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A forensic police officer marks a bullet casing as evidence at the site of a shooting at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation office on Monday. Photo: Reuters

Health & Environment

Bullets and bloodshed: why Thailand is struggling to tackle gun violence

The recent school shooting and killing of an official have raised the tally to 12 in three weeks in the tiny province of Nonthaburi alone.

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South Korean star Ha Young sorry for row over ancestor’s pro-Japanese ties

Malaysia’s Anwar slams ‘political drama’ over Tabung Haji debate walkout

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Politics

Can India and China rally Brics to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions?

Analysts say a unified Brics could support Oman-led talks for a resolution and provide an alternative to US diplomacy.

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Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Monday. Photo: AFP
Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Monday. Photo: AFP

Politics

US swaps ideology for ‘flexible realism’ and deterrence in Southeast Asia

Pentagon’s Colby urges allies to invest more in defence as Washington prioritises pragmatic Indo-Pacific partnerships over moral values.

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People

How a new UK law left overseas medical students ‘completely stranded’

The rule change has upended expectations that a NUMed degree could offer graduates a pathway to practising medicine in Britain.

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Politics

South Korea aims to criminalise fictional AI porn after man’s acquittal

Lawmakers move to close a legal loophole by proposing a bill criminalising virtual porn of fictional characters.

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South Korean activists protest against deepfake pornography in Seoul in 2024. Photo: AFP
South Korean activists protest against deepfake pornography in Seoul in 2024. Photo: AFP

Lifestyle & Culture

‘Too backward’: why South Korean football is struggling for loyalty

Observers say the K League has fallen short of the standards European clubs have set for quality, spectacle and emotional connection.

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Asia

Malaysia’s Liow released; Lee Kuan Yew’s pen up for auction: 7 Asia highlights

From North Korea’s dog meat advice to Prabowo at odds with Indonesia’s rich, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

Australasia

Albanese refuses to say sorry for ‘insulting’ melon joke about Japan PM

The Australian leader made the remarks about his Japanese counterpart last month, sparking backlash over perceived disrespect.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (right) with his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in Canberra on May 4. Photo: EPA

Politics

South Korea faces quandary over Ukraine’s air defence system request

If South Korea were to agree to Zelensky’s request, it could further strain ties with Russia and impair its own defence, analysts say.

The KM-SAM Cheongung missile system on display during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Seongnam last year. Photo: AFP
The KM-SAM Cheongung missile system on display during the Seoul International Aerospace and Defence Exhibition in Seongnam last year. Photo: AFP

Southeast Asia

Backlash sparks apology from Singapore restaurant over foraged seafood

Havelock Palace pledged stricter sourcing after a video of the incident also triggered a barrage of one-star Google reviews.

Lifestyle & Culture

AI zombie video on Singapore’s National Day sparks talk on filmmaking’s future

The creator behind the short video, Bersama Majulah, stresses that the ‘soul of the work’ is written by humans.

Politics

As US marks 75 years of defence pact with Philippines, can it stay the course?

Despite increased drills between the two allies, there are concerns that Washington’s aversion to conflict could weaken its commitment.

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Philippine marines conduct a military operation as part of the Rim of the Pacific exercises held at Bellows Air Force Station in Waimanalo, Hawaii, in June. Photo: Reuters

Southeast Asia

Philippines floods, landslides, kill at least 12, 8 missing

Over 500,000 people are affected across 33 provinces as monsoon rains batter the main island, Luzon, including the nation’s capital, Manila.

Police and officials remind residents to evacuate to higher ground as floodwaters inundate a village in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Photo: AP
Police and officials remind residents to evacuate to higher ground as floodwaters inundate a village in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Photo: AP

Southeast Asia

Former MP arrested in Thailand after shooting leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

The incident comes just days after a teen’s killing rampage at a school reignited debate over gun control.

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Lifestyle & Culture

Not ‘Mat Rempit’: Malaysia’s RX-Z riders fight for community’s reputation

Enthusiasts of the discontinued motorcycle say they are ‘more relaxed’ about racing and prioritise safety rather than chasing fame or money.

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People

Malaysia’s royals rise to the fore in a changing nation

Unstable coalitions have created greater room for the country’s royal institutions to influence government formation, observers say.

Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar salutes the guard of honour at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on January 31, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar salutes the guard of honour at the National Palace in Kuala Lumpur on January 31, 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE

Politics

Ready player 3: India offers Asean a US-China alternative

India pitches trade, missiles and room to hedge as the US and China vie for regional influence.

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Economics

‘A matter of survival’: Indonesia’s push for a financial hub in Bali

Luhut Pandjaitan wants investors to imagine kamikaze drones over Abu Dhabi, then picture themselves in Bali instead.

Health & Environment

Asia’s AI boom has a dirty secret: the coal that powers it

In the rush to build the digital future, regional tech hubs are digging up the past.

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THIS WEEK IN ASIA

Health & Environment

Bullets and bloodshed: why Thailand is struggling to tackle gun violence

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A forensic police officer marks a bullet casing as evidence at the site of a shooting at the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organisation office on Monday. Photo: Reuters

People

South Korean star Ha Young sorry for row over ancestor’s pro-Japanese ties

South Korean actors Jung Hae-in (left) and Ha Young in a still from Netflix’s “Our Sticky Love”. Photo: Netflix

Politics

Malaysia’s Anwar slams ‘political drama’ over Tabung Haji debate walkout

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attends a plenary session of the Russia-Asean Summit on June 18. Photo: EPA

Politics

Can India and China rally Brics to ease Strait of Hormuz tensions?

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Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on Monday. Photo: AFP

Politics

South Korea aims to criminalise fictional AI porn after man’s acquittal

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South Korean activists protest against deepfake pornography in Seoul in 2024. Photo: AFP
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