Singapore detains 3 ‘radicalised’ men over potential local attacks, to fight against Israel
[South China Morning Post] - 01/9/2025
The three Singaporean men were not linked to one other, but their detentions highlight the growing threat of online radicalisation.
In Chinese newspapers
China actress claims verbal, physical abuse by talent agency over failure to land roles
Actress Rosy Zhao breaks silence over denied reports of abuse, reveals to millions of followers that she had (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
3 arrested, HK$20 million of Ice seized in Hong Kong drug lab raid
Police say the 1,000 sq ft facility in Shek Wu Wai is believed to have been operational for about one to two months.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Attempted assault on Chad presidential complex leaves 19 dead
The events coincided with an official visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Chad.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
South Korea’s impeached Yoon to accept court decision, even ‘removal’ from office: lawyer
Despite facing arrest warrants and accusations of orchestrating an insurrection, Yoon maintains his innocence and (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
China military improves air supply for troops at Himalayan border with India
The PLA has upgraded infrastructure and improved logistics to achieve ‘combat oxygen’ for soldiers in the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Poland says won’t arrest Israel PM Netanyahu if he visits for Auschwitz commemoration
The Israeli leader is subject to a warrant by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes in Gaza.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Hong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements
District councillors express concerns the proposed residential development may undermine art hub’s image.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Venezuela opposition leader Machado ‘kidnapped’ then freed after anti-Maduro protest
Security forces ‘violently intercepted’ her convoy, Machado’s team said, but the authorities denied she had been (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
China, Congo draw up a road map for Xi Jinping’s US$50 billion Africa investment pledge
Foreign Minister Wang Yi sas China ‘will help Africa to develop and revitalise itself and move towards modernisation’.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
Jimmy Carter honoured at state funeral as US mourns former president
In his eulogy, Biden praised the late US leader for rising above politics in his ‘mission to serve and shape the world’.
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025
China’s Mars mission leaves US for space dust with Nasa at least 4 years behind
Samples collected by Perseverance rover not expected until at least 2035, four years behind Tianwen-3’s (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 9/01/2025