‘Bloodworm love spell’ ritual sold in Singapore online store at US$360 per session sparks debate
[South China Morning Post] - 12/26/2024
‘Teacher’ asserts he is the only practitioner of ritual, a secret tradition passed down through family and ancient texts.
In Chinese newspapers
China’s high-speed rail enthusiasts glimpse the future as 450km/h train spotted
The CR450 seen heading towards Beijing this week will be the fastest commercial service in the world when it starts (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Seoul says North Korean soldier injured in war captured by Ukraine
The development came days after Kyiv said about 3,000 North Koreans deployed to reinforce Russian troops had been (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
South Korea impeaches acting president Han Duck-soo, stirring new political chaos
Han is accused of refusing to appoint judges to fill vacancies at the Constitutional Court holding hearing on Yoon (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
South Asia needs to get its political house in order to turn around its economy
Political violence and social unrest have dented support for South Asian countries from investors and multilateral (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Against US nepotism and transparency concerns, Hong Kong’s integrity shines
US missteps like Biden pardoning his son are a reminder to uphold the high standards Hong Kong and the ICAC have (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Azerbaijan Airlines hails ‘heroism’ of dead pilots for saving 29 lives in Kazakhstan jet crash
The carrier’s president said the crew’s ‘prioritisation of human life have immortalised their names in history’.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Hong Kong schools to receive HK$400,000 to boost English and Mandarin learning
Funds aimed at improving students’ self-learning and will cover academic years to 2027.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Deadly fight erupts between security forces, Assad loyalists in Syria
Security forces stormed village in central Syria where remnants of former regime were holed up, leaving several dead (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 26/12/2024
US investigates Chinese chips, China’s mega dam: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From China’s new colossal hydropower project to Apple’s investment in Indonesia, here are a few highlights from (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Slew of cyberattacks hit Hong Kong in 2024, from Oxfam to BMW
Scores suffered data breaches in the city this year, underlining the need for stronger privacy protection.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Hong Kong opposition politician Martin Lee stripped of JP title
Lawyer and founding chairman of Democratic Party, convicted for taking part in anti-government march in 2019, loses (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024