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Fall of Syria’s Assad, Australia’s social media ban: 7 Asia highlights

From the collapse of the Assad regime to a neck massage sparking warnings in Thailand, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting

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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. Fall of Syria’s Assad catches Middle East powers and the West off guard

An image of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, riddled with bullets, on the facade of a government office after the opposition’s takeover of Hama, Syria. Photo: AP
An image of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, riddled with bullets, on the facade of a government office after the opposition’s takeover of Hama, Syria. Photo: AP

2. Did South Korea’s Yoon plot to provoke Pyongyang for martial law?

A caricature depicting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is seen near the ruling People Power Party’s head office in Seoul on Monday. The sign reads “Arrest”. Photo: AP
A caricature depicting South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is seen near the ruling People Power Party’s head office in Seoul on Monday. The sign reads “Arrest”. Photo: AP

3. Australia faces seismic shift over social media ban – and it’s felt across Asia

School students in Melbourne use social media applications on their smartphones. Photo: Reuters
School students in Melbourne use social media applications on their smartphones. Photo: Reuters
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