Category: Asia Pacific
Ukraine fighting helps North Korea prepare to wage war in Asia, US warns
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Pyongyang’s troops are gaining experience and Russian equipment that could be used against neighbouring countries, a US envoy told the UN. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293980/ukraine-fighting-helps-north-korea-prepare-waging-war-asia-us-warns?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJimmy Carter’s legacy endures in Indian village renamed in late US president’s honour
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The village, once home to Carter’s mother, a Peace Corps volunteer, now holds a small memorial to the late US president, reflecting the enduring impact of his 1978 visit. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3293901/jimmy-carters-legacy-endures-indian-village-renamed-late-us-presidents-honour?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThursday Briefing: Los Angeles Battles Deadly Wildfires
New York Times Plus, how genetics factor into longevity. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/briefing/california-wildfires-trump-panama-afghanistan.html
Read MoreTrump’s Territorial Ambitions Rattle a Weary World
New York Times A distant era of global politics, when nations scrambled to grab territory, suddenly seems less distant. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/asia/trump-greenland-panama.html
Read MoreTrump’s Threat to Take Over Greenland Bewilders the Island’s Population
New York Times After Donald Trump suggested he might take over Greenland by force, the consensus among the island’s population appears to be bewilderment and anxiety. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/08/world/asia/greenland-trump-denmark.html
Read MoreSouth China Sea: Philippines urged to ‘lean into US alliance’ to put pressure on Beijing
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Manila can invite US military to undertake humanitarian operations or partner American company for oil exploration in disputed waters, analyst says. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293956/south-china-sea-philippines-urged-lean-us-alliance-put-pressure-beijing?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSingapore’s new law aims to protect racial groups against foreign interference
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The bill seeks to introduce provisions including shielding against foreign influence in designated race-based organisations. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3293947/singapores-new-law-aims-protect-racial-groups-against-foreign-interference?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreJapan says China-linked hackers MirrorFace targeted defence and space agencies
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The attacks, which targeted government agencies, businesses, and individuals, aimed to steal sensitive information on defence, space, and advanced technology. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293940/japan-says-china-linked-hackers-mirrorface-targeted-defence-and-space-agencies?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreAustralian hiker found after 2 weeks surviving on berries and creek water
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Hadi Nazari, a 23-year-old university student from Melbourne, went missing from his group of friends on December 26. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3293930/australian-hiker-found-after-2-weeks-surviving-berries-and-creek-water?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MorePhilippine activists fear US’ anti-ICC bill may impede probe into Duterte’s drug war
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The bill slams the ICC’s ‘illegitimate’ charges against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for war crimes related to the Israel-Gaza war. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293931/philippine-activists-fear-us-anti-icc-bill-may-impede-probe-dutertes-drug-war?utm_source=rss_feed
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