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Kick-off in Kolkata: how Lionel Messi was dragged into an Indian election battle
The BJP has latched on to the crowd chaos during Messi’s visit to West Bengal to demand the resignation of the state’s chief minister.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:02PM
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Men rescued after drunken quarrel lands them in bottom of a well
16 Dec 2025 - 2:52PM
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16 Dec 2025 - 1:08PM
Pakistan
India wary as US backs Pakistan with F-16 upgrades and mineral projects
Analysts say New Delhi faces an ‘uncomfortable truth’ as Washington and Beijing find rare common ground on stability in Pakistan.
16 Dec 2025 - 3:16PM
China-Latin America relations
Mexico stands by its decision for 50 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods
Government defends tariff package as vital to supporting domestic workers and producers, and not aimed at curbing imports from China.
16 Dec 2025 - 2:27AM
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China's military weapons
Chinese tank, upgraded for high altitudes, could be sent to border with India
The Type 99B has been designed for ‘rapid and sustained combat operations’ in areas like the Himalayas, according to state media.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:33PM
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Mainland China
China-led Asia-Pacific lifts global aviation outlook as profits set to soar
Passenger demand from China and India, eased visa rules and freight resilience drive growth as IATA forecasts record airline profits in 2026.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:05PM
Disease
Does India’s HIV success story overlook its poorest state?
Figures from one district in Bihar show thousands living with HIV, contrasting sharply with India’s broader success in cutting infections.
15 Dec 2025 - 7:45PM
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Indian fans storm stadium after Messi exit
Fans were left with barely a glimpse of Messi after paying over US$100 to see the touring Argentine superstar.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:42PM
Asia housing and property
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After vitalising its property market, India must shore up its weaknesses
The sustainability of the real estate boom will depend on how well New Delhi can address lingering gaps in affordability and infrastructure.
15 Dec 2025 - 5:43PM
SCMP Highlights
Japan, US defence chiefs discuss China; Mexico’s tariffs: SCMP daily highlights
From Trump and Modi’s phone call to scientists addressing implant rejection with a soft brain chip, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
Mainland China
In India, tycoon’s call to adopt ‘996’ work culture in China spurs debate
India’s parliament is debating a new law to allow staff the ‘right to disconnect’ from workplace communications after their official hours.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:56PM
Bangladesh
Are India and Bangladesh sidestepping Hasina’s exile to improve frayed ties?
A national security bilateral meeting and Narendra Modi’s message of support for Khaleda Zia signal that ties are on the mend.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:03PM
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China-India relations
Trump, Modi have ‘warm’ phone call – but 2025 unlikely to end with a trade deal
Even after calls for India to contribute more in the Indo-Pacific to counter China and deepen defence ties, Trump refuses to budge on trade concessions.
12 Dec 2025 - 7:07AM
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Pakistan
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How Pakistan’s rising confidence could shape a cooperative South Asia
If Gulf investment, Chinese strategic interest and Pakistani willingness align, the region could shift from confrontation to collaboration.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:30AM
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Behind Russia’s show of strength in India lies a fragile partnership
Despite Russia’s display of defiance and India’s quest for autonomy, US policy shifts are pushing both into uncharted geopolitical territory.
12 Dec 2025 - 5:46AM
Singapore
As more department stores in Singapore struggle, can they adapt and survive?
The closure of more Isetan outlets comes in the wake of brands like Robinsons, Daimaru and SOGO that have ceased operations in Singapore.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:16PM
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Trade
Rupee slump ‘a little relief’ for Indian exporters amid US trade talks
The lower rupee is helping Indian industries that have been absorbing tariff losses in the hopes of a US-India trade deal, analysts say.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:24PM
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Americas and the Caribbean
Mexico lawmakers approve tariff increase on Chinese and other Asian imports
The move, which still requires Senate approval, would affect goods like cars, clothes and steel from China, India, South Korea and elsewhere.
11 Dec 2025 - 2:42AM
2026 Olympic Winter Games
How India’s Thekkada went from a coffee farm to chasing Winter Olympics dream
The 30-year-old grew up in southern India and is a long shot to qualify for the Milano-Cortina Games but wants to inspire others.
11 Dec 2025 - 3:03AM
Russia
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Why India can’t afford to let relations with Russia crumble
Partnering with Moscow brings New Delhi important leverage on Washington and Beijing as well as support for continued strategic autonomy.
11 Dec 2025 - 5:44AM
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European Union
India-EU trade pact nears finish line despite carbon tax dispute and Russia
Brussels is looking past India’s ties with Moscow to secure a vital economic win, with analysts predicting a deal within months.
10 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM
Artificial intelligence
Microsoft makes US$17.5 billion pledge for AI cloud in India
The country of 1.45 billion people is increasingly drawing the attention of AI power brokers as a market and a source of talent and data.
10 Dec 2025 - 12:03PM
Aviation
IndiGo flight chaos exposes risks of India’s aviation duopoly
India’s largest airline grounded nearly 3,000 flights last week, showing how easily a staffing crunch at one carrier can paralyse the sector.
10 Dec 2025 - 3:22PM
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Thailand
Owners flee to Thailand after Indian nightclub fire killed 25
Authorities have appealed to Interpol for help to find brothers Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who escaped to Phuket.
9 Dec 2025 - 3:33PM
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Millionaires and billionaires
Meet Netra Mantena and Vamsi Gadiraju – who just had a ‘billionaire wedding’
Bollywood’s Madhuri Dixit, Ranveer Singh and Shahid Kapoor performed at the viral nuptials, with guests including Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Anderson.
8 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
Nepal
‘Like a market’: Chinese marriage brokers hunt for brides in Nepal
China’s bachelor crisis meets Nepal’s poverty in a trade that blurs the lines between arranged marriage and coercion.
9 Dec 2025 - 2:36PM
Asia housing and property
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Asia’s housing affordability squeeze shows no signs of slowing
Some of the sharpest increases in property values are in economies facing major headwinds or those suffering from an acute shortage of affordable housing.
8 Dec 2025 - 5:23PM
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