SCMP Asian News

Aside from memes, social media discussions and commentaries in the national media delved into the implications of the political dramas for the country.

The ICC rejected an attempt by the Philippines to block an investigation into thousands of deaths during ex-President Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ campaign, saying it was ‘not satisfied that the Philippines is undertaking relevant investigations’.

The person was taking part in a tour to the Joint Security Area, the border village in the demilitarised zone separating the two Koreas where soldiers from both sides stand guard.

Thuzar Maung, who runs a Muslim refugee support group and is an outspoken supporter of Myanmar’s pro-democracy movement, fled Myanmar for Malaysia in 2015 to escape growing violence against Muslims.

Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan have managed to hold their own against developed economies in other regions for decades. However, amid geopolitical fragmentation, game-changing technological advancements and social divisions, they need to adapt quickly.

The hike, caused by heavy rains disrupting supplies, has hit consumers, with many forgoing the essential element in Indian meals. But growers are elated.

The country’s first-ever sovereign wealth fund has been touted as a way to accelerate growth, after earlier sparking transparency concerns over how it would be managed and financed.

Perikatan Nasional’s Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor stands accused of bringing the Selangor monarchy into disrepute with his ‘lousy’ swipe at a fellow chief minister.

The opposition figurehead, who has lived in self-exile in France since 2015, had called on Cambodian voters to void their votes when they go to polling stations on Sunday.

Murders in the state shot up an unprecedented 150 per cent in the first six months, while unarmed gang robberies were up 88 per cent and rapes increased 17 per cent, according to police figures.

Police have been guarding the strange object since it was first reported to them on Sunday. Authorities don’t believe the cylinder came from a commercial aircraft, but it could be fallen space debris.

No fewer than four people were attacked by dolphins at Suishohama Beach on Sunday, according to reports. One victim in his 60s was left with broken ribs and a mauled hand.

Tokyo has agreed to help give Saudi Arabia’s solar-power capabilities a technological boost as it eyes Beijing’s growing reach in the Middle East warily. But analysts say the Japanese PM wields ‘relatively little influence’ over Riyadh.

Younger generations are losing interest in the profession but the trade is unlikely to disappear as incense is a ‘core element of spiritual life’ in Vietnam.

The country’s pledge for better preparation for intense downpours and flooding has not been followed, and spending should focus on prevention not recovery, experts urge after at least 40 people lost their lives in less than a week of heavy rains.

India has refused to use its G20 presidency to discuss additional sanctions on Russia but observers say New Delhi has to play a balancing act and work towards a consensus.

Pakistan’s powerful General Asim Munir and Iran’s General Mohammad Hossein Bagheri have agreed to work together, vowing to ‘eradicate [the] menace of terrorism’ following a surge in attacks.

In May, authorities confiscated a range of watches from the brand because of the presence of the letters LGBTQ on them.

Sale of privately built homes fell to 278 units in June, the lowest since 170 homes were sold last December, after the government recently doubled stamp duties for foreign buyers to 60 per cent and increased levies for second-home buyers.

Tim Shaddock and his dog, Bella were found in good health by a tuna trawler off the coast of Mexico this week, after they were lost at sea for two months.