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2 injured as car hits wall and goes airborne on Hong Kong road

Vehicle travelling along the single-lane Tai Tam Road towards Shek O, veered out of control and entered the opposite lane.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Myanmar earthquake survivors mark new year amid ruins

Two weeks after the disaster which killed over 3,600, the ruling junta has commanded the usually raucous festival to have no music or dancing.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

39-year-old Hong Kong hiker dies after collapsing on MacLehose Trail

Rescue team airlifts man to hospital in Chai Wan, where he is declared dead.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russian missiles hit Ukrainian city of Sumy during Palm Sunday celebrations, killing 34

‘Only filthy scum can act like this – taking the lives of ordinary people,’ said Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India’s new submarine base targets China’s growing sea power

The Rambilli base’s network of pens aim to provide India’s submarines with an undetected gateway to the Bay of Bengal – and beyond.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s ‘Dairy Godfather’ rises from unwanted baby to head US$410 million ice cream empire

Sold by destitute parents as infant, Niu Gensheng has overcome hardships to reach top of a ‘revolutionary’ Asia-wide business.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Amid more urban wildfires as climate change bites, how dangerous is the smoke?

Monitoring systems are not all encompassing and do not always pick up all of the hundreds of harmful chemicals released, including lead.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s sci-fi industry shoots for the stars as Beijing pushes ‘quality’ growth

With successes like The Three-Body Problem, the genre has never been more popular – and authorities have taken note.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Israel strikes Gaza hospital ‘for fifth time’, hundreds of patients evacuated

The attack, on one of the enclave’s few functioning hospitals, was against Hamas fighters exploiting the facility, Israel said.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

British MP denied entry to Hong Kong on trip to see newborn grandson

Wera Hobhouse, who is also a member of Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China, says her case first for an MP since 1997.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong police arrest 4 teens over watch theft and conspiracy

One suspect allegedly stole watch worth HK$58,000 from online seller he met in Tseung Kwan O.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Total misperception’ Panama Canal under China’s influence, official says

Panama has to do ‘very, very good job’ in explaining to US administration that there is no foreign interference, vice-minister says.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s innovative solution to tackling toxic and damaging oil spills: ‘urgent priority’

Chinese researchers have found a cost-effective solution to cleaning up toxic oil spills which can threaten wildlife and human health.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bernie Sanders surprises Coachella, tells crowd not to ignore ‘dangerously wrong’ Trump

‘You can turn away and you can ignore what goes on but if you do that, you do it at your own peril,’ the senator warned in his speech.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong to boost efforts to lure investment, talent in light of US tariffs

Finance chief Paul Chan has instructed market regulator and stock exchange to prepare for potential influx of mainland companies looking to return to city for listing.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong police consider unleashing robot dogs for law enforcement

Other initiatives include the use of drones and linking surveillance camera systems with other government departments.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Taiwan braces as ruling DPP backs recall campaign in bid to retake control of legislature

With 35 KMT lawmakers facing potential removal by voters, analysts warn partisan divisions and political instability could worsen.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese zoo dresses baby chimp in clothes, braids its hair, slammed for ‘harmful’ actions

Visitors ‘disinfected’ before being allowed to hold, touch baby chimpanzee, experts warn treatment could harm its mental health.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

To beat Trump tariff price rise, Americans load up on South Korean sunscreen

Consumers are also stockpiling dried seaweed, hair bundles for wigs, cat food and wedding gowns.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US teen accused in parents’ murder plotted Trump assassination: court filings

Nikita Casap allegedly killed his parents to ‘obtain the financial means’ to carry out his plan to eliminate the US president.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hazy skies expected to remain in Hong Kong for several days

Observatory says city experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trade war weighs on Hong Kong property market as Chinese buyers grow cautious, analysts say

A weaker yuan and a slowing economy could deter mainland homebuyers, but some analysts caution it is too early to draw conclusions.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Happy little princess’: runaway emu gets royal treatment at Hong Kong animal shelter

Charity House of Joy and Mercy says it plans to let the public view its ‘pampered’ new resident Miu Miu.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Could a ‘more focused’ US gain an edge over China in contest for Indonesian tech business?

Although Jakarta has close economic ties with Beijing, a report says the push to boost its hi-tech economy could present openings for American firms.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Cambodia’s tariff ‘peace offering’ may fail to halt Trump’s trade axe

Phnom Penh has offered to slash import taxes, but analysts warn it could still miss the mark with a transactional Trump administration.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump on Russia-Ukraine peace deal: there is a time ‘to put up or shut up’

Trump has shown signs of losing patience with Moscow and told it to ‘get moving’ on reaching an agreement.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Indian pot belly: From status symbol to silent killer

India’s obesity crisis is surging - and the humble pot belly may be a bigger villain than it seems.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

UK to deploy largest carrier strike group for 8-month collaborative Indo-Pacific mission

In ‘global messaging’ move, 12-nation force set for drills in key waters near India, Southeast Asia, South Korea and Japan.

Published on: April 13, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Ukrainian F-16 pilot killed in combat, Zelensky says

The aircraft was reportedly shot down by Russian missiles, making it the second advanced Western fighter jet Kyiv’s forces have lost.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Will Xi, Kim and Putin meet in Red Square for Russia’s Victory Day?

A joint appearance by the leaders of China, Russia and North Korea would be a first for the three countries, which have a complex web of relationships.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

How China can help Bangladesh escape India’s foreign policy grip

The 15 years of Hasina government saw Bangladesh draw closer to India but for the next stage of greater regional integration, it needs China.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Harvard professors sue Trump over threat to US$9 billion in funding

The US president’s administration is reviewing grants and contracts as it cracks down on diversity programmes and Gaza protests on campuses.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Israel expanding Gaza offensive, seizes key corridor

The IDF also launched strikes in the Khan Younis area after ordering tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

UK taking control of Chinese-owned British Steel to rescue crucial factory

Closing the plant would leave the UK as the only G7 country unable to make steel from scratch, with huge industry and defence repercussions.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US in hurry for nuclear deal, Iran says after high-stakes talks, Trump threats

Iran’s foreign minister briefly spoke face-to-face with the US president’s special envoy, and says discussions will resume next week.

Published on: April 12, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post