Egyptian court orders closure of news site Mada Masr and fines editor Lina Attalah, sparking international outcry 
Indonesia’s Nuclear Deal with Russia is Fraught with Concerns 
Amazon mining boss wanted by Brazil for sheltering Jair Bolsonaro’s spy chief has businesses, properties in Florida India sizes up US F-35 stealth jets in landmark first on home turf
US F-35 stealth fighters have joined Indian warplanes for military exercises near the Pakistan border in recent days, marking the first time America’s most advanced…
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AirAsia chief’s jab backfires, Singaporeans going ‘car-lite’: 7 Asia highlights
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…
Hong Kong leader calls for stronger construction oversight amid One Stanley case
Hong Kong will strengthen its regulatory regime and impose stiffer penalties to ensure strong deterrence against building violations, the city leader has pledged, following a…
Former American Idol singer Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison for wife’s murder
A former Ohio music pastor who once appeared on American Idol was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday after…
Bogota mayor presses Chinese-led consortium for more metro workers as auditors flag delays
Bogota mayor Carlos Fernando Galan has called on the Chinese-led consortium building the city’s first metro line to send more workers to its stations, after…