Deadly fight erupts between security forces, Assad loyalists in Syria
[South China Morning Post] - 12/26/2024
Security forces stormed village in central Syria where remnants of former regime were holed up, leaving several dead on both sides.
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Public whipping in Malaysia sparks outrage, raising questions about sharia courts
The construction worker was caned for being in “close proximity” to a woman who was not his wife, igniting outrage (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
For Hong Kong special effects make-up artist, ‘gross’ is a compliment
Wilfred Wan, whose work has appeared in major blockbusters, shares the blood, sweat and slime of his intricate craft.
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Why US and China should work together on Ukraine and Middle East peace
The world doesn’t need grand gestures or empty promises – it needs pragmatic, results-oriented cooperation on issues (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
New bird flu mutation discovered in US as cat infections cause alarm
A cat in Oregon died after eating raw pet food confirmed to be contaminated with H5N1, prompting recall of a (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Man indicted on murder, arson charges in burning death of woman on New York subway train
Authorities say Sebastian Zapeta approached the motionless woman, who was thought to be asleep, and set her clothing (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Brazil suspends temporary work visas for BYD amid claims of ‘slavery-like conditions’
Announcement came days after labour authorities also said they found Chinese workers at factory in Bahia were (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Number of Hongkongers leaving city over Christmas holiday rose by 50%
Immigration data shows 905,035 local residents left Hong Kong on Christmas Day and Boxing Day of this year, compared (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Scammers sending emails impersonating Hong Kong police chief
Emails bearing city’s emblem and police logo claim recipient has been issued with court order after visiting child (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Israeli troops forcibly remove staff, patients from northern Gaza hospital, officials say
Patients and staff forced to strip outside Kamal Adwan Hospital, Gaza health ministry says, but Israel denies claims (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
China’s faith in Djibouti is paying off, but could Red Sea crisis muddy the waters?
Djibouti’s key location has buoyed Chinese firms in ports and transport, but some fear the Red Sea crisis may not be (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
What will China’s new mega dam mean for India ties and fragile Tibetan ecosystem?
Analysts warn huge hydroelectric project in Tibet could risk geological disasters and irk New Delhi as neighbours (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024