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Science

Chinese breakthrough challenges Elon Musk’s verdict on paralysed patients

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Four patients with spinal cord injuries were able to move their limbs hours after groundbreaking surgery as part of a clinical trial led by Shanghai’s Fudan University. Photo: Fudan University

Military

Chinese satellites seen ‘dogfighting’, US Space Force official says

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A Shiyan-24C experimental satellite is launched from a sea platform in 2024. The satellite is among those seen “dogfighting in space”, according to the USSF. Photo: Handout

Military

US Navy to extend Pacific reach with long-range anti-ship F-16 missiles: report

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A Long Range Anti-Ship Missile sits next to an F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. The weapon could play a significant role in a potential conflict in the Asia-Pacific region. Photo: US Navy

Gender & Diversity

Chinese couple have 9 daughters, all named ‘di’, hoping for a son

A Chinese couple, longing for a son, welcomed nine daughters over 20 years, all named with the character “di”, meaning “brother”, reflecting traditional beliefs in son preference in China. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s richest woman loses half her wealth in 3 days

Marina Budiman. Photo: DCI Indonesia
Malaysian mothers win partial victory for children’s citizenship rights
Women and gender

Malaysian mothers win partial victory for children’s citizenship rights

Malaysian mothers have won a fight granting citizenship to their overseas-born children, but many remain in limbo.

Women and gender

Celebrating International Women’s Day

Southeast Asia

Asia’s young women choosing to go ‘boy sober’

Women and gender

How Malaysia’s cancel culture is hurting its music scene

Kehlani and Green Day are just the latest international acts affected by Malaysia’s regulations and government crackdowns.

How Malaysia’s cancel culture is hurting its music scene
The Philippines

Video | Sara Duterte to fight impeachment in Philippines

The embattled politician faces removal from office if at least two-thirds of the nation’s senators vote to convict her, according to the constitution

Ukraine war

Video | North Korean soldiers take selfie on Ukraine battlefield

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The Philippines

Video | One of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes erupts

Philippines’ Mount Kanlaon erupts, shooting hot ash and gas 3km into the air
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South Korea

Video | South Korea’s Yoon survives impeachment push

While thousands of angry citizens gathered in Seoul, members of the president’s PPP party boycotted the vote to remove him from office

Trail running and hiking

Test of endurance: a visual guide to The North Face 100 trail race in Hong Kong

The North Face 100 or TNF makes its much-anticipated return to Hong Kong this month. Here’s a look at the races and routes.

India

Video | New Delhi orders work from home as smog remains

New Delhi government orders staff to work from home as toxic smog covers Indian capital
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Environment

Video | South Asia’s toxic smog visible from space

Satellite images show toxic smog over South Asia visible from space
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Women and gender

Anxiety grows over disappearing girls in Malaysia

The recent disappearances of several girls have raised alarm among Malaysians.

Books and literature

Han Kang wins Nobel Prize for Literature

South Korean author Han Kang has made history as the first Asian woman to win the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Indonesia

Video | Over 80,000 attend Pope’s mass in Indonesia

Pope Francis holds mass for 80,000 in Indonesia before heading to Papua New Guinea
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Indonesia

Video | Pope praises Indonesians for choosing children over pets

Pope Francis questions choosing pets over children, praises Indonesia’s high birth rate
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Southeast Asia

Video | Indonesian Catholics in tears as pope visits Jakarta

Mpox

Video | Mpox makes resurgence around Asia

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Indonesia

Video | Why Indonesia is building a new capital

A fresh start: Why is Indonesia building a new capital?
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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Video | Philippine Olympic gold gymnast Carlos Yulo showered with gifts

Southeast Asia

Video | Cyanide poisoning likely killed 6 in Bangkok hotel

Japan

Video | Japan signs first defence pact in Asia with the Philippines

Japan can now deploy its forces to the Philippines under landmark defence pact
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Video | The people paid to pick up Manila’s plastic

‘The garbage doesn’t run out’: Filipino river rangers wade through muck to clear plastic waste
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Ukraine

Video | Ukrainian President Zelensky pays surprise visit to the Philippines

Singapore

Explainer | Severe flight turbulence and how to stay safe - a visual explainer

A visual explainer of what causes severe turbulence, which of the world’s flight paths were the most affected in 2023 and how travellers can stay safe.

Women and gender

Asia’s LGBT couples face hurdles in starting families

All across Asia, governments are encouraging people to have children, but this rarely extends to LGBT couples.

Asia’s LGBT couples face hurdles in starting families
Japan

Video | Japan’s ‘lonely death’ surge among elderly

Japan sees surge in ‘lonely deaths’ among elderly amid calls to tackle social isolation
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Myanmar

Video | Myanmar residents seek haven in Thailand

Japan

Video | First foreign-born sumo champion dies

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