Category: Asia Pacific
After attacks on Chinese, Pakistan pledges more security
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Incidents like a suicide bombing in 2021 that killed nine Chinese nationals have prompted concerns for those working and living in Pakistan. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3219601/after-attacks-chinese-pakistan-pledges-more-security?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSpectacular opening of SEA Games at host Cambodia’s brand-new stadium
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The games – which bring together more than 12,000 participants from 11 countries, with athletes competing in nearly 40 sports – are being held at a newly developed complex on the outskirts of Phnom…
Read MorePowerful earthquake hits Japan – at least one dead
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The Japan Meteorological Agency measured the quake at a magnitude of 6.5 and said it was centred at a depth of about 12km. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3219579/powerful-earthquake-hits-japan-least-one-dead?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVietnam furious over Australian commemorative war coins that depict yellow and red flag
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. In April, 85,000 sets of gold and silver US$2 coins were issued to mark the 50th anniversary of Australian troops withdrawing from southern Vietnam, but they depict the yellow and red flag that is…
Read MoreIndonesian TikTokker faces blasphemy charges, jail term for eating ‘just OK’ pork skin
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The 32-year-old travel influencer said this was not her first taste of pork, having first tried it when she was 24 in Sri Lanka. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3219539/indonesian-tiktokker-faces-blasphemy-charges-jail-term-eating-just-ok-pork-skin?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAustralia PM to give allegiance to king but still wants a president for his country
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Anthony Albanese says he accepts most Australians chose for the country to remain a constitutional monarchy and he will reflect that sentiment when he attends the king’s coronation. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3219534/australia-pm-give-allegiance-king-still-wants-president-his-country?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePhilippine President Marcos admits abuses in Duterte’s war on drugs
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. At a forum in Washington, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte ‘focused very much on enforcement’ in its war on drugs https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3219527/philippine-president-marcos-admits-abuses-dutertes-war-drugs?utm_source=rss_feed
Read More1MDB scandal: Anwar says Malaysia in talks with countries to speed up Jho Low’s extradition
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his administration is working with ‘many countries’ to repatriate Low, who masterminded looting of US$4.5 billion from sovereign wealth fund. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3219510/1mdb-scandal-anwar-says-malaysia-talks-countries-speed-jho-lows-extradition?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAustralia’s Albanese says no point in US demanding Julian Assange’s extradition
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said he was ‘frustrated’ Washington is still seeking the WikiLeaks founder’s extradition despite being aware of what Canberra’s position is. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3219483/australias-albanese-says-no-point-us-demanding-julian-assanges-extradition?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBTS’ Jungkook begs stalkers not to send food to his home: ‘I can take care of my own meals’
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The singer urged obsessive fans who have found his home address to refrain from delivering meals to his residence. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3219476/bts-jungkook-begs-stalkers-not-send-food-his-home-i-can-take-care-my-own-meals?utm_source=rss_feed
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