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People & Culture

Japanese woman finds underwear-clad boss in her bed, calmly leaves, calls police

A Japanese woman was shocked when she returned home unexpectedly to find her boss in her bed, clad only in his underwear. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

Diplomacy

‘Setting sun’: on Trump’s parade day, Chinese media see a US in decline

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US Army soldiers take part participate in the 250th birthday parade on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Diplomacy

Trump’s military parade ends, protest tensions in Los Angeles – as it happened

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A demonstrator runs through tear gas during a “No Kings” protest against US President Donald Trump’s policies and federal immigration sweeps, in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Trending in China

Chinese woman schemes to make US$1.4 million, lives with rich men, loots homes

A woman in China cooked up a scheme to make US$1.4 million over a five-year period by living with rich men and looting their luxury homes. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/163.com

Diplomacy

Chinese envoy urges Israel to halt ‘risky’ Iran attacks, warns of consequences

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Israel’s Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv on Saturday. Photo: AP
Chinese Premier Li Qiang hails first-ever three-way talks with SE Asia, Gulf nations
Li Qiang

Video | China's Li Qiang hails inaugural summit with Asean, Gulf nations

Malaysia

The Malaysian woman on a historic motorbike quest

Cambodia

Video | Xi ends Southeast Asia tour in Cambodia

Anwar Ibrahim

Video | Xi Jinping calls for closer China-Asean trade ties

Xi told Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim that Beijing was ready to upgrade its free-trade deal with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the face of Trump tariffs

President Xi Jinping calls for closer China-Asean trade ties during his Malaysia visit
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Video | Who’s behind the scam network in Southeast Asia?

Southeast Asia forced-labour scams

Video | Why Southeast Asia is a hotbed for Chinese gangs

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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.

Malaysian mothers win partial victory for children’s citizenship rights
Asia

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

The Philippines

Video | One of the Philippines’ most active volcanoes erupts

Indonesia

Video | Trump showers praise on Indonesia’s Prabowo during congratulatory call

Trump showers praise on Indonesia’s Prabowo during congratulatory call
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Thailand

Video | Bangkok shrine bombing suspect acquitted

Thai woman acquitted over 2015 Erawan shrine bombing that killed 20
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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.

Indonesia

Video | Free lunches for 83 million Indonesians?

Thailand

Video | Blood and blades at Thailand vegetarian festival

Blood and blades as Thailand celebrates vegetarian festival
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The Philippines

Video | Filipino book lover turns home into communal library

Filipino book lover turns home into communal library
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Indonesia

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

Asia

Video | Indonesian Catholics in tears as pope visits Jakarta

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Indonesia

Video | Is black magic to blame for Indonesia’s new capital woes?

Fears of black magic envelop Indonesia’s new capital Nusantara
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Indonesia

Video | Why Indonesia is building a new capital

Bangladesh

Video | Joy after Hasina exit, but what’s next for Bangladesh?

Asia

Video | Cyanide poisoning likely killed 6 in Bangkok hotel

Six foreigners killed in suspected poisoning in Thailand hotel
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Video | Thailand moves closer to legalising same-sex marriage

Thailand’s lower house of parliament approves bill recognising same-sex marriage
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Video | Vietnam’s president resigns amid corruption crackdown

Myanmar

Video | Myanmar youth flee military draft

Indonesia

Video | How Indonesia’s ‘TikTok general’ Prabowo won the presidential race

From fiery populist to TikTok virality, how Indonesia’s Prabowo rebranded for Gen Z voters
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Singapore

Video | Singapore’s lion dance with a twist

Breaking stereotypes: Singapore launches elderly lion dance troupe
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Asia

Video | The female tuk-tuk drivers fighting prejudice in Cambodia

Tourism

Video | Tourism and aviation booming in Southeast Asia

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