Who was Vanshika Saini? 21-year-old Indian student found dead at Ottawa beach in Canada
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/who-was-vanshika-saini-21-year-old-indian-student-found-dead-at-ottawa-beach-in-canada/articleshow/120717482.cms
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The Times of India
Who was Vanshika Saini? 21-year-old Indian student found dead at Ottawa beach in Canada - The Times of India
Rest of World News: A 21-year-old Indian student from Dera Bassi, Punjab, was found dead under mysterious circumstances at a beach in Ottawa, Canada.
Hope and fear as tourists trickle back to Kashmir town after attack
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn80k0ven13o
The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn80k0ven13o
The escalation in tensions means it could be years before tourism and businesses thrive again in Kashmir.
Asia needs new trade partners, stronger markets to survive US tariffs: ADB chief
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3308303/asia-needs-new-trading-partners-stronger-internal-markets-survive-trade-war-adb-chief?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/article/3308303/asia-needs-new-trading-partners-stronger-internal-markets-survive-trade-war-adb-chief?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Asia urged to seek new markets, boost local spending to survive trade war
The head of the Asian Development Bank warns that reliance on exports leaves the region vulnerable to Washington’s high-tariff strategy.
China’s military rapidly expands use of low-cost AI-powered drones in ‘phased leap’
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3308152/chinas-military-rapidly-expands-use-low-cost-ai-powered-drones-phased-leap?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3308152/chinas-military-rapidly-expands-use-low-cost-ai-powered-drones-phased-leap?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
China’s military expands use of low-cost AI-powered drones in ‘phased leap’
Multiple state media reports have highlighted the PLA’s modern warfare technology, from micro drones to those guided by fibre-optic cables.
India’s Rafale-Marine fighter jet deal targets China, Pakistan maritime challenges
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3308294/indias-rafale-marine-fighter-jet-deal-targets-china-pakistan-maritime-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3308294/indias-rafale-marine-fighter-jet-deal-targets-china-pakistan-maritime-challenges?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
India’s Rafale fighter jet deal: a maritime power play against China, Pakistan?
Analysts say the new jets represent a major upgrade, replacing the ageing and accident-prone MiG-29K fleet on India’s aircraft carriers.
HSBC unveils US$3 billion in stock buy-back after first-quarter profit beats estimates
https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3308301/hsbc-unveils-us3-billion-stock-buy-back-after-1st-quarter-profit-beats-estimates?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/business/banking-finance/article/3308301/hsbc-unveils-us3-billion-stock-buy-back-after-1st-quarter-profit-beats-estimates?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Developing | HSBC to buy back US$3 billion in stocks after first quarter profit beats polls
HSBC unveiled new US$3 billion share buy-back programme and announced first-quarter dividend of 10 US cents per share.
Nepal to demand experience for Everest climbers in new safety push
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3308309/nepal-demand-experience-everest-climbers-new-safety-push?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/south-asia/article/3308309/nepal-demand-experience-everest-climbers-new-safety-push?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Nepal to demand experience for Everest climbers in new safety push
Aspiring to conquer the world’s highest peak? Nepal says not so fast – you’ll need a 7,000-metre climb in the country under your belt first.
Canada’s Mark Carney: political newcomer who says he’s best in crisis
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3308314/canadas-mark-carney-political-newcomer-who-says-hes-best-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed
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South China Morning Post
Canada’s Carney: political newcomer who says he’s best in a crisis
Mark Carney secured a term as prime minister despite having never served in parliament.
Malaysia’s Forest City: will funds from family offices be a lifeline for ailing project?
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3308317/malaysias-forest-city-will-funds-family-offices-be-lifeline-ailing-project?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/economics/article/3308317/malaysias-forest-city-will-funds-family-offices-be-lifeline-ailing-project?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Malaysia’s Forest City: will funds from family offices be a lifeline?
The development has been plagued by delays brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic and bankruptcy battles.
Hong Kong radio DJ arrested for alleged voyeurism after filming nurse
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3308327/hong-kong-radio-dj-arrested-alleged-voyeurism-after-filming-nurse?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3308327/hong-kong-radio-dj-arrested-alleged-voyeurism-after-filming-nurse?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Hong Kong radio DJ arrested for alleged voyeurism after recording nurse
Suspect ‘was arrested last night and admitted to recording the video for his fantasies’, insider says.
