Chinese ‘lady killer’ gains 1 million fans in a month after sharing life as kept man in Japan
He keeps wife company while she does household chores, even though he does not actively assist her.
American reportedly kidnapped in southern Philippines by ‘men in black with M16 rifles’
One of the gunmen shot 26-year-old Elliot Onil Eastman in the leg before dragging him into a speedboat, police reports said.
Sinwar’s killing opens up opportunity and much uncertainty for the Israel-Gaza war
After hailing Yahya Sinwar’s death, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu swiftly warned the war ‘is not over yet’.
China’s home prices see biggest drop in 9 years despite efforts to revive market
New home prices in September fell 6.1 per cent year on year in 70 mainland cities, widening from a 5.7 per cent slump in August.
Hong Kong taxi drivers not obliged to learn Arabic, commerce chief says after policy address
Algernon Yau says authorities only suggested taxi drivers provide service information in Arabic in hopes of attracting Middle East tourists.
Malaysians mock all-male circus act for conservative north
The Great British Circus Malaysia announced a male-only act for Kelantan state in an apparent bid to abide by strict Islamist guidelines.
China’s deadly ICBM, Anita Mui’s mother faces second bankruptcy: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From China’s deadly ICBM to Malaysia’s fascination with ‘chaotic’ sisters, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Han Kang hopes that after Nobel Prize for Literature win her ‘life won’t change too much’
Han Kang, South Korea’s first Nobel Literature laureate, says win was a ‘joyful moment’ she ‘quietly celebrated’, but now it’s back to work.
Chinese firm Nuctech wins EU tenders despite subsidies inquiry
Scanner maker awarded over €15 million in EU-financed contracts for equipment at Italian ports.
Sri Lanka’s Dissanayake seeks strong win in election to advance crucial reforms
Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National People’s Power, which holds only three seats currently, is aiming to win a parliamentary majority.