumo wrestler brings sport to Argentina, breaking gender barriers
Argentina and Japan may be separated by thousands of kilometres of land and ocean, but Hiyori Kon is helping bring the two countries closer...
Virgin pilot alerted Australia to Chinese navy’s live-fire drill in Tasman Sea
Australia was unaware that Chinese warships were about to conduct live-fire exercises off its east coast until they were alerted to the looming drills...
Trump, Macron Discuss Ukraine’s Future as Diverging Views Emerge
‘Our focus is on achieving a cease-fire as soon as possible, and ultimately a permanent peace,’ Trump said. WASHINGTON—During their meeting at the White...