Spain, Israel ties hit new low after Madrid moves ‘to stop Gaza genocide’
Israel on Monday accused Spain of antisemitism and barred two government ministers from entry after Spanish leader Pedro Sanchez announced measures aimed at stopping...
Theatre complex launch could boost performing arts income, says Hong Kong hub
Published: 9:38pm, 8 Sep 2025Updated: 9:42pm, 8 Sep 2025 Income from performing arts spaces in Hong Kong’s premier cultural hub could improve with the...
Has Philippine Senate turned anti-Duterte with his camp ‘caught flat-footed’?
Allies of former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte lost their grip in the Senate on Monday after 15 lawmakers backed a leadership change that could...
Hong Kong to review public housing workflow after mother, son suicide case
Hong Kong’s Housing Department has pledged to review its work procedures on public flat tenants with special needs after a mother and son, both...
Mars discovery, NBA star writes for Chinese state media: SCMP daily highlights
Advertisement SCMP Highlights China From China’s export growth slowing to the first direct evidence of Mars having solid inner core, here’s a round-up from...
China’s Xi makes rallying call against hegemonism, protectionism in Brics speech
Published: 9:03pm, 8 Sep 2025Updated: 10:25pm, 8 Sep 2025 Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a unified response to trade challenges posed by...
China-Russia pipeline would be ‘shock’ to global LNG trade: analysts
The long-delayed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline between Russia and China would create a “structural shock” if it begins operations, analysts said, and cause...
260 arrested in Pakistan at protest over suicide attack
Police arrested at least 60 people and deployed tear gas in Pakistan’s poorest province during a strike on Monday, as protesters demanded accountability over...
Taiwan boosts spending in Latin America as Beijing works to poach allies
Taiwan plans to boost its spending in Latin America by more than NT$1 billion (US$32.8 million) next year, as it seeks to shore up...