Public whipping in Malaysia sparks outrage, raising questions about sharia courts
[South China Morning Post] - 12/27/2024
The construction worker was caned for being in “close proximity” to a woman who was not his wife, igniting outrage from human rights organisations.
In Chinese newspapers
Survivors recall moment of Azerbaijani jet crash: ‘I thought the plane was going to fall apart’
‘He (the captain) warned that there would be a hard landing and asked us to be ready and prepare the passengers,’ a (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
Slovakia threatens Ukraine with power cuts if Russian gas flows stop as tensions deepen
Prime Minister Robert Fico’s warning comes as the gas transit deal between Russia and Ukraine is set to expire at (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
US imposes sanctions on Georgian billionaire ex-prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili
US said Ivanishvili had implemented ‘actions or policies that undermine democratic processes or institutions in the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Beijing sanctions 7 companies in response to latest US support of Taiwan
The move follows US President Joe Biden’s approval of Pentagon’s 2025 budget, which includes several measures to (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Hong Kong online-only retailers log another month of growth amid wider slump
Sales from e-commerce stores with no physical shopfront have increased from HK$777 million to HK$1.2 billion over (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 28/12/2024
China trans woman faces legal challenges 3 years after firm dismissal for gender expression
Company labels her ‘selfish’ for not meeting male employee standards and causing issues.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
China surpasses rivals with ‘world-class’ sixth-gen stealth fighter jet: experts
Mystery aircraft with cutting-edge design marks historic milestone for the country’s military capabilities, (…)
[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
Time for Christmas excess to give way to eating greener and healthier
The holidays are an ideal time to revisit Michael Pollan’s rules for food and examine how we buy and consume what we (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
Delta Air Lines passenger arrested after sneaking onto Christmas Eve flight without ticket
The passenger went through the usual security screenings but bypassed ID verification and boarding status stations.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024
China’s trade tensions with US remain high ahead of Trump inauguration
US has highest index for trade friction with China, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade says.
[South China Morning Post] - 27/12/2024