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Capital
Islamabad
Head of State
President Asif Ali Zardari
Head of Government
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Mainland China
Pakistani prime minister visits China amid ongoing Middle East peace drive
The two countries are also predicted to mark a significant diplomatic anniversary by further deepening their long-standing relationship.
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Israel thrusts a reluctant UAE into the open over defence ties
23 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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China-India relations
Rubio expected to brief New Delhi on Xi-Trump summit during India trip
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US, Israel war on Iran
US voices hope for Iran deal as Pakistan mediator seeks breakthrough
With Trump warning of renewed strikes, Pakistan’s army chief is expected in Tehran for ‘talks and consultations’.
22 May 2026 - 2:54PM
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China's military weapons
China’s J-10CE jets defeat Eurofighters 9-0 in mock battles, CCTV confirms
While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.
21 May 2026 - 8:05PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump says Iran talks are nearing an end but warns of more strikes
As a fragile ceasefire enters its seventh week, Tehran and Washington remain in indirect talks while tensions roil oil markets.
21 May 2026 - 12:28PM
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Killer of Pakistani TikTok teen star sentenced to death
The 22-year-old man shot 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf at her home in Islamabad after she repeatedly rejected his advances.
20 May 2026 - 1:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Vance says Iran talks making ‘good progress’, but US forces ‘locked and loaded’
Vice-President J.D. Vance said US and Iran are working together positively; however, military campaign will restart if negotiations collapse.
20 May 2026 - 7:28AM
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Social media
Pakistan court sentences man to death for killing TikTok teen who refused him
The 22-year-old man shot 17-year-old influencer Sana Yousaf at her home in Islamabad after she repeatedly rejected his advances.
19 May 2026 - 8:47PM
SCMP Highlights
Singaporeans’ work ethic, South Korea’s AI ‘goddess’: 7 Asia highlights
From Southeast Asia’s climate hazards to South Korea’s AI ‘baseball goddess’, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
19 May 2026 - 12:52PM
Yuan
Editorial
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Why China’s yuan is gaining appeal
More countries find yuan financing attractive. Even without full convertibility, the Chinese currency offers something invaluable.
19 May 2026 - 7:15AM
India
India links up with UAE, Europe on Modi’s grand tour
Seizing on the UAE’s Opec exit and a new EU trade pact, India’s PM looks to lock-in long-term energy supply and economic dividends.
18 May 2026 - 6:21PM
US, Israel war on Iran
How does the Strait of Hormuz stand-off look in the wake of Trump-Xi summit?
The US and Iran are both considering their next moves as the deadlock over the key shipping route continues.
18 May 2026 - 8:30AM
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India-Pakistan tensions
Why India, Pakistan cannot afford another war right now
Hardline Indian political figures appear to be signalling a thaw in New Delhi-Islamabad ties is imminent, analysts say.
17 May 2026 - 4:02PM
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Diplomacy
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How China is making the most of the US’ faltering global leadership
As the US’ latest foreign adventures weaken American legitimacy, the world needs a political force that can act as a neutral arbitrator.
17 May 2026 - 5:30AM
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Is China’s new mediation body gaining steam as Western brokers’ influence wanes?
Summit encourages countries to join Beijing-led initiative as stalled US-Iran peace talks reveal limits of traditional solution mechanisms.
16 May 2026 - 8:00PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Rubio calls on China to play a more ‘active’ role in ending Iran war
The Middle East crisis will come into sharp focus during the Xi-Trump summit as Marco Rubio says it threatens to ‘destabilise Asia’.
14 May 2026 - 2:43PM
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Climate change
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How bad water management is turning up the heat on South Asia
Regional governments should stop blaming shortages on the failure of treaties, diverting attention from much-needed internal reforms.
14 May 2026 - 6:00AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
‘New historical juncture’: Beijing frames Trump visit as chance for stable ties
China’s top envoy to US and commentaries underscore what is at stake and strike a forward-looking tone despite the two sides’ differences.
13 May 2026 - 7:16PM
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Climate change
‘Godzilla El Nino’: Southeast Asia warned of punishing climate whiplash
Experts warn the heat could increase the risk of localised flooding, put pressure on drainage systems and threaten agricultural production.
13 May 2026 - 4:10PM
US-China relations
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US maximum pressure tactics unlikely to work with China
As the Trump-Xi summit approaches, China will be going into negotiations with a new diplomatic posture.
13 May 2026 - 8:52AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
China presses Pakistan to deepen Iran mediation ahead of Trump-Xi talks
Wang Yi highlights Strait of Hormuz security and regional stability as Middle East tensions loom over Beijing talks.
13 May 2026 - 3:40AM
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SCMP Highlights
Philippine pageant debate, Chinese stealth jets in Pakistan: 7 Asia highlights
From controversy about a Philippine pageant winner to Japan’s social recluses, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
12 May 2026 - 12:30PM
China trade
Pakistan to tap China debt market with first sale of yuan-priced ‘panda bonds’
Islamabad turns to ‘panda bonds’ to secure cheaper credit and diversify its borrowing into yuan-denominated funding, with a focus on sustainable development.
12 May 2026 - 10:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘Playing games’: Trump calls Iran’s response to US peace proposal ‘unacceptable’
Both sides remain far apart as Tehran demands war reparations and control of the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran state TV.
11 May 2026 - 10:57AM
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Afghanistan
Pakistani Taliban splinter group claims suicide attack, 14 police dead
A suicide bomber and several gunmen detonated an explosives-laden vehicle near a police station in Bannu, a district bordering Afghanistan.
10 May 2026 - 6:57PM
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Iran responds to US proposal, as Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz
The response, sent via Pakistan, focuses on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, and on the safety of shipping in the waterway.
11 May 2026 - 12:19AM
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India
Vietnam joins rush for India’s battle-tested ‘strong, non-Western’ BrahMos
As a joint Indo-Russian venture, BrahMos offers a supersonic, non-Western alternative to US hardware with no Nato-linked conditions.
10 May 2026 - 1:35PM
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