Philippines’ missile question, Nepal’s new PM is a rapper: 7 Asia highlights
South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPMarch 17, 2026 at 05:30 AM

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This news article from the *South China Morning Post* highlights several recent Asia-related stories. It mentions a question surrounding missiles in the Philippines and the surprising background of Nepal's new Prime Minister, who is a rapper. The article also touches on a deadly blind spot for Thai police. Published on March 17, 2026, the piece aims to provide a brief overview of key events and developments across the Asian continent. The report summarizes seven different highlights from SCMP's recent Asia reporting.
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asia 90% philippines 70% nepal 70% missile 60% prime minister 60% rapper 50% thai police 40% scmp 40%
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