Dozens of Catholic devotees whipped their backs as they walked barefoot through the streets of the Philippine capital Manila on March 28, 2024 ... Show more
China father secretly uses surrogate to have baby girl after only daughter, 29, told him she would not have children
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Given declining birth rates, the manufacturer is shifting its focus to diapers aimed at the country’s rapidly growing elderly population ... Show more
A bus crash in South Africa’s northern province of Limpopo resulted in 45 deaths and one serious injury, the country’s Department of Transport said on March ... Show more
Quick Glance: South Africa Bus Tragedy: 45 Dead, 8-Year-Old Sole Survivor
- A bus plunged 165 feet into a ravine, resulting in 45 fatalities, with only an 8-year-old girl surviving.
- The girl received medical attention after the crash on the way to an Easter pilgrimage in South Africa.
- The incident occurred on a scenic, mountainous road near Moria, a pilgrimage site.
- South Africa had over 12,400 road fatalities in 2022, highlighting road safety concerns.
US awards Maryland US$60 million to rebuild collapsed Baltimore bridge: The US government awarded the state of Maryland US$60 million in federal emergency relief ...
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Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Hong Kong woman sets fire to flat with blowtorch, injuring 3 people and killing 4 cats
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Can you believe this young Chinese influencer ‘Little Fairy’ with 7.7 million fans pays US$13 million in taxes?
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US passenger rebuked for not wearing bra on Delta flight wants meeting with airline boss
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‘Nobody can bear it’: Hong Kong lawmakers, community advocate urge authorities to set up support centres citywide to deal with carer burnout
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Hong Kong’s MTR Corp tells public to expect longer travel times at border amid Easter break as 227,538 people head north
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UAE prince and Hong Kong, Xi’s policy shift, Singapore ‘Asia’s happiest country’ again: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
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China’s home-grown C929 widebody passenger jet enters ‘crucial’ development stage amid Beijing’s aviation push
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Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire movie review – Legendary Pictures’ MonsterVerse settles for a lightweight CGI spectacle
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Quick Glance: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire - A Tribute to Showa Era
- Sequel 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' pays homage to Toho's Godzilla franchise Showa Era, with a focus on Kong and Jia as main characters.
- Introduction of main villain Scar King elevates the action to a fantasy rock opera level, with Godzilla and Kong facing formidable challenges.
- While the monster fights are spectacular, the chaotic third act risks losing the grand scale, prompting considerations for the franchise's future direction.
- Director Adam Wingard's sincere approach to the Showa Era's campy imagination shines through, delivering a confident Kaiju film experience despite potential viewer preferences.
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte and China’s Xi Jinping allegedly had unwritten pact on South China Sea status quo
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When a classic car rally from Hong Kong to Guangzhou, China, was met by thousands of excited fans
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Singapore jails Chinese national 3 months, for selling fake Taylor Swift tickets, helping trio gatecrash concert
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What is drawing tourists to Hong Kong? Koreans seek ‘old city vibes’, Filipinos eye Disneyland and Thais tour temples
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Will the US really ban TikTok? Watch what Donald Trump is saying: In the realm of digital discourse and social media,
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US likely to be in ‘wait-and-see mode’ over new Hong Kong security law before considering any sanctions, says former Biden Senate aide
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Americans studying in China are safe despite US travel advisory, scholars say: American students in China have not experienced significant threats to their ...
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Canadian school boards sue social media giants for over US$2 billion in damages: Four Canadian school boards have sought more than C$4 billion (US$2 ...
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Quick Glance: Ontario School Boards Sue Social Media Giants
- Four of Ontario’s largest school boards are suing the parent companies of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok, alleging disruptions to student learning and contributions to a mental health crisis.
- The lawsuits claim that the social media platforms are negligently designed for compulsive use and have rewired children's thinking, behavior, and learning, causing strains on school boards' resources.
- The boards seek damages exceeding $4 billion for the impact on student programming and services. They accuse the platforms of facilitating child abuse, amplifying harmful content, and refusing to remove threats.
- Schools have invested resources in addressing cyberbullying, misinformation, and risky behavior encouraged by social media, as well as monitoring and responding to threats, conflicts, and decreased instructional time.
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Oppenheimer will finally make its Japan premier on March 29, 2024, eight months after the film’s world debut. How will the only country to suffer wartime ... Show more
All about nepo baby Nicholas Tse, the son of movie stars, Cecilia Cheung’s ex-husband and Faye Wong’s boyfriend
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Lawmakers in Thailand voted overwhelmingly to pass a bill recognising same-sex marriage on March 27, 2024. Read more: www.scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3256915/thailand-passes-bill-legalise-same-sex-marriage
Quick Glance: Thailand Moves Closer to Legalizing Same-Sex Unions
- Thailand's parliament approves a landmark marriage equality bill.
- The bill recognizes marriage between two individuals regardless of gender.
- Passage of the bill is a significant step for Thailand towards liberalizing attitudes on LGBT issues.
