Kevin Rudd’s premature departure in March from his post of Australia’s ambassador to the United States is a surprise, but perhaps not as unexpected as it might initially appear. Rudd’s term had another year to run. Any extension would have been limited. His old job as president
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler.
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.
LONDON, Jan 13 - The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain's east coast last year did \"absolutely nothing\" to prevent an avoidable and fatal collision, British prosecutors said on Tuesday as his trial over a crew member's death began.
LGBT practices are contrary to Islamic teachings and societal norms, said a Melaka religious official.
SEOUL, Jan 13 - South Korea's special prosecutor on Tuesday requested the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.
It is highly unlikely that a death sentence handed down to Yoon Suk Yeol will be carried out, however, as South Korea has had an unofficial moratorium on executions since 1997.
ZURICH, Jan 13 - Business and political elites head to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos next week with its vision of a rules-based global economic order being tested to the limits.
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 - Hate speech against minorities including Muslims and Christians in India rose by 13% in 2025, with most incidents occurring in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, a Washington-based research group
China, which was the most popular destination in 2025, fell to third place behind South Korea and Taiwan.
MOSCOW/ATHENS, Jan 13 - Four Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones on Tuesday in the Black Sea on the way to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off the Russian coast, eight sources told Reuters.
The illicit “yeye” culture involves converting military spaces into makeshift bars and smuggling in guests.
MOSCOW, Jan 13 - Two Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by drones on Tuesday near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, which handles around 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports, six sources said.
Iran became a flashpoint in US-China ties during Mr Trump’s 2017-21 first term.
In late December, Tehran’s bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency. These protests quickly spread nationwide, although the level of participation remained limited, initially. The situation changed when Reza
India’s launch of the e-B-4 “Production Investment Business Visa” for Chinese nationals, effective January 1, allows stays of up to six months, with processing times of around 50 days. The visa’s timing and intent are consequential for India-China relations. This development,
An Indian source said there were five such intrusions on Jan 11 in the Jammu region of Indian Kashmir.
TAIPEI, Jan 13 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked Canada on Tuesday for its support during recent Chinese military drills and praised the deepening of ties between the two sides, shortly ahead of a visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
HONG KONG, Jan 13 - Hong Kong's High Court wrapped up mitigation hearings on Tuesday for media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai, in a final step before the sentencing phase of a years-long national security trial that has drawn international scrutiny.
DUBAI, Jan 13 - An Iranian parliamentarian said on Tuesday the government will face even bigger protests unless it addresses people's grievances, after more than two weeks of nationwide demonstrations that have challenged the legitimacy of the country's clerical rulers.
The engagement comes amid US President Donald Trump’s decision to slap tariffs on both nations.
NARA, Jan 13 - Japan and South Korea aim to deepen security and economic ties to counter growing tension in East Asia, their leaders said on Tuesday, after a summit meeting in Japan.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said it has identified the misuse of Grok to generate and disseminate harmful content.
The island's ageing fleet faces a near-daily need to scramble aircraft to intercept or monitor Chinese military planes.
The embassy warning comes after the recent high-profile extradition of alleged Chinese-Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi, accused of masterminding a cryptocurrency scam.
The world's biggest boy band are due to reveal their 2026 tour dates - why is it causing so much excitement?
The number of one-person households in China is projected to reach 200 million by 2030.
China dominates the supply chain for critical minerals, refining between 47 per cent and 87 per cent of copper, lithium, cobalt, graphite and rare earths, according to the International Energy Agency.
Analysts said the capture of Venezuela's Maduro likely heightened security fears in Pyongyang.
In late November 2025, debt-related products distributed through the Zhejiang Financial Assets Exchange Center entered default. More than 15,000 onshore investors were affected, impacting approximately 25,000 households, with total exposure estimated at around RMB 24.2 billion
If found guilty, the man can be fined between RM5,000 (S$1,580) and RM20,000, and jailed for a maximum of five years.
He was assigned to the traffic operation in the area.
Teachers do not want to cane students for fear of reprisal by parents who might resort to legal action.
The app's popularity has sparked debate online, with some users finding its name morbid and unpleasant.
The leaders, who met in Japan, agreed to boost cooperation on economic security, regional and global issues and AI.
New destinations include the eastern Chinese cities of Nanjing, Wuxi and Hefei, as Hong Kong’s rail operator also steps up services on established links such as Shanghai.
An Aceh spokesman said the administration had provided psychosocial support services to help the children.
For many Asian electronics component suppliers, India is no longer unfamiliar territory. Sales teams visit regularly. Distributors are appointed. Memorandums are signed. Yet a familiar frustration persists: Progress feels slower than expected. Engagements stall. Relationships
Chief Justice of Malaysia Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh noted that the number of court cases in Malaysia had surged by about 60 per cent since 2021.
