Japan escapes worst of magnitude 7.7 quake but experts warn of potential bigger one
Northeast Japan escaped relatively unscathed from the magnitude 7.7 earthquake that struck off its coast on Monday, but residents have been advised to stay...
‘River of mud’ in Malaysia’s Cameron Highlands prompts accountability calls
A Malaysian NGO is demanding more accountability in project approvals in Cameron Highlands after a two-hour downpour on Monday resulted in a “river of...
China calls for US ‘sincerity’ on Iran and warns of Japan’s ‘dangerous’ nuclear ambitions
China called on the United States to show “sincerity” in resolving the Iranian nuclear issue while sounding a warning about Japan’s discussion of possessing...
Uyghur Scholar’s Book Tour Ends With Malaysian Airport Detention He Says Beijing Ordered
When Abdulhakim Idris landed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on March 29, he expected a book launch, university events, and meetings with students. Instead, the...
Japan’s Takaichi sends Yasukuni shrine offering, South Korea expresses ‘regret’
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering on Tuesday to a shrine honouring the country’s war dead that has long angered neighbouring...
2 women killed in separate traffic accidents involving goods vehicle and coach
Hong Kong police are investigating two separate traffic accidents on Tuesday that led to the deaths of two women. In the first case, police...
Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge
The two main ferry operators running daily services between Hong Kong and Macau will raise fares by up to 11 per cent amid surging...
China’s diplomacy succeeds even if it doesn’t bring Middle East peace
China’s recent diplomatic efforts in the Middle East have led to speculation over whether its global strategy has shifted. There is consensus that China...
A look back on Queen Elizabeth II’s life, 100 years since her birth – from the SCMP archive
When the Duchess of York gave birth to a baby girl exactly 100 years ago, nobody expected that the young princess would one day...