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The Archaeological Site Park of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, in Xian, Shaanxi province, encompasses Qin Shi Huang’s still-unopened tomb, along with burial pits containing the terracotta warriors. Photo: Xinhua
SCMP Highlights

Chinese emperor’s tomb mystery, US F-35s join Indian drills: 7 highlights

From Abby Choi’s HK$72m flat wasn’t a gift to France and Germany seeking new trade weapon, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

2026 Xi-Trump summits

Xi Jinping meets foreign leaders: tracker, September 2026

China-EU relations

US, EU forge ‘multilateral coalition’ against China’s industrial surge

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United States

India aims to anchor military ties with US as Indo-Pacific ‘resident power’

Despite trade tensions, a top US naval officer’s New Delhi visit signals that Washington remains keen to anchor India as a security partner.

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Ships sailing in the Bay of Bengal in the Indian Ocean as part of the 2020 Malabar naval exercise involving India, the US, Australia and Japan. Photo: Indian Navy/AFP
US and Allied vessels transit the Bay of Bengal as part of the 2021 Malabar exercise. Photo: AP
China energy security

Energy importers like China leading shift to clean energy: report

Clean capacity grows three times faster across China, India and Europe than in Middle East, North America and Russia, DNV says.

Italy

Workers, mostly Indian, building US consulate in Milan agree to record settlement

Potentially life-changing sums averaging US$50,400 begin under historic US$35 million labour exploitation deal.

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2026 Xi-Trump summits

In Focus | The ‘G2’ illusion: China wants equality while US seeks bargains

White House pageantry casts Beijing as an equal – unsettling India and raising questions about China’s Global South status.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Elon Musk

Musk hits out at ‘certain oligarchs’ for blocking Starlink in India

Responding to Musk’s apparent dig at Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal, New Delhi said its regulations were ‘fair’.

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Science

India-born US citizen drives research into light at sanctioned Chinese school

At the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Arup Neogi’s team explores how light and sound interact.

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Sexual harassment and assault

Has India improved women’s safety since 2012 Nirbhaya gang rape horror case?

Several reported rape cases in New Delhi recently show that the rights and safety of women are still being trampled upon, lawyers say.

A college student holds a placard during a march last month demanding police action and better safety for women following the alleged gang rape of a girl in New Delhi. Photo: Reuters
Indonesia

4 Indonesian seamen kidnapped by Somali pirates return home

The men were among 17 crew rescued a week ago when maritime police stormed the Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 tanker that was hijacked in April.

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Indonesia’s Foreign Minister Arrmanatha Nasir (left, in white shirt) accompanies an injured Indonesian seaman (in wheelchair) upon his arrival with three other seamen at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Protests around the world

India opposition lawmakers detained over protest against election chief

The march is a fresh political challenge to PM Narendra Modi, months after similar protests forced the resignation of his education minister.

China's military weapons

Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE jets in 6 months, report says

When they arrive the southeast Asian nation will become the third international operator of the aircraft, after Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes Singapore

Annual Economic Freedom of the World report compiled by Canada’s Fraser Institute ranks city first among 165 jurisdictions.

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Hong Kong lost the top spot for the first time in 2023, before reclaiming it in 2024 and retaining it in 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Ukraine

Why India is getting serious about ending the Ukraine war

US tariff threats and drone strikes on an Indian-owned factory are pushing Delhi to shift from passive advocacy to active peacemaking.

A Russian drone strike damaged a manufacturing facility belonging to Indian pharmaceutical firm Kusum Group in Ukraine on Sunday morning, killing one person and injuring several others. Photo: Instagram/kusum.ukraine
United States

‘A show of strength’: US F-35 stealth jets join Indian air drills

Joint drills offer New Delhi a glimpse of fifth-generation US air power, though analysts say Washington is keeping its top tech under wraps.

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SCMP Highlights

Singaporeans going ‘car-lite’, AirAsia chief’s jab backfires: 7 Asia highlights

From Japan’s strict visa rules to the Indian pilot hailed as a hero, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

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Fashion

Q&A | Azeeza Khan on her CFDA win, South Asian craftsmanship and pairing Nikes with dresses

Style sits down with the Chicago-based creative, whose designs have been worn by stars like Barbra Streisand, Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez.

Azeeza Khan is the founder of her namesake fashion label, Azeeza. Photo: Handout
Defence

Why India’s missile deals in Central Asia matter to Russia and China

By supplying Akash missile systems, New Delhi offers Central Asian nations a cheap, reliable alternative.

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Ukraine

India seeks to be ‘a little bit more involved’ in ending Ukraine war: minister

The external affairs minister’s comments point to a more active role for Delhi after years of taking a cautious approach to the war.

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Protests around the world

India election chief faces calls to resign from protesters, opposition

The protesters say a nationwide voter-roll revision exercise launched last year has disenfranchised millions ⁠of eligible voters.

Protesters carry India’s national flag during a demonstration calling for the resignation the country’s Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the revision of Sunday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

Most G20 trade ministers reject US call for capacity curbs, China says

Ministry of Commerce says issue was ‘highly controversial’ at G20 trade meeting last week, contrasting with US statement.

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A photograph taken on April 18, 2024, shows BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded onto a ship at a port in Yantai, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Middle East

Flydubai plane attack: co-pilot was banned from flying over extremist views

The UAE has cancelled all flights to Israel, complicating travel for hundreds of passengers who fly between the countries on a typical day.

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Narendra Modi

India’s Modi faces dual pressure from ‘cockroach’ movement, opposition parties

The two groups’ objection to the revised voter rolls has fuelled speculation that they could become a new potent political force.

US-China trade war

Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of Trade

United States Trade Representative confirms recommendations must go through a legal process before implementation of new economic initiative.

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United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a press conference at the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee on Thursday. Photo: AP
Middle East

Investigators probe why co-pilot stabbed captain of Flydubai flight to Israel

The suspect, an Omani citizen, is under arrest and Saudi authorities are working with countries, including Israel, to determine a motive.

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Passengers inside the rerouted Flydubai flight FZ 1073, ahead of its departure to Tel Aviv from Saudi Arabia’s Tabuk airport. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Anti-South Asian online hate surges in US under Trump 2.0, study finds

Trump’s immigration crackdown and economic anxiety have led to a spike in racist posts targeting South Asians, especially on X.

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Food and agriculture

India’s brutal monsoon plays havoc with harvests, raising fears of slow spending

Consumption typically takes a hit when rainfall is deficient, as weaker harvests mean less cash in farmers’ pockets.

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