India to probe zoo linked to Asia’s richest family over animal mistreatment
India’s Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into allegations of illegal animal imports and financial misconduct at a vast private zoo set up by...
Woman, 19, arrested over filming videos for subversive ‘Hong Kong Parliament’
Published: 4:18pm, 26 Aug 2025Updated: 4:53pm, 26 Aug 2025 Hong Kong national security police have arrested a 19-year-old woman for committing an act with...
China urged to take pragmatic view as South Korea and Japan pledge closer ties
Beijing has been urged to take a pragmatic approach towards South Korea’s new government following a recent summit that signalled a thaw in relations...
‘Alice Guo Part 2’? Arrest of Philippine businessman rekindles security fears
A Philippine senator has raised fears of foreign influence over key institutions after the arrest of businessman Joseph Sy, who is accused of obtaining...
Media misled Hong Kong public on extradition bill, judge in Jimmy Lai trial says
A judge hearing Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s national security trial has argued that the media misled Hong Kong residents into opposing a later-withdrawn extradition bill...
China to expand carbon market to major industries by 2027
China will accelerate the expansion of its carbon market to incorporate major industries by 2027, according to guidelines issued by top policymakers. Advertisement By...
Venezuela boosts border security amid Rubio’s ‘extremism’, US ship deployment
Venezuela has vowed to reinforce security along its border with Colombia as President Donald Trump’s administration sends US warships to the southern Caribbean. Advertisement...
‘Videos from Hong Kong’s 2025 rainstorm’ actually show downpour in 2023
With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? In this new series, SCMP Fact-Check,...
To counter Beijing in South China Sea, Manila and Canberra forge defence pact
Australia and the Philippines’ push to finalise an “enhanced defence cooperation” agreement by next year underscores how regional allies are accelerating security coordination in...