US lawmaker in China warns lack of communication between militaries is dangerous
A lack of military-to-military communication between the United States and China is “dangerous” and could lead to miscalculation and “larger problems”, a US lawmaker...
‘Bodies in Suitcases’ Mother Found Guilty of Murdering Her Children
Content warning: This story contains details that some readers may find distressing. A mother accused of murdering her two children and hiding their bodies...
Taiwan seeks low-cost cruise missiles via foreign tie-ups
Two items showcased at Taipei Aerospace & Defence Technology Exhibition (TADTE) 2025 from 18-20 September pointed to Taiwan’s interest in low-cost complements to its...
Firefighters battling fire raging for 7 hours at Hong Kong recycling site
Published: 12:28pm, 23 Sep 2025Updated: 12:46pm, 23 Sep 2025 Firefighters have been battling a blaze at a recycling site in Hong Kong’s Tsing Yi...
Indomie carcinogen scare, Philippine flood scandal protests: 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...
Trump’s H-1B visa fee risks deepening US doctor shortage, waiting times
Published: 12:15pm, 23 Sep 2025Updated: 12:15pm, 23 Sep 2025 The Trump administration’s US$100,000 fee for high-skilled visa applicants threatens to worsen a shortage of...
Super Typhoon Ragasa’s fury adds to Philippine President Marcos’ flood of woes
Published: 12:05pm, 23 Sep 2025Updated: 12:11pm, 23 Sep 2025 As the strongest storm of the year hits the Philippines, all eyes are on President...
Trump Signs Order Declaring Antifa a Domestic Terrorist Organization
President Donald Trump on Sept. 22 signed an order declaring Antifa a domestic terror organization. In an executive order, Trump described Antifa as a...
What to Know About FCC Chair Brendan Carr
WASHINGTON—ABC’s recent suspension of late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel over his comments on the assassination of Charlie Kirk sparked a national debate. The...