Nasa launches spacecraft to gauge if Jupiter’s moon Europa can host life | South China Morning Post
Europa Clipper spacecraft, which will take 5-1/2 years to reach Europa; blasted off from Cape Canaveral on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket.
India to recall top envoy to Canada amid investigation into murder of Sikh
Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down last year, with allegations the Indian government was involved.
Ex-Stasi East German officer, 80, jailed over 1974 Berlin border killing | South China Morning Post
Almost 35 years after the Berlin Wall fell, it is said to be the first time a former Stasi officer has been convicted of a murder committed on duty.
India to recall top envoy to Canada amid investigation into murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar | South China Morning Post
Sikh separatist and Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar was gunned down last year, with allegations the Indian government was involved.
7 takeaways from China’s trade, inflation data in September | South China Morning Post
China’s exports grew in September, but the expansion was lower than expected, while deflation concerns persisted.
UN urges Middle East ceasefires to avert ‘major regional war’ with ‘global implications’ | South China Morning Post
An unprecedented 123 million people are already displaced by conflicts, persecution, poverty and climate change, says refugee agency chief.
Putin ordered Novichok attack, double agent Skripal tells UK Novichok inquiry | South China Morning Post
‘Putin makes all important decisions,’ said Skripal, who recovered after being poisoned. Dawn Sturgess died from exposure to the nerve agent.
Singapore blocks Income’s deal with Allianz, as PM Wong cites ‘structure, terms’ concerns | South China Morning Post
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says the government remains open to a new deal if the concerns are fully addressed.
China is quietly extracting itself from a US helium ‘stranglehold’, experts say | South China Morning Post
Years of research and development are helping China become less reliant on overseas sources of the valuable noble gas.
Hong Kong fraudsters use deepfake tech to swindle love-struck men out of HK$360 million | South China Morning Post
Victims included men from Hong Kong, mainland China, Taiwan, India and Singapore, police say.
Hong Kong court slams Airport Authority, Aecom over exploiting expert
Rocky Cheung cleared of fraud-related charges after judge finds he inadvertently created false inspection records due to heavy workload.
Large fire breaks out at public cargo working area in Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei
Fire covers an area of 400 square metres in cargo handling area; no casualties reported.
Hong Kong school suspends employee after hidden camera found in girl’s toilet
School says case handed over to police and that it has swept the campus, especially washrooms, to ensure its community’s safety.
Malaysia defends Chinese ships’ visit to Penang after criticism over ‘convivial’ welcome | South China Morning Post
Defence chief says the visit did not breach national regulations, despite criticism that Malaysia is sending the wrong message to its Asean peers.
Beijing sanctions Taiwan tech billionaire Robert Tsao and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen | South China Morning Post
Tsao and Shen accused of supporting ‘violent pro-Taiwan independence’ activities.
Who makes China’s stimulus decisions, and what’s the procedure? | South China Morning Post
What has changed since China rolled out a 4-trillion-yuan stimulus package in 2008, and why a concrete stimulus figure now remains elusive.
Chinese pharmaceutical firms expand to Africa under ‘health silk road’ | South China Morning Post
China’s medical sector giants are setting up African factories in search of new markets in belt and road countries.
Hong Kong government to hold first joint cybersecurity drill among departments, organisations | South China Morning Post
Officials at Legislative Council information technology and broadcasting panel meeting discuss mitigating ‘rising’ risk of cyberattacks in city.
India’s wave of cyberattacks prompts calls for tougher rules and countermeasures | South China Morning Post
Among the entities that have been targeted by hackers were Star Health Insurance, the Supreme Court and SMEs.
Nepal record-setting teen climber returns home to hero’s welcome
The 18-year-old, who has scaled the world’s 14 highest peaks, said Sherpas ‘are not just guides, we are trailblazers’.
Alice and Adeline Chang: why are Malaysians fascinated by the ‘chaotic’ sisters?
One of the sisters, Alice Chang, became notorious after a video of her at an Auntie Anne pretzel outlet kissing a piece of dough went viral.
Opinion | On climate change, stitch in time from clothing industry would save nine | South China Morning Post
With emissions from the textile and apparel industry set to surge, brands and suppliers must speed up efforts to decarbonise.
Nobel Prize in economics awarded for research into differences in prosperity between nations | South China Morning Post
The award concludes a week of Nobel Prizes including medicine, physics, chemistry, literature and the coveted peace prize.
Afghan Taliban vow to implement media ban on images of living things | South China Morning Post
The law, which will be gradually enforced, is aimed at persuading people that images of living things are against Islamic law.
Nepal record-setting teen climber Nima Rinji returns home to hero’s welcome | South China Morning Post
The 18-year-old, who has scaled the world’s 14 highest peaks, said Sherpas ‘are not just guides, we are trailblazers’.