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After years of negotiations, a British museum has agreed to return a colonial-era collection of human remains to the Indigenous Naga people of the Indian subcontinent, Naga representatives said on Saturday.
The UAE crushed Indonesia to keep alive their hopes of a semi-final place at the Women’s Asia Cup – then reminded one of their injured colleagues she remains firmly in their thoughts.
ON Aug. 19, 2026, the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan and the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines held the 4th Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare in Manila. The meeting highlighted the continuous partnership on health care and the two countries’ deepening cooperation, focusing on three areas the Philippine…
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
AIRASIA MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s best travel booking app, has been accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the Philippines, strengthening its airline partnerships and giving Filipino and international travelers more choice when flying to and from the Philippines, while supporting greater conne…
Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
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The legal battle threatens Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential bid as a Senate impeachment trial reaches the 10th week
The legal battle threatens Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential bid as a Senate impeachment trial reaches the 10th week
Two-day event co-organised by SCMP Learn and HSBC Premier features insights from educators, policymakers and C-suite executives.
Analysts say their renewed courtship gives Umno greater leverage over Anwar while allowing both sides to test cooperation limits
Analysts say their renewed courtship gives Umno greater leverage over Anwar while allowing both sides to test cooperation limits
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Fully AI-generated, 30-episode Journey to the West series debuts, as shifting production economics transform the industry
Fully AI-generated, 30-episode Journey to the West series debuts, as shifting production economics transform the industry
South Korea is likely to experience a warmer winter this year due to a stronger El Nino, which is expected to persist until February, according to the weather agency Friday.
Japanese brewer bets on lighter flavors and HiteJinro’s local reach in a market growing five times faster than global average
From offline retail to at-home disposal services, sex doll market continues to expand while legal safeguards lag, concerns persist over access to products resembling minors
Kathmandu: An Australian tunnelling expert who helped to orchestrate the extraordinary rescue of two workers from a hydropower tunnel in northern Nepal is headed for the disaster zone, firmly believing there is still hope of finding more survivors trapped hundreds of metres below the earth.
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte shows a document to reporters at the Quezon city justice hall Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, after an arrest warrant was issued on charges that she publicly threatened to have the president and two other people assassinated. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday shared on social media a report from the customs chief showing that South Korea's cumulative exports so far this year had already surpassed last year's annual record.
Pongpan Pattapan makes udon noodles at his restaurant, Seto Sanuki Udon, in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Shota Manda)
New factory and energy projects in Suez zone back gradual shift away from US dollar in bilateral investment
New factory and energy projects in Suez zone back gradual shift away from US dollar in bilateral investment
Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that China’s emphasis on fostering common security “reflected a principle long championed” by Iran, urging regional nations to build a "homegrown" security architecture.
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte did not have a mugshot taken during her booking at the Quezon City Regional Trial Court, with her lawyer saying she instead submitted her own photographs to the court on Saturday.
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MANILA, Philippines — Two opposition groups welcomed the arrest warrant issued against Vice President Sara Duterte, calling it a step in the right direction.
Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa affirms no higher US tariffs on Japanese goods and supply chains for critical minerals to be reinforced
Trade and Industry Minister Ryosei Akazawa affirms no higher US tariffs on Japanese goods and supply chains for critical minerals to be reinforced
1951 -- South Korea establishes the Women's Army Corps amid the 1950-53 Korean War.
At least 1 person is dead and 11 are missing after the disaster struck a town in Suichuan county early on Saturday
At least 1 person is dead and 11 are missing after the disaster struck a town in Suichuan county early on Saturday
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in five towns in September.
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Dispute between TPP and KMT over tech hub candidates could have ‘butterfly effect’ and spill into other battlegrounds, analysts say
Dispute between TPP and KMT over tech hub candidates could have ‘butterfly effect’ and spill into other battlegrounds, analysts say
Rebuilding devastated border villages means backing local support networks long after foreign aid money disappears
Rebuilding devastated border villages means backing local support networks long after foreign aid money disappears
Malaysia has declared a state of emergency in a district in Sarawak state after haze caused by wildfires in neighbouring Indonesia increased air pollution to “hazardous” levels.
An epidemic is sweeping the country, with at least 986 children dead since March and cases topping 180,000 following vaccine campaign delays
An epidemic is sweeping the country, with at least 986 children dead since March and cases topping 180,000 following vaccine campaign delays
Kathmandu: Relatives with the grim task of identifying their loved ones missing in Nepal’s catastrophic floods go filing through the gates of Kathmandu’s Maharajgunj Medical Campus, uncertain of what they will see, or what they want to find.
South Korea's industry minister urged the United States on Saturday to ease tariffs on equipment that Korean companies will need to import for a US$5.8 billion steel mill in Louisiana they are investing in.
Readers discuss a recourse for victims of transboundary air pollution, tourist spending, tourism videos past and present, and Hongkong Post’s options
Readers discuss a recourse for victims of transboundary air pollution, tourist spending, tourism videos past and present, and Hongkong Post’s options
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said Saturday she feared for her life following the Quezon City Regional Trial Court’s issuance of an arrest warrant against her.
Many Southeast Asian cities lack adequate heat risk assessments, and have weak regulations protecting outdoor workers, a report says