US’ National Day message to China; a ‘super golden week’: 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...
US Says South Koreans Can Work at Sites Under Existing Temporary Visas: Seoul
U.S. and South Korean officials have clarified that workers can come to the United States under existing temporary visas, South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign...
Gaza aid flotilla says it has been intercepted by Israel’s warships
Published: 8:40pm, 1 Oct 2025Updated: 4:49am, 2 Oct 2025 A flotilla carrying aid to Gaza said Israeli forces had on Wednesday intercepted its latest...
Without the public’s trust, AI is doomed to fail
Artificial intelligence (AI) is already helping to decide who gets a job interview, a loan or parole. No one voted for these systems, yet...
Trump’s 100% tariff threat alarms India’s film industry over diaspora market
US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 100 per cent tariff on foreign films has raised alarm in India’s industry from Bollywood to...
Trump’s Gaza plan: Hamas seeks changes as Israel issues ‘last’ warning
Hamas officials want amendments to clauses in US President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, including on disarmament, a Palestinian source close to the group’s...
Chinese coastguards ‘committed to sacred mission’ in Scarborough Shoal dispute
China’s coastguards said they were ready to uphold the country’s sovereignty in the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in a message broadcast by state broadcaster CCTV...
Indoor skiing, dining lure Hongkongers on cross-border National Day trips
Thousands of Hongkongers have headed to mainland China to spend the National Day holiday despite local events and offerings, with residents opting for a...
Earthquake in Central Philippines Kills at Least 69 People
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck Cebu Province in the central Philippines on Sept. 30, killing at least 69 people, with the death toll expected...