- Although there are some unresolved issues, the bill is seen as a positive step for the LGBT community.
Hong Kong woman, 71, charged with murder after dementia-suffering husband, 84, found dead in bed
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2 more deaths linked to Japan company’s cholesterol-lowering tablets: A Japanese drug maker whose dietary supplements are at the centre of a growing
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Quick Glance: Two Deaths, 100 Hospitalisations in Japan Supplement Scare
- Two deaths and over 100 hospitalisations in Japan have been linked to dietary supplements intended to lower cholesterol.
- Japanese government is investigating after the recall of over-the-counter tablets by Kobayashi Pharmaceutical due to kidney complaints.
- Affected products include various health tablets, a rose-coloured sparkling sake, salad dressing, bread, and miso paste used in traditional dishes.
- The Health Minister urged the company to provide information promptly and instructed local authorities to collect data on health damage nationwide.
Renowned Chinese conceptual artist Xu Bing named Hong Kong’s ambassador for cultural promotion
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Xi Jinping’s chief of staff is China’s new internet tsar, sources say: , the president’s
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Singapore jails Myanmar helper who punched, bit 101-year-old woman for ‘no reason’, and taped her mouth to stop her screams
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Chinese scientists identify ‘bizarre’ find as world’s first parasite worm fossil: Nearly 100 million years ago, a shark or ray infected with an ancient tapeworm ...
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No longer in Belt and Road Initiative, Italy focuses on strategic ties with China, leaders invited to Beijing this year
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Backlash as China students on ‘psychology of love’ university course are told to be sexy, please men by male teacher
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First bugs, now rats? Timing of Philippine airport’s vermin outbreak sparks conspiracy theories
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Spain’s ex-football chief Rubiales faces two-and-a-half years in prison over World Cup kiss
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Xi Jinping tells US delegation China’s economy is ‘sound and sustainable’: China’s economy is “sound and sustainable”, President
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Honesty in Japan: Tokyo marks record US$29.1 million in lost cash found, 20% surge in belongings returned
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‘Historic breakthrough’: China’s installed wind turbine cost drops to one-fifth of the US in green energy race
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Mother of 3 in China dies during liposuction surgery after medical staff assume monitor warning alarm is faulty
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Will carbon cost of flights to Australasia put off long-haul tourists? Is Great Barrier Reef bleaching a turn-off too?
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Cherry blossom blues: why 60% of Japan’s workers want to skip the office ‘hanami’ party
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Chinese scientists plan surface-to-air missile with 2,000km kill range: Chinese researchers say they have designed a
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Egg-cited for Easter? Hong Kong offers carnivals, markets and a dash of culture over the holiday
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Japan’s fastest roller coaster closed for good over safety concerns, reports of broken bones
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Hong Kong man shot by police after wild 8km car chase in 2021 sues force over injuries
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Can 3 Body Problem do for Netflix what Game of Thrones did for HBO? Creators behind both series think it can
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US rapper Cardi B sees China fan base grow as increasing numbers copy singer’s iconic style, run online make-up tutorials to imitate looks
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Xi Jinping to China’s central bank: restart treasury-bond trade, after 2-decade hiatus
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South Korean footballer Son Jun-ho ‘grateful to be home’ after release from detention in China amid anti-corruption drive
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Hong Kong to host about 100 masterpieces from the Palace of Versailles as part of Beijing, Paris 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations
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EXCLUSIVE: Little-known Dubai prince who made a splash with US$500 million family office plan in Hong Kong postpones its opening at eleventh hour
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Families of Indonesian Lion Air crash victims welcome Boeing resignations, call for more safety accountability
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5 Hong Kong hikers rescued with help of police SOS mobile phone app in 2 months: Five Hong Kong
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60 Picasso masterpieces to go on display at Hong Kong’s M+ Museum in March 2025: More than 60 masterpieces by Pablo Picasso will go on display at Hong Kong’s M+ ...
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Move over, K-pop – J-pop groups want a share of global fan base, and Netflix and TikTok are helping
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Apple’s iPhone shipments slumped in February, highlighting why CEO Tim Cook went on a charm offensive in China
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Hong Kong court closes case against robber involved in HK$6.57 million heist after suspected suicide
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Mainland China says it will watch Taiwanese military exercises closely for signs of ‘provocation’
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Diaper dilemma: Japan firm switches to adult nappies, ditches baby products amid demographic crisis
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Hong Kong welcomes 100,000 visitors this month on 20 cruise ships, as Serenade of the Seas arrives for first-time visit
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Leader of a US Pacific territory tells of ‘lonely’ pivot away from China amid a dire economic crunch
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Chinese social media platform Weibo removes fake images showing a rapidly ageing Tencent founder Pony Ma
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Suharto’s mate: how a little-known Australian became a secret go-between for Indonesia’s leader and the West
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‘Lifestyle rather than performance’: a visual guide to wearing Chinese hanfu | SCMP Graphics
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Man in China fails to find life partner after 20 blind dates, sees role reversed, helps more than 300 couples find love in 7 years
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