Why China Yugur ethnic group weddings involve groom shooting 3 arrows at bride
A unique wedding tradition exists within China’s Yugur ethnic group which requires the groom to shoot three arrows at the bride, striking her clothing...
‘She asked me to forgive her’: Indonesian helper in Tai Po fire makes last call
Suyitno first saw the news of a deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on social media last Wednesday...
‘Schrodinger’s Pakistan’, Chinese travellers eye Singapore: 7 Asia highlights
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on...
Man hurt after truck carrying pig carcasses crashes into Hong Kong store
Published: 1:51pm, 2 Dec 2025Updated: 1:54pm, 2 Dec 2025 A man has been injured after a truck carrying pig carcasses crashed into a convenience...
‘Tragic case’: Singaporean man jailed for decade-long sexual abuse of sister
A boy sexually abused his sister, who was six years his junior, over 10 years from when she was seven. It was only in...
Groups warn of bogus donation calls exploiting helpers’ deaths in Hong Kong fire
Published: 1:14pm, 2 Dec 2025Updated: 4:25pm, 2 Dec 2025 A workers’ rights organisation and other concern groups in Hong Kong have warned the public...
White House: Admiral Ordered Follow-Up Strike on Drug Boat, Attack Was Lawful
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday defended a second strike on a drug boat in the Caribbean Sea carried out on Sept....
Oil Prices Inch Higher as US-Venezuela Tensions Grow
OPEC decided to maintain current production levels into 2026 on fears of a global glut. Oil prices rose over $1 a barrel on Monday...
Trump Signs Bill to More Than Triple Pensions for Medal of Honor Recipients
President Donald Trump on Monday evening signed a bill into law that would nearly quadruple pensions for Medal of Honor recipients. The Medal of...