We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing.1. Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot downThe drone was shot down over the city of Shiraz on Thursday, according to Esmail Baqaei, a spokesman for the Iranian foreign ministry. Photo: X/@IRIMFA_SPOX2. Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China’s ultra-large underwater droneChina’s military parade last year showcased two unmanned submersibles which approached 20 metres in length and raised concerns among US defence experts. Photo: AP3. Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museumThe Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum. Photo: Edmond So
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Chinese-made drone shot in Iran, Australia’s diplomacy pivot: 5 weekend reads you missed
This news summary highlights three stories from the past weekend. First, Iran shot down a Chinese-made drone over Shiraz on Thursday, with Iranian officials pointing blame towards Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-06 · 04:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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This news summary highlights three stories from the past weekend. First, Iran shot down a Chinese-made drone over Shiraz on Thursday, with Iranian officials pointing blame towards Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Second, a lead scientist disclosed the purpose of China's ultra-large underwater drone, which was showcased at a military parade last year and raised concerns among US defense experts. Finally, the summary mentions Hongkongers visiting the new Shenzhen Science and Technology Museum during the Easter break. The article aims to keep readers informed about recent news across Asia and beyond.
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China’s military parade last year showcased two unmanned submersibles which approached 20 metres in length.
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A Chinese-made drone was shot down over the city of Shiraz on Thursday.
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Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down.
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Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum
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