China beauty influencer pays off US$57,000 family debt; accused of faking cerebral palsy
A beauty influencer with cerebral palsy from southwestern China who paid off her family’s debt has faced accusations of faking her condition. Lin Ling,...
Malaysia’s ex-PM Mahathir in hospital after a fall at home – ‘he was conscious’
Two-time former Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad was sent to hospital on Tuesday after a fall in his home in Kuala Lumpur. The centenarian...
China’s sensitive technology at risk after Trump abducts Venezuela leader Maduro
China risks losing access to satellite tracking stations and other sensitive technology infrastructure in Venezuela after the United States seized control of the country’s...
Off-duty Hong Kong policeman arrested for allegedly attacking fellow officers
Hong Kong police have arrested an off-duty officer for allegedly assaulting colleagues responding to a noise complaint in a flat. The force said on...
Tender for Hong Kong’s Central Harbourfront Event Space opens with stricter standards
Hong Kong authorities have tightened requirements for future tenants of the Central Harbourfront Event Space by introducing key performance indicators (KPIs) for tenders and...
US’ Asian allies reluctant to slam Trump over Venezuela despite his ‘cowboy tactics’
The mild responses by America’s Asian allies in response to the US military strike on Venezuela stem from a desire not to “bite the...
Venezuela seeks to show it is operating free from US control
The Venezuelan government has sought to show its people and the world that the country is being run independently and not controlled by the...
Singapore’s elite schools spark debate; concern for domestic helpers: 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...
Woman, 2 teens arrested at Hong Kong airport for carrying suspected weapons
A woman and two teenagers bound for the United States and Canada have been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after suspected pepper spray...