US general’s ‘dagger’ remark tests South Korea’s China balancing act
Published: 1:43pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 3:11pm, 2 Jun 2026 A top US general’s description of South Korea as a “dagger in the heart of...
2 Taiwan air force pilots die in T-34C crash, spurring probe and debate over aircraft
A Taiwanese air force aircraft crashed during a training mission on Tuesday, killing two experienced pilots and prompting renewed scrutiny of the island’s ageing...
Major Russian attack on Kyiv, other Ukraine cities kills at least 11, wounds dozens
Published: 1:09pm, 2 Jun 2026Updated: 1:13pm, 2 Jun 2026 Russian air attacks on major Ukrainian cities such as Kyiv, Dnipro and Kharkiv killed at...
Japan’s Russia concern, businesses choose Malaysia over Singapore: 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...
Calls for faster rehousing of evicted Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants
Hong Kong authorities should offer more timely and flexible urgent accommodation for residents uprooted by a new regulation aimed at eliminating the city’s notorious...
Denmark’s prime minister secures third term after marathon talks
Denmark’s Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen said on Monday she has agreed to form a centre-left coalition government, maintaining her grip on power amid...
Pentagon Designates Press Room as Classified Space
The Pentagon Press Office has been designated a classified space in the complex, with journalists being evicted from the area to make room for...
Trump Signs Proclamation to Adjust Tariffs on Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on June 1 to amend tariffs on aluminum, steel, and copper imports in an effort to boost investment...
Why do China and other powers still want aircraft carriers?
Drone swarms and stealth submarines are playing a growing role in modern warfare, yet aircraft carriers remain a symbol of military might. That can...