Trump rebukes Zelensky, calls Ukraine’s strikes on Russian refineries a ‘disgrace’
Ukraine’s resumption of strikes on Russian refineries is a “disgrace” that keeps global energy prices elevated, US President Donald Trump told the Newsmax news...
NZ buys MH-60R helicopters through FMS
New Zealand has finally signed on the dotted line for the Sikorsky MH-60R naval helicopters that it has been eyeing for some time to...
China maps Israeli spoofing with flight data; new US press secretary: SCMP’s 7 highlights
Advertisement SCMP Highlights China From China approving Visa for local operations to Indonesia’s thick haze, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting 2-MIN...
More than music: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra strikes a chord across generations
For nearly five decades, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra has worked to bring its music to a wider audience, including people who might never...
Taiwanese submarine to undergo ASW drills after upgrade
The Republic of China Navy (ROCN) submarine ROCS Hai Lung is set to participate in a major anti-submarine warfare (ASW) exercise following its completion...
Xi’s pledge to ‘uproot sick trees’ aired weeks ahead of major party conclave
Published: 12:05pm, 16 Oct 2026Updated: 12:10pm, 16 Oct 2026 President Xi Jinping has pledged to “uproot sick trees” in the anti-corruption fight, according to...
Chilling details emerge of mass shooting plot targeting US Hindu temple
Published: 12:00pm, 16 Oct 2026Updated: 12:08pm, 16 Oct 2026 Illinois authorities believe a 19-year-old man charged with planning a mass shooting at a Hindu...
Hong Kong vies for role in robotics boom with launch of embodied AI hub
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) opened the city’s first experimental hub for embodied artificial intelligence on Thursday with the participation of seven mainland...
Indonesian durian farmers stand to benefit from minister’s visit to China
Published: 12:00pm, 16 Oct 2026Updated: 1:40pm, 16 Oct 2026 Indonesian officials, looking to alleviate poverty in their country and eyeing the rise of rural...