New Zealand narrows frigate contenders to two
On 7 May, New Zealand’s new Defence Minister Chris Penk provided an update on progress to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) two...
Community service for pair in their 60s who had sex at Hong Kong pier
A woman and a man have been sentenced to community service by a Hong Kong court for committing sexual acts in the open at...
14 Indonesians missing after boat sinks off Malaysia’s Pangkor Island
Malaysian rescuers were searching on Tuesday for 14 Indonesians missing after a boat believed to be carrying undocumented migrants sank off Pangkor Island, the...
EU rejects Putin’s idea of role for ex-German leader in future security talks
European governments have rejected a suggestion by Russian President Vladimir Putin that former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder could represent them in possible future talks...
Philippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 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...
South Korea cautious on blaming Iran for ship strike ahead of US-China summit
South Korea is treading carefully in attributing blame for the strike on one of its cargo ships earlier this month, even as preliminary signs...
Why is Beijing on a stronger footing to discuss Taiwan with Trump this time?
Beijing is on stronger footing over Taiwan compared with Donald Trump’s first presidential term, according to a leading mainland analyst. Wu Yongping, dean of...
Hong Kong couple who took children storm chasing during typhoon spared criminal sentence
Published: 11:57am, 12 May 2026Updated: 12:06pm, 12 May 2026 A Hong Kong couple have been spared a criminal conviction for storm chasing with their...
Malaysian landlord’s pity for broke tenant brings loan sharks to her door
When a 52-year-old Indonesian woman approached her saying she was broke and needed a place to stay, Lim felt sorry for her. Out of...