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Ahmed al-Shara: The Evolution of Syria’s New Leader

New York Times Ahmed al-Shara’s unlikely path from membership in Al Qaeda to head of state has raised questions about how he intends to govern Syria. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/middleeast/syria-president-ahmed-al-shara.html

Tesla Moves One Step Closer to Self-Driving Cars in China

New York Times The development marked a breakthrough for Tesla’s chief executive, Elon Musk, in a country where his company has faced increasingly tough competition. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/business/china-tesla-self-driving-musk.html

Singaporeans lost record US$822 million to scams in 2024

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Police said cryptocurrency schemes made up nearly a quarter of the losses. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300075/singaporeans-lost-record-us822-million-scams-2024?utm_source=rss_feed

Taiwan Watches Trump Undercut Ukraine, Hoping It Won’t Be Next

New York Times As President Trump turns toward Russia, Taiwan grapples with its reliance on U.S. support in the face of conflict with China. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/asia/trump-ukraine-taiwan.html

‘Exterior Night’ Review: Life in Perilous Times

New York Times The Italian master Marco Bellocchio turns to TV, revisiting the mysteries of the Aldo Moro affair. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/arts/television/exterior-night-review.html

Conductor Antonio Pappano, on Top and Learning on the Job

New York Times Antonio Pappano, who leads the London Symphony Orchestra, feels like he is always “playing catch-up” because he skipped music school. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/arts/music/antonio-pappano-london-symphony-orchestra.html

Facing Early-Onset Alzheimer’s, She Fought to Expand Assisted Suicide in Quebec

New York Times Sandra Demontigny, 45, pushed Quebec to become one of the few places in the world to allow people to choose a medically assisted death sometimes years in advance. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/25/world/canada/sandra-demontigny-assisted-suicide-quebec.html

Indonesian punk band’s apology for anti-police song sparks outcry over perceived censorship

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Activists say there may now be a ‘chilling effect’ of artists censoring themselves to avoid persecution from authorities. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300071/indonesian-punk-bands-apology-anti-police-song-sparks-outcry-over-perceived-censorship?utm_source=rss_feed

Were China’s ‘unprecedented’ naval drills in Tasman Sea ‘signal’ to Australia, New Zealand?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. The drills, conducted near a busy air corridor, have prompted both countries to enhance surveillance and collaborate with allies. https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3300065/were-chinas-unprecedented-naval-drills-tasman-sea-signal-australia-new-zealand?utm_source=rss_feed

New search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 begins in Indian Ocean

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. Ocean Infinity’s operation focuses on four hotspots off Australian coast where researchers believe the wreck would most likely be. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3300055/new-search-missing-malaysia-airlines-flight-mh370-begins-indian-ocean?utm_source=rss_feed