HKU says next leader must have ‘fresh ideas’ for coming ‘transformation’
The University of Hong Kong (HKU) will launch a global hunt for its next leader to guide the institution to “fresh ideas” and through...
Oman offers Iran Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Published: 9:36pm, 28 Jul 2026Updated: 11:00pm, 28 Jul 2026 Oman presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of...
Malaysian police raid online scam centres in Johor, arrest 335 people
Malaysian police have raided 32 premises hosting online scam activities in Forest City in the state of Johor, arresting 335 people and seizing assets...
A new peak in US-China tech rivalry? Tibet drone hub launches on Mount Everest
Beijing has launched a drone research hub in Tibet near Mount Everest in an effort to exploit its high-altitude advantage in the ongoing competition...
China cracks down on sales of decommissioned military equipment ‘to protect PLA’s image’
Beijing has tightened its rules on the sale of military equipment to ban its sale through unauthorised channels. “In recent years, some business operators...
India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal a deeper social mobility crisis
India’s latest youth protests began after examination papers were leaked. They could ultimately be seen as a referendum on the country’s development model. The...
America declares international law for thee but not for me
Alex Lo has been an SCMP columnist since 2012, covering major issues affecting Hong Kong and the rest of China. In Orwellian totalitarianism, two...
Ebola cases in DR Congo top 3,200, nearing record of country’s worst outbreak
Confirmed cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s ongoing Ebola outbreak reached 3,262, its ministry of health said in an overnight update, nearly the...
‘Micro-discrimination’ against Indonesians? Bali run club controversy revives concerns
Published: 8:00pm, 28 Jul 2026Updated: 8:07pm, 28 Jul 2026 A running club in Bali’s expatriate hub of Canggu has become the latest flashpoint in...