Design, Construction Flaws Led to Bangkok Building Collapse: PM
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was suspended from office on Tuesday, said on June 30 that deficiencies in design and construction methods caused...
Pentagon reliant on Chinese suppliers and ‘not prepared’ for war, report warns
The US defence industrial base remains dependent on Chinese suppliers despite efforts to decouple – and that raises concerns over war readiness, according to...
China’s Xi calls for oversight, Trump’s Golden Dome: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider...
China edges closer to Airbus mega-deal, leaving Boeing out in the cold: analysts
China may be on the verge of placing another lucrative order with European aerospace giant Airbus, potentially for at least 100 to 200 new...
Philippines eyes multirole fighter jets for ‘credible deterrence’ against China
The Philippines must acquire more advanced fighter jets – and soon – to build a “niche air force” capable of credible deterrence against Chinese...
Hong Kong police search for motorist over fatal hit-and-run in Yuen Long
Published: 8:44pm, 1 Jul 2025Updated: 9:22pm, 1 Jul 2025 Hong Kong police are searching for the motorist involved in a suspected hit-and-run in Yuen...
Thai Prime Minister Suspended by Court After Cambodia Phone Call Leaked
Thailand’s Constitutional Court suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on July 1 after 36 senators filed a petition seeking her removal over a leaked phone...
Trump Blames AT&T After Conference Call With Faith Leaders Disrupted
President Donald Trump on Monday criticized telecommunications giant AT&T after his conference call with faith leaders from across the country was disrupted. “I’m doing...
James Walkinshaw Wins Democratic Contest to Likely Replace US Rep. Connolly in Northern Virginia
FAIRFAX, Va.—Democrats and Republicans chose candidates in northern Virginia on Saturday who will vie to replace the late U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly, a Democrat...