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South Korea’s President Lee to visit Japan for a summit with PM Takaichi
The leaders will hold the summit in Nara City on Jan 13, followed by a dinner.
Firefighters warn of ‘hectic’ Australian bushfires
People in the rural hamlets were urged to evacuate while they still could.
South Korea's President Lee to visit Japan for a summit with PM Takaichi
SEOUL, Jan 9 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will visit Japan on January 13 and 14 for a summit with Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Lee's office said in a statement on Friday.
Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes
All regions in Victoria are facing 'catastrophic' or 'extreme' fire warnings
North Korea’s Kim pledges to ‘unconditionally support’ Putin
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he felt “true comradely relations” with Russian president Putin.
Chen Zhi extradited to China: Why Cambodia handed over man accused of billion-dollar crypto scam
Chen, 38, was naturalised as a Cambodian citizen in 2014 after he left his native China.
China, Ethiopia pledge closer cooperation in areas from infrastructure to AI
BEIJING, Jan 8 - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday and called for greater cooperation with Africa's fastest growing economy, including in infrastructure, green industry, and the digital economy.
Trump says Venezuela does not give China a Taiwan precedent, but 'it's up to' Xi
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 - U.S. President Donald Trump said \"it’s up to\" Chinese President Xi Jinping what China does on Taiwan, but that he would be \"very unhappy\" with a change in the status quo, according to an interview the New York Times published on Thursday.
9 chic Malaysian fashion brands to shop in Kuala Lumpur that blend style with value
These Malaysian fashion labels offer variety, quality, and affordability in equal measure.
Beijing moves to cut losses in Venezuela after Maduro’s capture
China has drawn up plans to minimize losses in Venezuela and fine-tune its broader overseas investment strategy after the United States captured the Latin American country’s leader, Nicolás Maduro, on January 3. Since the US military operation in Venezuela, the Chinese
Some whales restrand at New Zealand's Farewell Spit, six die
AUCKLAND, Jan 9 - Fifteen whales restranded and six have died after a mass stranding at Farewell Spit on the coast of New Zealand’s South Island, conservation group Project Jonah said on Friday, as volunteers prepared to attempt to refloat them.
Several whales restrand at New Zealand’s Farewell Spit, six die
A day earlier, 55 whales were stranded in two locations in Farewell Spit.
Commentary: A PAS-UMNO partnership looks attractive but will not work
Perikatan Nasional is one of the longest-lasting coalitions for PAS, but the cracks are starting to show, says political analyst James Chai.
China built houses fast for decades. Why is 'good housing' now the new priority?
As China pursues a rethink of its housing policy, analysts warn that entrenched practices and misaligned incentives could undermine the push.
The Paris Accord means Ukraine War will continue
The Paris Accord, signed on Tuesday by members of a “coalition of the willing” and aimed at providing security and economic guarantees for Ukraine, is a strange agreement. If it is taken seriously, it will convince the Russians to change their strategy in Ukraine, meaning the
From TikTok to trophies: Malaysia’s science influencers, robotics contests nudge students towards STEM
As Malaysian students rack up wins at global robotics contests, Malay-language science influencers are bringing STEM to life online.
'If it expires, it expires,' Trump tells NYT about US-Russia nuclear treaty
WASHINGTON, Jan 8 - U.S. President Donald Trump appeared to suggest he would allow the last arms control treaty with Russia to expire and not accept an offer from Moscow to voluntarily extend the deal, according to remarks released on Thursday.
Between US and China, Japan finds itself friendless
TOKYO — The year is off to a dreadful start for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Asia’s No. 2 economy. Though it’s not the first blow, news on Tuesday that China is imposing curbs on more than 40% of the goods Japan Inc. exports to Xi Jinping’s economy is quite
Smiles all around at South Korea-China summit
While the world’s eyes were on Venezuela, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung traveled to Beijing to open a new era of cooperation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Lee also reiterated South Korea’s commitment to the One China policy. Lee led a delegation that included about
Chief Trump ideologue Miller, an unabashed meanie from the get-go
During a recent interview with CNN host Jake Tapper, the White House deputy chief of staff, Stephen Miller, laid out what appears to be the core of the new ideology driving US foreign policy: the notion that might is right. Or, as he put it: “We’re a superpower. And under
Cambodia extradites alleged scam-center conglomerate head to China
The sanctioned head of Cambodia’s Prince Group — which the United States has dubbed a “transnational criminal organization” — has been extradited to China, officials said in a statement today. Prince Group Chairman Chen Zhi was arrested on January 6 along with two other people,
China accuses Japan of rising nuclear ambitions under its right-leaning government
It has also rolled out export bans and a trade probe, piling pressure on Japan amid rising tensions.
