South Korea overhauls flawed prosecution office accused of selective justice
South Korea’s powerful prosecution service, long accused of wielding justice selectively, is to be dismantled under a sweeping reform plan that government officials and...
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Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in Chicago
Published: 1:17pm, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 1:38pm, 9 Sep 2025 US President Donald Trump has started his immigration crackdown in Chicago, with federal agents stepping...
Chasing Starlink, China Unicom a step closer to satellite communication services
China has issued a satellite mobile communication business licence to a telecoms giant, in a concrete move that accelerates preparations for the large-scale commercial...
China unveils a host of new naval capabilities in Beijing parade
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) debuted numerous new weapons during the military parade held in Tiananmen Square, Beijing on 3 September, including an impressive...
Tesla targets China’s humanoid robot market with new Weibo account
Tesla has launched a new social media account on Weibo, China’s answer to X, to promote its artificial intelligence technology, a move that analysts...
Hong Kong housing chief pledges more ‘humane’ evictions for mentally ill tenants
Hong Kong’s housing minister has pledged to adopt a more “humane” approach to eviction cases involving tenants with mental health issues, following the deaths...
Vietnam displays new 152mm truck-mounted howitzer
Vietnam’s first public display of the PTH-152 truck-mounted self-propelled howitzer occurred at the 80th Anniversary National Achievements Exhibition in Hanoi in late August. This...
Israel says to act with ‘great force’ in Gaza City, urging full evacuation
Published: 12:37pm, 9 Sep 2025Updated: 12:40pm, 9 Sep 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told residents of Gaza City on Monday to evacuate, as...
Kim Jong-un’s daughter, Filipino Gen Zs lose hope: 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...