Karachi Mall Fire Death Toll Rises to 23 as Rescuers Search for Dozens Missing
KARACHI, Pakistan—The death toll from a massive fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi rose to 23 on Monday as rescuers recovered more bodies...
Malaysians’ foreign-policy satire, Japan’s fighter jet project boost: 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...
Viral Zumba video triggers police probe in Malaysia over revealing attire
A “back to school”-themed Zumba session in Malaysia is being investigated by police and Islamic authorities after viral footage showing headscarf-wearing instructors dressed in...
Don’t expect Greenland crisis to realign EU with China, former US diplomat says
While there may be hopes in Beijing that Washington’s attempt to acquire Greenland has strained transatlantic ties and might draw European countries closer to...
Ex-Hong Kong logistics head stripped of award, 3 staff face action in water scandal
Hong Kong authorities will hold three officers from the logistics department accountable over their roles in a bottled water procurement scandal, with its former...
Labubu maker Pop Mart holds first buy-back in 2 years, surging 10% in show of confidence
Shares of Chinese toymaker Pop Mart rallied nearly 10 per cent on Tuesday morning after the company announced its first share buy-back in nearly...
Bangladesh’s student leaders ‘sidelined’ by Islamist allies in poll pact
Bangladesh’s student leaders, one of the main driving forces behind the mass protests that brought down former prime minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, now...
Hong Kong to feel colder than 11 degrees Celsius overnight due to higher humidity
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China commissions improved frigates and destroyers
As even more advanced surface combatants continue to enter service in the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), the service showcased improved variants of its...