Asian-American veterans share their stories 50 years after Vietnam war
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3308329/asian-american-veterans-share-their-stories-50-years-after-vietnam-war?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3308329/asian-american-veterans-share-their-stories-50-years-after-vietnam-war?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Looking like ‘the enemy’: Asian-American veterans share Vietnam war stories
More Asian-American veterans are reflecting on the life-changing war that was at times made more complicated by their race.
Butler, Warriors beat Rockets in Game 4; take 3-1 playoff lead
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/29/butler-warriors-beat-rockets-in-game-4-take-3-1-playoff-lead?traffic_source=rss
Jimmy Butler III fought through injury to lead the Golden State Warriors to a crucial Game 4 win over Houston Rockets.
https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2025/4/29/butler-warriors-beat-rockets-in-game-4-take-3-1-playoff-lead?traffic_source=rss
Jimmy Butler III fought through injury to lead the Golden State Warriors to a crucial Game 4 win over Houston Rockets.
Israel bombing Beirut to “expose weakness” of Lebanon
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/quotable/2025/4/29/israel-bombing-beirut-to-expose-weakness-of-lebanon?traffic_source=rss
“The Israelis did not achieve the objective of destroying Hezbollah.”
https://www.aljazeera.com/video/quotable/2025/4/29/israel-bombing-beirut-to-expose-weakness-of-lebanon?traffic_source=rss
“The Israelis did not achieve the objective of destroying Hezbollah.”
Trump made Carney's turnaround victory possible
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ypz7yx73wo
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ypz7yx73wo
Mark Carney's party pull off an election win that once looked near-impossible, until the US president targeted Canada.
Iran blames 'negligence' for port blast as death toll rises to 70
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdz300p0qlo
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpdz300p0qlo
The interior minister said "some individuals deemed responsible" for Saturday's blast at Shahid Rajaee are being questioned.
Student in South Korea injures 7 during stabbing rampage at Cheongju high school
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3308338/student-south-korea-injures-7-during-stabbing-rampage-cheongju-high-school?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3308338/student-south-korea-injures-7-during-stabbing-rampage-cheongju-high-school?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Student in South Korea injures 7 during stabbing rampage at Cheongju high school
Police are investigating the motive behind the shocking attack that injured educators, staff and a parent.
China mulls law on standards for national 5-year plans
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3308326/china-mulls-law-standards-national-5-year-plans?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3308326/china-mulls-law-standards-national-5-year-plans?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
China mulls law on standards for national 5-year plans
Draft legislation goes before the NPC, a decade after first being mooted.
Mao’s protracted war insights offered as inspiration in US-China trade conflict
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3308337/maos-protracted-war-insights-offered-inspiration-us-china-trade-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/china/politics/article/3308337/maos-protracted-war-insights-offered-inspiration-us-china-trade-conflict?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Mao’s protracted war insights offered as inspiration in US-China trade conflict
Beijing Daily commentary said the famous 1938 essay would encourage people to remain confident of eventual victory.
Singapore elections, Japan’s World Expo, Thai park ranger sacked: 7 Asia highlights
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3308168/singapore-elections-japans-world-expo-thai-park-ranger-sacked-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/east-asia/article/3308168/singapore-elections-japans-world-expo-thai-park-ranger-sacked-7-asia-highlights?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Singapore elections, Thai park ranger sacked: 7 Asia highlights
From Singapore’s election to Southeast Asians being deported from the US, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
Asia’s clean energy future at risk as nations rush to sign US gas deals to dodge tariffs
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3308343/asias-clean-energy-future-risk-nations-rush-sign-us-gas-deals-dodge-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/health-environment/article/3308343/asias-clean-energy-future-risk-nations-rush-sign-us-gas-deals-dodge-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed
South China Morning Post
Asia’s clean energy aim at risk as nations mull US gas deals amid tariff fears
The sector can weather the impact of Trump’s tariffs through regional cooperation and finding trade routes outside the US, experts suggest.