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Hong Kong helicopter rescues 3 women after Big Wave Bay coastal hike turns perilous

One injured woman airlifted to hospital after falling into sea, while two others rescued after being trapped on cliff.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong to get 10 pedestrian walkways in connectivity push

Private firms to benefit from land premium waivers, with bustling parts of city such as Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay targeted.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese husband sings, dances for vegetative wife every day, finally awakening her

Couple overcome severe adversity, near-death experience to build happy, healthy family together, inspire millions online.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Rare owl bred in Hong Kong draws bird watchers, but venue restricts access

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden closes part of its nature reserve to keep crowds of bird watchers at bay to protect young owl and its parents.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Japan’s Ishiba eyes G7 summit, aims to advance US tariff talks

Speaking in Kyoto, Ishiba said there has been progress in negotiations on trade expansion, non-tariff measures and economic security.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Signal failure leaves 17 stranded on Hong Kong’s Ocean Park Tower

Automatic safety protection system halted the ride, with passengers safely evacuated after a two-hour delay.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How India and Pakistan are preparing for the next conflict

Despite unease over nuclear risks, both sides are replenishing arsenals from abroad and exploring ‘unused technologies’ to gain an advantage.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why is Hong Kong scrimping on schools and splurging on elections?

The government is tightening its belt and spreading the fiscal pain. Should schools and students suffer when money can be saved elsewhere?

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Syrian government to aid search for missing Americans, US envoy says

The US lifting sanctions paves the way for reconstruction, with authorities relying on foreign help to foot the cost of rebuilding.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Myanmar: Situation Update with Paul Greening

Anti-regime forces are focused on seizing control of military bases.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Job creator or industry killer? Europe’s EV sector faces Chinese investment dilemma

Truck maker Windrose wants to be ‘first of many’ to bring EV ecosystem to Europe, matching Macron’s ambitions for ‘Battery Valley’ in France.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China teacher threatens to throw pupil from third floor after boy sprays him with water gun

Formal reprimand for experienced educator who manhandled, slapped 10-year-old boy in school corridor.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump defends ban on Harvard accepting foreign students, demands transparency

The US president said the university was not forthcoming on his administration’s ‘reasonable request’ to know who those foreign students are.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Vietnam and Thailand forge strategic ties to boost trade, reduce reliance on China

Vietnam and Thailand’s upgraded partnership aims to boost trade to US$25 billion by 2030, reflecting Hanoi’s tiered diplomacy approach.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s ‘bustling’ IPO market exceeds HK$76 billion mark this year

Battery giant powers the city back to global IPO top spot as finance chief highlights ties with the mainland as key to long-term development.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China is getting ready for a key meeting to discuss its next 5-year plan

President Xi Jinping says leadership is ‘organising the drafting of a proposal’, which will need to be endorsed at the fourth plenum.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Elderly Japanese woman loses US$345,000 to scammers, joins gang as they are ‘kind’ to her

Fleeced 72-year-old develops Stockholm syndrome after being conned by gang, decides to help fraudsters commit more crime.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

New global mediation body could open in Hong Kong as early as end of 2025

Deputy Secretary for Justice Horace Cheung says organisation will ‘elevate’ city’s status as international legal hub and bring other benefits.

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The many holes in Trump’s Golden Dome

The Trump administration’s recent announcement of a “Golden Dome” strategic missile defense shield to protect the US is the most ambitious such project since President Ronald Reagan’s Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI) of the 1980s. The SDI program – better known by its somewhat mocking nickname of “Star Wars” – sparked a heated debate over its […] The post The many holes in Trump’s Golden Dome appeared first on Asia...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

Japan flexes military muscle at biggest-ever defense expo

This year’s Japan’s Defense Security Equipment International (DSEI) exhibition and conference, held from May 21-23 at Makuhari Messe near Tokyo, was the largest ever, attracting 471 companies, 169 from Japan and 302 from the US, the UK and 30 other countries. Reflecting the rapid advance of Japan’s arms industry and the country’s growing contribution to […] The post Japan flexes military muscle at biggest-ever defense...

Published on: May 25, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

India's colonial past revealed through 200 masterful paintings

A new show in Delhi features more than 200 paintings commissioned by the East India Company.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

North Korea makes arrests over botched ship launch

Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

North Korea detains three over warship accident, state media says

Kim Jong Un said those who made "irresponsible errors" would be dealt with at a plenary meeting next month.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

North Korea detains 3 over warship launch accident

Leader Kim Jong-un called the botched launch of the new naval destroyer a ‘criminal act caused by absolute carelessness’.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

On this Chinese island, patients are trying latest experimental drugs for cancer

A medical revolution quietly unfolds on Hainan, allowing patients to access cutting-edge therapies before they hit the market.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why countries cannot afford to turn inward on climate security

While Kazakhstan is taking steps towards mitigating climate change’s effects, the world needs major actors to step up and lead the way.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘It Was Just An Accident’ by Iran’s Jafar Panahi wins Cannes’ top prize

Wagner Moura won best actor for his role in ‘The Secret Agent’, while best actress went to Nadia Melliti in ‘The Little Sister’.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump takes credit for US military might in speech to West Point graduates

The US president says he rebuilt ‘the most powerful army the world has ever known’.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

9 of Gaza doctor’s 10 children are killed in Israel’s latest strikes

Paediatrician Alaa Najjar, who was on duty at the time, ran home to find her home on fire and only her husband and one son, 11, still alive.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong woman reports HK$20,000 camera lens stolen at Raymond Lam Fung concert

Two men detached lens from victim’s Canon EOS camera while she and friend were waiting at traffic light after show, according to social media posts.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Syrian govt, Kurdish officials visit notorious prison camp

Kurdish-run camps in Syria’s northeast hold tens of thousands of people, many with alleged or perceived links to Isis.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

French taxi drivers threaten paralysing access to Paris airports, French Open tennis

French taxi drivers have blocked roads at points across the country in a row with the government about payments for transporting patients.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Finance exam leaks at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

More than 100 students enrolled in finance class must retake exam after test leaked beforehand.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Could next-gen fighter jets and ‘loyal wingmen’ help US offset China’s numbers?

America is making progress on a collaborative combat aircraft programme but the technology gap with China is said to be ‘narrowing’.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong may redefine ‘high-risk carer’ after girl found in flat with dead mum

But community organisations face hurdles in reaching out to some families in need due to restrictions arising from privacy law.

Published on: May 24, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post