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‘Ridiculous’: why do Philippine communist rebels keep rejecting Marcos Jnr’s amnesty offers?
Rebels of the Communist Party of the Philippines say the roots of the armed conflict must first be addressed and resolved.
Doctors in Japan seek US$9,000 in damages from Google over nasty clinic reviews
The plaintiffs accused Google Maps of ignoring malicious reviews of their clinics in a class-action lawsuit.
Ethnic Nepali political prisoners in Bhutan await justice after decades behind bars
At least dozens of political prisoners are still being held in Bhutan’s jails, according to human rights organisations.
India election: what issues and parties are challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling BJP?
Voter concerns such as inflation and unemployment are unlikely to derail PM Modi and his ruling BJP’s path to victory, analysts say.
Israel ‘unhappy’ with China’s response to Iran, more Hongkongers seek divorce: SCMP’s 7 highlights of the week
From former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s HK$9 million office budget to Chinese scientists rigging a low-cost AI chip to power a hypersonic weapon, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Setback for China in Solomon Islands as pro-Beijing provincial leader loses election
Malaita premier Martin Fini, who recently signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Jiangsu province, lost his re-election bid.
Will fresh Middle East tensions blow up risks for small Asian firms?
Asian firms worry that Iran-Israel tensions could spill over to the Strait of Hormuz – a vital oil corridor for Asia – and provide more fuel to oil prices.