Indian security forces kill 16 Maoist rebels

India has launched an all-out campaign against the insurgents and vowed to end the rebellion by March.

Death toll in Pakistan mall fire rises to 67: Local government

Sundance: Chris Pine, Jenny Slate and Judd Apatow Kick Off Bittersweet Opening Night of Final Park City Edition

“We are sad it’s the last Sundance in Park City, but we will see what Colorado is all about,” Judd Apatow said at Thursday’s opening night premiere of the documentary “Paralyzed by Hope: The Maria Bamford Story.” The director vocalized the uneasy feeling that many

TikTok closes deal to split US app from global business. Here's what to know

The app was due to be banned in the US a year ago if its Chinese owner hadn't sold its business in America.

S’porean woman, Malaysian motorcyclist die after being run over by trailer in Johor Bahru

The accident took place on Malaysia's North-South expressway.

China's Xi urges Brazil's Lula to jointly protect Global South interests

BEIJING, Jan 23 - China and Brazil should safeguard the shared interests of the Global South and jointly maintain the United Nations' core role, Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart on Friday, state news agency Xinhua said.

Trump withdraws 'Board of Peace' invitation to Carney in widening rift with Canada

Trump said he has withdrawn the invitation to Canada to join the new Board of Peace, days after Carney warned against economic coercion by superpowers.

Trump dominated Davos. But Canada’s Carney was the star.

Carney delivered an address that squarely confronted the world wrought by Trump’s presidency. Davos’s attendees — including Trump — took notice.

Indonesia takes action against mining firms after floods devastate population of world’s rarest ape

Conservationists hail the ‘desperately needed’ measures and urge greater protection after up to 11% of endangered Tapanuli orangutans wiped out The floods and landslides that tore through Indonesia’s fragile Batang Toru ecosystem in November 2024 – killing up to 11% of the

Whales may divide resources to co-exist under pressures from climate change

The North Atlantic Ocean is warming up. Higher temperatures and increased human activity in the region can trigger abrupt changes in marine ecosystems, for example, how species are distributed and what they eat.

Ukraine peace deal hinges on territory, Kremlin says after Putin meets US envoys in Moscow

Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the settlement in Ukraine with US President Donald Trump’s envoys during marathon overnight talks, and the Kremlin insisted that the territorial issue needs to be resolved to reach a peace deal.

This new antibody may stop one of the deadliest breast cancers

Researchers have identified a promising new weapon against triple-negative breast cancer, one of the most aggressive forms of the disease. An experimental antibody targets a protein that fuels tumor growth and shuts down immune defenses, effectively turning the immune system

Wonder Man review: A Marvel must-watch for everyone but MCU fans

The Marvel Spotlight banner gets its second ground-level series in this winning MCU comedy-drama about an actor with superpowers trying to land a gig.

Sony Executives Criticize Blake Lively’s Behavior Around ‘It Ends With Us’ Release: “She Did Bring It All on Herself”

According to recently unsealed messages, Tom Rothman, Sanford Panitch and others with the studio behind the film expressed concern as rumors of a rift between the film's star and director and co-star Justin Baldoni began to spread.

South Korea repatriates 73 scam suspects from Cambodia in US$33 million online fraud probe

‘Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!’ Review: Rinko Kikuchi Dances Through Grief and Uneven Tones

A cross-cultural tale of grief and dance, Josef Kubota Wladyka’s “Ha-chan, Shake Your Booty!” stems from an intimate place, but ends up emotionally inert thanks to its style. Its key strength is a committed lead performance from Rinko Kikuchi, who fits effortlessly into a role

Man dies, 8 injured in multi-vehicle crash involving government car in Tokyo

Police are investigating the accident as a possible case of dangerous driving resulting in death and injury.

Japan government compiles foreigner policy plans ahead of snap election

By this summer, a framework of rules on foreign land acquisitions will be compiled.

China, Philippines launch rescue missions for distressed cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal

Thirteen people have been saved so far and rescue efforts are continuing.

Indonesia finds bodies of 10 passengers on crashed surveillance plane

JAKARTA, Jan 23 - Indonesian rescuers on Friday had found the bodies of 10 passengers on a fishery surveillance plane that went missing in Indonesia's South Sulawesi province at the weekend, the country's search and rescue agency said.

‘So eager to show off’: Hong Kong official fired after boasting about free travel upgrades

Tianjin liaison office director Ricky Cheng was removed from his role late on Jan 21.

Argentina’s tax and customs agency complaint targets national football federation over fake invoices

Argentina’s Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) has filed a fresh complaint against the Argentine Football Association (AFA), alleging undocumented outflows of money and the use of fake invoices, with a preliminary estimated tax damage of more than 375 million pesos

China says it rescued Philippine crew from cargo ship near Scarborough Shoal

BEIJING, Jan 23 - The Chinese Coast Guard said on Friday it dispatched two vessels to rescue 21 Philippine crew members in a foreign cargo ship that capsized near the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Trump slams Newsom over Davos actions, possible White House ambitions

President Trump on Thursday knocked California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) — a potential White House contender for 2028 — just a day after calling the governor a "good guy" in remarks at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. "Gavin Newscum, as a “Lame Duck” Governor of a

Australian police intensify hunt for gunman who killed three in rural town

An extensive search was under way in Lake Cargelligo, with specialist personnel joining the search.

Malaysia ex-army chief faces two additional charges over $46,100 in illegal proceeds

The case is scheduled for mention again on March 30.

Venezuela frees opposition leader’s son-in-law as Caracas signals thaw with Washington

Venezuelan authorities on Thursday released Rafael Tudares, the son-in-law of opposition figure Edmundo González Urrutia, in one of the most politically charged prisoner releases since Nicolás Maduro’s ouster and the installation of an interim administration led by Delcy

Trump withdraws Canada's invite to 'Board of Peace'

Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.

South Korea repatriates 73 scam suspects from Cambodia in $42.7m online fraud probe

Investigators uncovered seven scam centres, where the suspects are accused of defrauding 869 South Koreans.

South Korea repatriates 73 scam suspects from Cambodia in $33 million online fraud probe

INCHEON, South Korea, Jan 23 - South Korea has repatriated 73 people suspected of involvement in online scam operations in Cambodia and will question them over allegations they had defrauded more than 800 South Koreans of about $33 million, officials said.

Six years, two presidents, and one app: TikTok’s U.S. saga explained

ByteDance says a group of investors led by Oracle, Silver Lake, and MGX will set up a U.S.-focused TikTok to avoid a federal ban.

Trump takes shot at NATO, says US should have invoked Article 5 'test' for border

President Trump on Thursday said the United States should have put NATO to the "test" when it comes to the U.S. southern border by invoking Article 5, in which the multilateral organization states an armed attack against one member is considered an attack against all,

Explainer-How a five-yearly Communist Party congress picks Vietnam's next leaders

HANOI, Jan 23 - Vietnam's ruling Communist Party wraps up its 14th five-yearly congress on Friday, after meeting to select its top leader and set key targets until 2030.

South Korea PM tells US lawmakers Seoul is not discriminating against Coupang

Two major US investors accused Seoul of mounting a campaign against Coupang after a data breach.

Philippines’ Marcos allays health concerns, says he is recovering

He was diagnosed with diverticulitis, common among people who are stressed and who are ageing

Fire breaks out at Royal Palace Museum in Seoul, threatening artifacts

The fire is believed to have been caused by an overheated humidifier.

Trump revokes Canada's invitation to join Board of Peace

By Jasper Ward and Ismail Shakil WASHINGTON/OTTAWA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump withdrew on Thursday an invitation for Canada to join his Board of Peace initiative aimed at resolving global conflicts. Trump's aboutface follows Canadian Prime Minister Mark

‘The Pitt’ Star Noah Wyle and Producers on Honoring Muslim Community After Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Attack: ‘The Most Underreported Aspect of the Story’

SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers from “9:00 a.m.,” Episode 3, Season 2 of “The Pitt,” now streaming on HBO Max. When storyline conversations began for Season 2 of “The Pitt,” star and executive producer Noah Wyle and executive producers R. Scott Gemmill and John

Pollution hurts India more than tariffs, top economist says

Air pollution cost India an estimated 1.36 per cent of gross domestic product in 2019.

‘Carousel’ Review: Chris Pine and Jenny Slate in a Painfully Languid Neorealist Drama of Lonely-Hearts Romance

Did I believe that Chris Pine, with his waxed and coiffed Beverly Hills look, is a sad-sack divorced physician who wears a stethoscope around his neck as he runs his quaint office as a general practitioner in Cleveland, Ohio? Not quite. But as Noah, Pine gives a performance

Q&A: Is liverwort humanity's savior? Possibilities in food and medicine

Research on using Marchantia polymorpha, commonly known as liverwort, a plant closely related to moss, for food and as an ingredient in medicine and supplements is being conducted at Kobe University.

Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine on weapons sanctions-busting

TAIPEI, Jan 23 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Friday offered talks with Ukraine to crack down on sanctions-busting after Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy name-checked the island as a source of illicit missile components.

Taiwan offers talks with Ukraine after Zelensky names island as source of Russian arms

Zelensky said Russia would not be able to produce missiles without critical components sourced from Taiwan.

Japan punk rock lawyer leads climate justice fight against central government

The 63-year-old rallied over 450 plaintiffs across Japan in a landmark lawsuit seeking damages from the government.

Let’s save the human species!

Take a look at the marvel that is modern China. The endless gleaming lines of bullet trains. The air taxis and the drone delivery services and the driverless cars. The bubble tea franchises and the cavernous malls and the fast fashion and the pay-with-your-face apps and the

Trump rails against Powell: 'Fed has been hurt and discredited'

President Trump railed against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell — again — on Thursday for not dropping interest rates. "Mortgage Rates just hit a Three Year Low despite Jerome 'Too Late”' Powell, and his never ending quest to keep Interest Rates high (against 'TRUMP!')," the