Hong Kong leader urges patience amid pushback against mandatory seat belts on buses
Hong Kong’s leader has called for patience following public complaints about the city’s new mandatory seat belt law, with passengers lamenting that the restraints...
Thailand border threat pushes Cambodia to ratify UN sea treaty after over 40 years
A “threat assessment” of Thailand amid deadly land border clashes has finally convinced Cambodia to ratify a major UN maritime treaty, according to analysts....
Bangladesh’s economic difficulties continue amid political instability
Weak exports, inflation and a lack of foreign investment continue to weigh on the Southeast Asian nation; remittances are one bright spot. Read More
Spain busts cocaine trafficking operation that used ‘floating bases’ at sea
Spanish police have broken up a vast cocaine trafficking operation that used speed boats to bring the drug onshore from floating bases in the...
K-drama star Cha Eun-woo faces scrutiny, life expectancy in Okinawa: 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...
Saudi Air Force Commander Oversees ‘Spears of Victory 2026’ Exercise in Eastern Sector
Commander of the Royal Saudi Air Force Lieutenant General Prince Turki bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz today oversaw the progress of the “Spears of Victory...
Federal Officials Refer Minnesota to DOJ for Allowing Boys in Girls’ Sports
Federal officials have referred Minnesota to the Justice Department (DOJ) over alleged civil rights violations stemming from the state’s refusal to halt male participation...
‘Very deep poverty’ in Britain hits worst level in 30 years, report says
Poverty in Britain has deepened, according to a report released on Tuesday, with approximately 6.8 million people now living in “very deep poverty”, the...
Malaysia’s first LCS prepares for sea trials
After nearly seven years of delays, Malaysia’s first Maharaja Lela-class Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) has finally left its berth in preparation for initial sea...