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We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.
1. Trump claims US ‘obliterated’ Iran nuclear sites, threatens more attacks

2. How much of a future does Elon Musk really have in US politics?

3. Move over Labubu – Fugglers look to take crown from Hong Kong-designed plush toy

4. How Huawei’s silicon strategy defies US sanctions, advances China’s AI ambitions

5. ‘It helps me survive’: inside the UK’s thriving Chinese gig economy



Trump extends Iran ceasefire; Hong Kong actress’ second cancer shock: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Alternative treatments for knee pain; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

Singapore’s US-interest balancing act, viral Songkran clash: 7 Asia highlights

Iran’s lesson for China, record-breaking Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed

SCMP Highlights

US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Labubu faces competition: 5 weekend reads you missed

US President Donald Trump giving an address about US strikes on Iran. Photo: AFP

This satellite picture by Planet Labs PBC is said to show Iran’s underground nuclear enrichment site at Fordo after a US air strike targeted the facility on June 22, 2025. Photo: AP

Illustration: Henry Wong

Fugglers are “funny-ugly monsters” created by a British artist. Photo: Handout

Illustration: Brian Wang

Chinese graduates in London are turning to flexible work amid a downturn in the UK job market, which has led to the emergence of a thriving Chinese-language gig economy. Photo: Shutterstock

China’s 6G-powered warfare system, Xi urges ceasefire in Middle East: SCMP’s 7 highlights

Newly developed system can deliver significant advantages against modern military radars, according to researchers involved in the project. Photo: Shutterstock

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Photo: Shutterstock

A vet developed symptoms of the tick-borne SFTS virus after treating a cat at his practice in Japan’s Mie prefecture in May. Photo: Shutterstock

Photo shows US dollar and Chinese yuan banknotes in Fuyang city, East China’s Anhui province. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images

A woman emerges from a drainage hole in Makati City in the Philippines. Photo: William Roberts

China hits out at US and Israel, calls for de-escalation of conflict with Iran

Fu Cong, China’s ambassador to the UN, told a Security Council meeting on Sunday that the US had “dealt a heavy blow to the international nuclear non-proliferation regime”. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

Chinese media rains on Trump parade, heat shield breakthrough: 5 weekend reads you missed

US President Donald Trump takes part in a reenlistment ceremony for US Army soldiers during a military parade commemorating the Army’s 250th anniversary on Saturday in Washington. Photo: AP

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

A mainland visitor poses next to the Mong Kok MTR station sign. The station and the Tsim Sha Tsui one are particularly popular with tourists from across the border. Photo: Timon Johnson

Chinese scientists have created a carbide ceramic that exceeds 3,600 degrees Celsius in a world-first breakthrough. Photo: Chinese Academy of Sciences

A fisherman places India’s national flags on his boat as he prepares for a boat rally to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces at the Kasimedu fishing harbour in Chennai on May 25. Photo: AFP

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

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From escalating tensions in the Middle East to UK Chinese graduates’ struggles, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend


From escalating tensions in the Middle East to UK Chinese graduates’ struggles, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.


US strikes Iran nuclear sites, Labubu faces competition: 5 weekend reads you missed

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}From escalating tensions in the Middle East to UK Chinese graduates’ struggles, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend

1. Trump claims US ‘obliterated’ Iran nuclear sites, threatens more attacks

2. How much of a future does Elon Musk really have in US politics?

3. Move over Labubu – Fugglers look to take crown from Hong Kong-designed plush toy

From escalating tensions in the Middle East to UK Chinese graduates’ struggles, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend