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Heartbroken parents call out children's names at earthquake-hit pre-school

At least 12 children were killed when their preschool collapsed as Friday’s huge quake hit Myanmar.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Without Radio Free Asia, Who Will Expose China’s Atrocities?

Shutting down the U.S.-funded broadcaster will silence voices that are already suppressed by Asia's authoritarian regimes.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew accuser Virginia Giuffre ‘has 4 days to live after crash’

Virginia Giuffre’s car was hit by bus in Australia. She was among first people to speak out about sexual abuse by Epstein, Prince Andrew.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

US agency reports to lay out justification for Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

On Tuesday, ahead of ‘Liberation Day’ tariff announcement, numerous departments are to release reviews supporting US president’s strategy.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Bridging the Gap: Karzai, the Taliban, and the US Dilemma in Afghanistan

Karzai’s influence is not just historical; it lies in his ability to mediate Afghanistan’s current power struggles.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

European leadership in particle physics threatened by China, CERN chief says

‘There is real competition’ from China in particular, Fabiola Gianotti said, adding the giant FCC project is ‘absolutely on the good track’.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Chinese Influencer Ordered to Leave Taiwan Over Pro-Unification Content

Liu Zhen-ya’s residency permit was revoked on the grounds that her content endangered Taiwan’s national security, prompting a debate over free speech and security.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

China’s Expanding Footprint in Uzbekistan

Tashkent is seeking to maintain strong economic ties with Beijing while addressing public concerns about their possible impacts on the country's sovereignty.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

US, Japan ‘Stand Firmly Together’ in the Face of Aggressive Chinese Actions

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said this week that Japan would be "on the front lines of any contingency we might face in the western Pacific."

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

‘Terrorism’ behind fire that destroyed 17 cars at Rome Tesla showroom, says Elon Musk

Police investigating possibility anarchists set fire to cars. Teslas have become target for vandalism over owner Musk’s right-wing activism.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Adani’s Controversial Footprint in India’s Neighborhood (and Elsewhere)

The growth of the Adani Group, especially overseas, has mirrored Modi’s political ascendancy. As a result, controversy involving Adani projects causes backlash against India as a whole.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

5 dead in Spain coal mine explosion, nation’s deadliest mining accident in decades

Early indications suggest blast in Asturias region was caused by firedamp, a term referring to methane forming an explosive mixture in mines.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Cambodia: The Unbearable Memory of the Khmer Rouge

April 17, 1975 – the day Phnom Penh fell – can perhaps never be fully reappropriated because of the strong sense of shame and pain that surrounds it.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Will Lee Jae-myung Rise From South Korea’s Political Chaos?

Lee Jae-myung’s strategic bet – that he can leverage widespread public discontent without further deepening societal divisions – will pose a key test for South Korea’s democracy.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Larry Diamond on the Importance of US Foreign Aid

“Ending aid is not a strategy to make America great again. It’s a strategy to make America resented and isolated in the world.”

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Trump’s step back abroad has triggered an atomic race in East Asia

US allies in Asia fear losing their nuclear umbrella because US President Donald Trump suggested some global disengagement. Without the umbrella, as seen with Ukraine, a country’s independence is in jeopardy. It starts a new proliferation. Washington is tempted to withdraw from some international pledges and is keen to pursue its agenda without much consultation […] The post Trump’s step back abroad has triggered an...

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: Asia Times favicon Asia Times

China woos neighbours, world’s brightest X-ray light source: SCMP daily highlights

From Xi Jinping’s expected Southeast Asia tour to China performance-testing its aircraft carrier, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Operator of US jet fuel tanker brings UK lawsuit over North Sea cargo ship collision

The Solong crashed into the Stena Immaculate in the North Sea on March 10. A member of Solong’s crew is still missing, presumed dead.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Stroke survivor speaks again with help of an experimental brain-computer implant

Scientists develop a real-time brain-computer interface translating thoughts into speech, offering hope for voice restoration in non-verbal individuals.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump’s tariff threat looms over global trade as deadline nears: ‘cloud of uncertainty’

Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariff threat looms, sparking fears of a global trade war.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong lawmakers question if landlords will register subdivided flats

Under proposed law to improve quality of flats, landlords would need to pay HK$1,000 registration fee, obtain licence and hire professionals for inspections.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Extension for TikTok sale winding down, but deadline may not matter: analysts

US President Donald Trump might ignore the law Congress passed and use the app as a bargaining chip in trade talks with Beijing.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hutchison’s Panama deal: Beijing warns of coercion that hurts countries

Beijing’s top office on Hong Kong also shares another scathing article over deal by Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Trump tariff ‘uncertainty’ triggers worst S&P 500 quarter since 1980s amid recession fears

Global recession fears grip Wall Street as Trump’s tariffs trigger a stock market rout, as the S&P 500 faces its worst quarter since the 1980s.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to adopt 6 measures to reduce human error

Database of patients’ wounds, smart medicine cabinets and tracking wristbands among measures to be implemented at all hospitals following string of blunders.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

China Initiative 2.0? Raids on scientist Wang Xiaofeng revive spectre from first Trump era

Two Indiana homes of cybersecurity researcher and professor raided by FBI and Homeland Security but no reason cited, local media report.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Musk and European far-right leaders rally behind Marine Le Pen after court verdict

Far-right leaders and Elon Musk condemn a French court’s five-year poll ban on Marine Le Pen, warning of democratic norm violations and political backlash.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

22 Hong Kong, mainland firms express interest in pilot Northern Metropolis scheme

Henderson Land Development, New World Development and Sino Land among those to signal interest, after Beijing official urged involvement.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Fleet of 200 new premium taxis hit the streets of Hong Kong

Company confident a higher level of service for its targeted customer base will be worth the longer wait times.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

Hu Dehua, son of former liberal Chinese leader Hu Yaobang, dies at 76

The younger Hu is remembered as an outspoken proponent of political reform and press freedom – rare among China’s princelings.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

'I feel guilty for not being in Myanmar - our people need us the most now'

They fled war - now Myanmar's diaspora feel helpless watching their country struggle after the quake.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: BBC Asia favicon BBC Asia

Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, signalling a broader pullback from China

The IoT & AI Insider Lab in the Zhangjiang hi-tech zone likely closed in January or February, nearby workers say.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post

The Chaos of Wage Theft in Bangladesh’s Garment Sector Requires Global Accountability

If wage theft and worker exploitation remains unresolved, Bangladesh’s development triumph will prove to be an empty miracle.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

Hong Kong mortgage loans surge to 9-month high as new homebuyers seek more financing

Financial institutions approved mortgage loan applications worth US$3.3 billion in February.

Published on: March 31, 2025 | Source: South China Morning Post favicon South China Morning Post