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US Senator Cory Booker breaks record with marathon anti-Trump speech

The lawmaker has been on his feet for over 24 hours, without even being able to go to the bathroom.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay

The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

China hails US YouTube star, how Signal furore may aid spies: 7 US-China relations reads

From IShowSpeed’s Great Wall adventures to espionage fears, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in March 2024.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Gorge Between China and India on Hydropolitics

Miscommunication and misunderstood geography are confounding discussions about China's planned dams on the Yarlung Tsangpo gorge.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Kygyz, Tajik, Uzbek Presidents Hold Groundbreaking Trilateral Summit

A first-of-its-kind Central Asian summit boosts regional connectivity and authoritarian domestic agendas.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

How Trump’s bid for a third term challenges George Washington’s legacy, US Constitution

America’s two-term limit for presidents stems from George Washington’s precedent and the 22nd Amendment, a tradition Trump may challenge.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Green Innovations Poised to Dominate the Lighting Market

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a significant shift towards sustainability, the lighting market is on the brink of transformation, driven by a wave of innovative green products. As consumers and businesses alike prioritise eco-friendly solutions, here are eight standout products set to redefine the landscape: 1.Smart LED Mirror: This advanced mirror features customisable...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Mandalay was the 'city of gold' - now it reeks of death

Residents in Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city, speak of despair and sleepless nights since last week's earthquake.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione, UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect

US Attorney General Pam Bondi called the killing of Brian Thompson a ‘premeditated, cold-blooded assassination that shocked America’.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

‘Jimmy Lai Way’: US call to honour jailed tycoon in DC address of Hong Kong trade office

Bill put forward by bipartisan group of US House members comes a day after US State Department sanctioned six Hong Kong officials.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thailand’s rescue dogs provide support to grieving families after Bangkok skyscraper collapse

Rescuers have brought in 11 dogs to search for signs of life and to provide emotional support for victims’ loved ones.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Elderly Hong Kong woman missing for 5 days found in Tai Po bush

Large search was mounted, involving more than 200 people, including dozens of personnel from police, fire services and the Civil Aid Service.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Why Bangladesh Should Join ASEAN – and What Stands in the Way

Joining ASEAN is not a silver bullet for Bangladesh’s geopolitical and economic challenges, but it could be a step in the right direction.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Philippine military chief warns troops to ‘start planning’ in event of Taiwan conflict

Manila’s involvement ‘inevitable’ given large presence of Filipino workers in Taiwan and Philippines-US defence ties, analysts say.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist’s AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights

From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand’s historic ocean dives, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China’s ZTE names Fang Rong as chairman amid AI pivot, revenue drop

The telecoms industry veteran’s ascension reflects ZTE’s efforts to revive its fortunes in 2025 via its AI strategy.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump’s healthcare cuts to eliminate 10,000 jobs, strip union rights, amid measles outbreak

The US Department of Health and Human Services aims to lay off up to 10,000 employees through agency consolidation, raising public health concerns.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Is China’s Peace Plan Still Relevant for Gaza?  

As the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has spiraled into a renewed and devastating phase, Beijing’s early assertive role appears to have diminished.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

East Asia’s Pop Culture in an Age of Protest

A single witty, scene-stealing figure amid a sea of demonstrators can become a spark -- amplifying the protest’s message and giving it a viral afterlife.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Amid tariff wars, Chinese carmakers are dominating Russian market

The likes of Geely and Chery have filled the gap left by Western rivals. Even with higher duties now levied by Moscow, Chinese vehicles remain the most popular.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Thai man arrested after faking story about pregnant wife buried in quake rubble

The man reportedly collected around US$300 in donations before his lie was exposed.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Xiaomi to cooperate with police after fatal crash involving SU7 EV’s self-driving feature

Company says it submitted the driving data and relevant operational information to the police and deeply regrets the tragedy.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong aims to ban flavoured smoking items next year, starting with non-menthol

Authorities will also propose banning smoking within three metres of entrances of sites such as schools and hospitals, source says.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese scientists make seawater uranium extraction 40 times more efficient

With uranium demand tipped to cross 40,000 tonnes by 2040, China is likely to increasingly turn to marine extraction for the heavy metal.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Alibaba woos back DingTalk founder to lead office app’s AI push

Chen Hang, who created the app in 2015, will return as DingTalk CEO as Alibaba plans to take a stake in the entrepreneur’s start-up.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

India’s early moves to shield from Trump’s global tariffs may pay off

The US may not target India as yet under its global reciprocal tariffs given New Delhi’s moves to slash import duties, analysts say.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun files US$8.2 million lawsuit against Kim Sae-ron’s family

Actor’s team seeks damages against the late actress’ family, an unidentified person claiming to be her aunt and operators of YouTube channel Garo Sero.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hegseth dangles second Typhon missile system for Philippines

MANILA – US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to Manila brought a sigh of relief to his Filipino hosts and new cause for military concern in China. Top Philippine officials and strategists have fretted for months about potential disruptions and possible downgrades in strategic relations amid signs of an isolationist turn in Washington’s foreign policy […] The post Hegseth dangles second Typhon missile system for...

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

6 Hong Kong officials slapped with fresh US sanctions: who are they and what’s next?

The Post explores reasons behind Washington’s latest round of sanctions and other restrictive measures against city.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Guangdong aims to become global AI and robotics hub after DeepSeek’s success

A new initiative seeks to position Guangdong as a ‘global highland’ for AI and robotics, following DeepSeek’s success.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Volcano erupts near Iceland’s Blue Lagoon, triggering evacuations

Lava breaches barriers near Grindavik, prompting evacuations from the town and Blue Lagoon.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase sees worst quarter since FTX collapse

Nearly every major firm linked to cryptocurrencies were hammered this quarter, as concerns about the US economy weighed on digital assets.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Russia captures Ukrainian village as tensions rise over energy site attacks, minerals deal

Russia has seized Rozlyv village in the Donetsk region, which Moscow claims to have annexed despite not having full control over it.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese company under fire for ‘prison-style’ workplace – no phones, eat lunch at desk

Dental products company spies on staff using surveillance cameras, makes employees order delivery food, take limited toilet breaks.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US cyber expert Wang Xiaofeng took Singapore job before FBI raids: university letter

University staff protest decision to ‘summarily terminate’ Wang: ‘Silence fuels suspicion and distrust and makes shared governance harder’.

Published on: April 01, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post