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- ‘Goofy’: declassified 1994 files show how world powers doubted North Korea’s Kim Jong-ilby SCMP’s Asia desk on 28. mars 2025 at 07:45
Newly released files show experts from the US and Russia were sceptical he could hold onto power in the wake of his father’s sudden death.
- Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?by Sam Beltran on 28. mars 2025 at 07:30
Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.
- Scores feared trapped in Thailand’s Chatuchak site as Myanmar earthquake rocks Bangkokby Aidan Jones,Associated Press,Agence France-Presse on 28. mars 2025 at 06:54
A state of emergency has been declared in Bangkok as rescuers rush to the site of a collapsed building where at least 80 workers are unaccounted for.
- South Korean mayor sparks outrage by blaming female employees for wildfire woesby SCMP’s Asia desk on 28. mars 2025 at 05:36
Kim Doo-gyeom of Ulsan city cites limitations in fighting the devastating blaze, saying it is not easy to send women into ‘rugged mountain areas’.
- Malaysia arrests Muslim preacher as Hindu temple relocation row rages onby Hadi Azmi on 28. mars 2025 at 04:50
Controversy refuses to die down even as PM Anwar declared ‘victory’ after laying foundation stone for a mosque to be built on temple site.
- Hegseth says US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threatby Agence France-Presse on 28. mars 2025 at 03:34
The US defence chief told Philippine President Marcos that deterrence was needed in the South China Sea due to Beijing’s actions.
- US detention of Filipino green card holder, other Asian immigrants spark deportation fearsby Sam Beltran on 28. mars 2025 at 03:00
The detention of a Filipino who has lived in the US for 50 years shows the huge shift in immigration enforcement under Trump, observers say.
- Is North Korea’s nuclear submarine a game changer or ‘vanity project’?by Julian Ryall on 28. mars 2025 at 00:14
North Korea’s first SSBN is likely to lag far behind its US and South Korean submarine rivals, analysts say.
- Australia PM calls general election for May 3, amid inflation and housing challengesby Associated Press on 27. mars 2025 at 21:36
The PM’s Labour Party is seeking a second term, but many expect the opposition conservative coalition to pick up seats.
- How Trump may inadvertently calm the waters of the Indo-Pacificby Nicholas Ross Smith on 27. mars 2025 at 21:30
Donald Trump is likely to keep projecting power in Asia but his focus on other priorities will reshape regional dynamics.