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. UAE squeezes Iranian economic lifeline in retaliation for attacks2. Untouchable no more: Nepal to apologise to Dalits for first timeA Dalit woman sits with a child in Humla district, in Nepal’s remote northwest. Photo: AFP3. Bali rocked by spate of murder cases – is Indonesian island more dangerous now?Igor Komarov, a 28-year-old Ukrainian, was kidnapped and later found dead in a suspected murder in Bali in February. Photo: YouTube4. Australia receives fuel export guarantees from Singapore, Japan
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TUE · 2026-04-07 · 04:30 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0407-55548
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UAE retaliates against Iran, Bali’s spate of murders: 7 Asia highlights
This article summarizes seven Asia-related news stories covered by the SCMP. The United Arab Emirates is retaliating against Iran for unspecified attacks by squeezing its economic lifeline.
SCMPSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-04-07 · 04:30 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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This article summarizes seven Asia-related news stories covered by the SCMP. The United Arab Emirates is retaliating against Iran for unspecified attacks by squeezing its economic lifeline. Nepal is preparing to formally apologize to its Dalit population for historical discrimination. Bali, Indonesia is experiencing a surge in murder cases, raising concerns about safety on the island. Finally, Australia has secured fuel export guarantees from Singapore and Japan. The article highlights these stories as resonating with readers and shedding light on topical issues in Asia.
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Australia receives fuel export guarantees from Singapore, Japan.
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Nepal will apologize to Dalits for the first time.
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UAE is retaliating against Iran economically for attacks.
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Bali has been rocked by a spate of murder cases.
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