Current Affairs

Japan’s Russia concern, businesses choose Malaysia over Singapore: 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…

By Samantha Johnson / June 2, 2026

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Cartel De La Sierra / Los Tlacos Releases of Training Camp for Gunmen

By Samantha Johnson / July 22, 2026
The ‘New’ US War on Organized Crime

By Samantha Johnson / July 22, 2026
Malaysia won’t be intimidated over Israelis’ entry ban, Anwar tells US lawmakers

By Samantha Johnson / July 22, 2026
4 boys arrested over wet tissue ball, water assaults on pedestrians in Tsuen Wan

By Samantha Johnson / July 22, 2026
World’s first AI model to earn perfect score at maths Olympiad comes from China’s RedNote

By Samantha Johnson / July 22, 2026