Cyclone Michaung nears southern Indian states, water enters Chennai airport
At least four dead and runway of one of India's busiest airports submerged as storm triggers heavy torrential rains.
Category Archives: News
Spotify announces another round of major job cuts
The move is part of a wider trend as tech companies seek savings amid a slower-than-expected economy.
COP28’s UAE president defends climate science comments
Sultan al-Jaber hits out at 'repeated attempts to undermine' the work of the COP28 presidency in Dubai.
Indigenous advocacy leads to largest dam removal project in US history
Four dams are being demolished along the Klamath River in northern California, as salmon populations plummet.
Israel asks Palestinians to evacuate, but is any place safe in Gaza?
Israel has issued an evacuation map asking Palestinians to move south as it intensifies attacks on the besieged enclave.
At least 13 killed in armed fighting in India’s ethnic riots-hit Manipur
The bodies were found with multiple bullet wounds in a village in the northeastern state's Tengnoupal district.
Beijing accuses US navy of ‘illegally’ entering South China Sea territory
China says that the United States has undermined 'regional peace and stability'.
Yemen’s Houthis target Israel-linked ships in Red Sea. Here’s what to know
The Houthis seem to have made a strategic shift towards maritime operations to ramp up pressure on the US and Israel.
Venezuela claims large support for annexing oil-rich Guyana territory
Venezuela claims that a referendum showed massive support for establishing a state in Essequibo.
Corruption trial of Israeli PM Netanyahu resumes
An emergency order from Israel's justice minister following the events of October 7 had put the case on pause.
Deadly eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano
Eleven hikers found dead and another 12 missing after eruption of Mount Marapi volcano.
Israel orders evacuations as onslaught on Gaza widens
The Israeli army's assault is pushing further into the south of Gaza, leaving Palestinians little chance of safety.
Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow skips bail, refuses return
Chow, who played a leading role in the 2019 pro-democracy protests, is the latest dissident to flee Beijing's crackdown.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 59
Another attack from Yemen's Houthi group and renewed calls to end stepped up fighting - here are the major updates.
Second SCMP reporter dropped out of contact in China last year, sources say
Minnie Chan second reporter at Hong Kong newspaper to be subject of safety concerns, people familiar with matter say.
Netherlands accused of war crimes complicity for Israeli military supplies
Human rights groups say the Dutch state's export of plane parts to Israel makes it complicit in Gaza war crimes.
No end to suffering of Gaza children as Israeli attacks rage on
Thousands of children and minors killed and missing under the rubble amid relentless Israeli bombardment.
ISIL claims responsibility for bombing at Catholic mass in Philippines
At least four people were killed and dozens of others injured in the blast at Mindanao State University.
Eleven climbers dead, 12 missing after eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi
Authorities say 75 people were in the area when the West Sumatra volcano erupted on Sunday.
Floods, landslides kill dozens in northern Tanzania
East Africa has been hit for weeks by torrential rain and flooding linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon.