
Russia launches ‘record’ 267 drones on Ukraine, says Ukrainian military
[South China Morning Post] - 02/23/2025
A spokesman said the drones spotted between Saturday and Sunday were ‘a record for a single attack’ since the invasion began in February 2022.
In Chinese newspapers
Cancelled taxi strike in Hong Kong highlights the need for government action
Pattern of threat and backdown circles back to the length of time it is taking to put the point-to-point transport (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Berlin film festival top prize for coming-of-age drama, best director for China’s Huo Meng
Dreams (Sex Love) by Norway’s Dag Johan Haugerud awarded Golden Bear, while Living the Land earns China’s Huo Meng (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Chef arrested after Hong Kong police find HK$13 million in cannabis buds
Suspect is scheduled to appear at Kwun Tong Court on Monday to face one charge of drug trafficking.
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Australia pushes for exemptions from Trump’s tariffs in crucial US visit ahead of election
Australia’s treasurer Jim Chalmers is seeking US tariff exemptions for steel and aluminium, crucial for PM (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Funding the Northern Metropolis will be a big test for Paul Chan
If the project’s strategy is sound, economic development will come in time. Meanwhile, taxpayers will carry the (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Chinese woman in Panama camp says ‘guarded like prisoners’ after US deportation
The woman, fearing retaliation, spoke anonymously, alleging restricted freedoms, constant surveillance, and phone (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong
PapaHome has over 10,000 furniture and home decoration items on display, allowing customers to get an up-close look (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
China ready to respond to Donald Trump’s ‘discriminatory’ curbs on US investment
The US president has signed an ‘America first’ order blocking Chinese investment, saying Beijing is targeting the US (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
Indo-Pacific realities mean Pakistan-China alliance can only deepen
Given the India-US bromance, Pakistan and China have little choice. Expect Afghanistan to remain a focus amid (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 22/02/2025
Hong Kong Observatory warns of cold weather on Sunday night and a chillier Monday
Residents urged to put on warm clothes and ensure homes have adequate ventilation during cold spell.
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025
French carrier visits Philippines, flexes nuclear-powered muscle in disputed South China Sea
The visit of France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the Charles de Gaulle, follows joint combat drills with (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 23/02/2025