June 2026 – Page 86 – From Inside Asia

Hong Kong singer Eason Chan snaps up US$23m home as celebrities flock to luxury property

Hong Kong actor and singer Eason Chan bought a HK$182.53 million (US$23.29 million) property in the city’s Southern district, according to official records, joining...

by Cheryl Arcibal June 19, 2026 0 comment

World

Beijing details rare marine survey east of Taiwan after Tokyo-Manila talks

A mainland Chinese research vessel has conducted a marine environmental survey in waters east of Taiwan, the latest sign of Beijing’s bid to reinforce...

by Amber Wang June 19, 2026 0 comment

World

More and more Africans want to learn Chinese. But who will teach them?

As China’s relationship with African countries has deepened, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In the first of a series of articles,...

by Jevans Nyabiage June 19, 2026 0 comment

World

Fighting flares in Lebanon: 18 die in strikes, Israel says soldiers killed

Published: 4:50pm, 19 Jun 2026Updated: 5:27pm, 19 Jun 2026 Lebanon said 18 people were killed on Friday in Israeli air strikes in the south,...

by Agence France-Presse June 19, 2026 0 comment

World

Sunny spells for Dragon Boat Festival, day after 2 black rainstorm warnings

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong enjoyed...

by Eric Jiang June 19, 2026 0 comment

World

Filipinos do not trust the news. Are they sick of divisive politics?

Published: 4:00pm, 19 Jun 2026Updated: 4:25pm, 19 Jun 2026 Filipinos are losing faith in the news faster than audiences almost anywhere else in the...

by Sam Beltran June 19, 2026 0 comment

Military

Kalyani demonstrates its export ambitions at Eurosatory 2026

Kalyani Strategic Systems Limited (KSSL), the defence subsidiary of Indian company Bharat Forge, showcased its expanding portfolio of artillery and armoured-vehicle products at Eurosatory...

by Atul Chandra June 19, 2026 0 comment

World

Lululemon apologises for China event with actor beating Japanese drum on Great Wall

The sportswear brand Lululemon has apologised and withdrawn its latest marketing video in China because of a controversy surrounding a big Japanese drum and...

by Alice Yan June 18, 2026 0 comment

World

Poverty line a limited marker, Hong Kong minister says, as aid focus expands to carers

Published: 1:31pm, 19 Jun 2026Updated: 1:43pm, 19 Jun 2026 Hong Kong’s welfare minister has defended the government’s earlier decision to drop the poverty line...

by William Yiu June 18, 2026 0 comment