A year after the Azerbaijan Airlines crash near Aktau, the tragedy still resonates with residents and responders to the incident in which 38 people died, and 29 survived with injuries....
The man had pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group and was allegedly planning a knife-and-hammer attack in North Carolina. Undercover agents foiled the terror plot, the FBI said....
Matchday three of the Africa Cup of Nations group stage delivered clarity and celebration in Morocco, as decisive results in Groups A and B set the stage for the knockout phase....
The Africa Cup of Nations group stage moved closer to its conclusion as Groups C and D wrapped up decisive final matches, with qualification places and knockout pairings taking shape across Morocco....
Becoming a euro area member demonstrates how the Bulgarian economy has improved over the past decade. But political turmoil and rising public anger over economic mismanagement and corruption pose a se...
The Israeli military said it hit a training compound and weapons depots on Friday, in an operation aimed at threats that “advance terror plots against IDF forces and the State of Israel"....
The magnitude 6.5 earthquake shook the center and south of the country, which is one of the most seismically active in the world. The capital Mexico City and tourist hotspot Acapulco were affected....
Officials from Thailand and Cambodia begin four days of border talks as deadly clashes displace civilians and strain a fragile truce. The meeting is the first after fruitless efforts to reinstate a ce...
The Arwa Amba in northern Ethiopia has been widely hailed for its radical commitment to equality, peace and pacifism. Now, fighting has erupted on its doorstep, and the community is struggling to stay...
Donald Trump and the Chinese foreign minister have congratulated both sides on ending months of border clashes. Since the first flare-up in May, the conflict has killed dozens and displaced hundreds o...
Malaysia’s tourism minister has urged the public to be more friendly to visitors and take cleanliness seriously as the country ramps up preparations for Visit Malaysia 2026, after several government a...
From sweeping desert dunes to buzzing souqs and soaring coastal views, Qatar is a land of striking contrasts. Join Lilly Douse as she explores Qatar — from Doha’s historic heart to the edge of the des...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Hong Kong Insurance Authority is proposing new capital rules. ✓ Rules include risk charges on crypto assets. ...
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would l...
On December 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping, on receiving a work report from Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, said the city should proactively align with the country’s 15th five-year plan ...
An aerial video released by Beijing during this week’s military exercise and featuring the Taipei 101 landmark in Taiwan has ignited a debate on how close PLA drones came to the heart of Taipei. The b...
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, ple...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Croatia's capital aims to host Europe's best Christmas market. ✓ Festive events help put cities on the map. ...
Russian President Vladimir Putin took questions on the war and the economy during his annual televised phone-in event. Contributor/Getty Images Most Russians expect the war with Ukraine to end in 2026...
📋 Key Facts ✓ Ghana legalizes cryptocurrency trading and activities. ✓ Central bank is authorized to regulate the sector. ...