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South Korean killer’s escape foiled, Singapore minister’s Mandarin speech: 7 Asia highlights

We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. South Korean killer’s drone escape from Philippine prison foiled by test footage A South Korean crime lord convicted of murder in the Philippines reportedly planned to escape prison by strapping himself to a drone – until his own accomplice’s rehearsal footage gave...

EU reaches ‘substantial agreement’ on Philippines trade deal

The European Union has reached political agreement on a trade deal with the Philippines, Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said after a call with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The announcement comes three years after von der Leyen visited the Philippines to pave the way for the relaunch of trade talks and marks the latest milestone in the drive by Brussels to diversify the EU’s commercial ties in response to President Donald Trump’s America-first trade agenda and China’s growing...

'Chhutput ghatna': Bihar minister's outrageous remark on Jamui harassment video

Jamui Police are investigating a harassment incident; Bihar leaders remarks sparts row NEW DELHI: Bihar minister Shrawon Kumar has drawn criticism for describing the harassment of a minor girl in Bihar’s Jamui as 'Chhitputh' (isolated) incident while asserting that the world is not entirely free from crime. He said, "These isolated incidents happen.

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