Category: Asia Pacific
South Korea’s Yoon vows to ‘fight till the end’ as arrest over martial law looms
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The opposition said the impeached president’s letter to his supporters was aimed at triggering an ‘extreme clash’. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293093/south-koreas-yoon-vows-fight-till-end-arrest-over-martial-law-looms?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreSouth Korea police raid Muan airport over Jeju Air crash
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Officers also searched the carrier’s office in Seoul as authorities ramped up a probe into the disaster. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3293086/south-korea-police-raid-muan-airport-over-jeju-air-crash?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy 2024 was the ‘most violent, dangerous’ point in Philippine-China ties, and what’s next
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. June 17 clash at Second Thomas Shoal, China’s grey-zone activities among Philippines’ challenges as it sought to boost defence in disputed sea. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293073/why-2024-was-most-violent-dangerous-point-philippine-china-ties-and-whats-next?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreVirgin Australia flight crew members allegedly raped, robbed in Fiji
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Fiji police were investigating the incident that happened outside a nightclub in Nadi. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3293084/virgin-australia-flight-crew-members-allegedly-raped-robbed-fiji?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreWhy would China want a blockade on Japanese islands? Recent drill raises Taiwan spectre
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Analysts say the move could be part of China’s strategy ‘to take Taiwan without a fight’ and a Miyako Strait blockade would complicate Japan’s response. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293056/why-would-china-want-blockade-japanese-islands-recent-drill-raises-taiwan-spectre?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreDialogue can help China, India sidestep disputes over mega dam
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. To alleviate concerns and reduce tensions, greater transparency, consistent data sharing and diplomacy are essential. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3292784/dialogue-can-help-china-india-sidestep-disputes-over-mega-dam?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreThursday Briefing: An Attack in New Orleans
New York Times Plus, fitness goals beyond weight loss. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/briefing/new-orleans-russia-ukraine-pakistan-afghanistan.html
Read MoreIndian Americans slam ‘racist’ comments by Trump supporters over visa scheme
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The furore was sparked by a call from Donald Trump’s handpicked AI adviser Sriram Krishnan to remove country caps on green cards. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3293067/indian-americans-slam-racist-comments-trump-supporters-over-visa-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed
Read MoreBig Rockets, a Big Telescope and Big Changes in Space Await in 2025
New York Times Here are some key events to look forward to in space and astronomy in the year ahead. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/science/space-astronomy-nasa.html
Read MoreUS sanctions on Pakistan will only push it closer to China
Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The latest round of sanctions will strain ties between Washington and Islamabad and increase instability in South Asia. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/asia-opinion/article/3292891/us-sanctions-pakistan-will-only-push-it-closer-china?utm_source=rss_feed
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