From Iran’s effective low-cost missile to rugby fever in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend
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Iran’s lesson for China, record-breaking Hong Kong Sevens: 5 weekend reads you missed
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 considersubscribing.1.Lesson for China? Iran’s low-cost 358 missile takes out million-dollar US assetsThe Iranian missile is proving a cost-effective munition in the war with the US. Photo: US Gov2.Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten againPlayers of South Africa team celebrate after winning the Men’s Cup Final against Argentina on Day 3 of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 at Kai Tak Stadium. 19APR26 SCMP / Sam Tsang3.The rupture: how Europe fell out of love with AmericaIllustration: Brian Wang
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 considersubscribing.
Lesson for China? Iran’s low-cost 358 missile takes out million-dollar US assets
The Iranian missile is proving a cost-effective munition in the war with the US. Photo: US Gov
Hong Kong Sevens: Blitzboks win first title, Black Ferns go unbeaten again
Players of South Africa team celebrate after winning the Men’s Cup Final against Argentina on Day 3 of the Cathay / HSBC Hong Kong Sevens 2026 at Kai Tak Stadium. 19APR26 SCMP / Sam Tsang
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