Landslide at Cebu landfill leaves one dead, several injured
Three of seven individuals rescued remain in critical condition.
Residents urged to evacuate in central Japan as wildfire continues
The police and local fire department have received no reports of injuries or damage to nearby houses.
Ex-SDF member Gonoi to settle with state, ex-colleague over sexual assault
The case drew widespread attention as Gonoi made the rare move of coming forward to expose her ordeal.
Malaysia confirms final closure of graft case against Deputy PM Zahid ahead of UMNO assembly
The move is expected to boost ties between his UMNO party and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s ruling coalition.
With US focus on Western hemisphere, would it cede strategic space to China in Asia?
The US’ Venezuela intervention, as well as its recent military strikes in Africa and the Middle East, decreases its bandwidth for Asia, says an expert.
South Korea plane crash victims would have lived but for runway barrier, simulation shows
The crash killed everyone on board except for two flight attendants seated in the tail section.
China-bound exports of Japanese sake, food items delayed amid row: Sources
Trade industry sources said customs clearance for sake items in China doubled in some cases.
Explainer: Who is Chen Zhi, the young tycoon accused of running global cyber scams?
According to UN investigators, many of the scam centres under Chen used forced labour.
Russia says foreign troops in Ukraine would be targets after UK and France pledge post-ceasefire deployment
MOSCOW, Jan 8 - Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be \"legitimate combat targets\", after Britain and France announced plans to deploy a multinational force there in the event of a ceasefire.
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang: No problem with California billionaire tax
Jensen Huang, CEO of the tech behemoth Nvidia and the eighth-richest man in the world, says he is “perfectly fine” with a grassroots push in California to impose a one-time wealth tax on the state’s billionaire residents. In an interview with Bloomberg on Tuesday, Huang said:
Litterbugs in Johor, including foreigners, face up to US$2,500 fine for skipping mandatory community service
Foreigners issued with littering offence notices may be allowed to leave Malaysia but are required to attend a court hearing at a later date, a Johor agency told CNA.
South Korea’s Defence Ministry punishes generals tied to Dec 3 martial law incident
Disciplinary measures have been imposed on four army lieutenant-generals and one army colonel.
Chintai-MAJV $28bn tokenization tests new development finance model
Chintai, a blockchain provider and trading platform regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), and Indonesia’s Maluku Archipelago Joint Venture (MAJV) announced on January 6 an agreement to tokenize development rights spanning a 60-year period and covering some
Prince Group founder linked to online scams extradited to China, says CCTV
BEIJING, Jan 8 - Prince Group founder Chen Zhi, a Chinese national, has been extradited from Cambodia to China, where he is wanted on suspicion of fraud and operating illegal casinos, Chinese national broadcaster CCTV reported on Thursday.
Two tugboats detained over illegal anchoring off Johor waters
The two boats were Singapore-registered, Malaysia’s New Straits Times reported.
Influential China church reports arrests as crackdown on Christians intensifies
Leaders of Early Rain Covenant Church have been arrested and Yayang Church is being torn down, groups say.
Malaysia closes deputy PM’s graft case ahead of Umno meet
The Attorney-General’s Chambers cited insufficient evidence to prosecute him.
Ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan aimed at only military companies, says China
A Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson told reporters that civilian users will not be affected.
Joint operation nabs suspected ringleader behind South Korean student’s death in Cambodia
The student was found dead in August, with an autopsy later revealing he had been tortured.
Israel strikes Gaza launch site after failed rocket fire
Jan 8 - Israel's military said on Thursday it had carried out a targeted strike on a rocket launch site near Gaza City after identifying a failed launch, as questions mount over when the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire will begin.
Wild elephant charges at motorists along East-West Highway in Malaysia
This is not the first time motorists have encountered wild elephants along the East-West Highway. A collision between a lorry and an elephant calf on the same stretch of road in May last year prompted renewed calls for dedicated wildlife crossings.
Johor Bahru to launch free shuttle bus service to major tourist hot spots
When launched, the service will ferry passengers from 8am to 8pm daily.
Viral ‘Chinese Trump’ wins laughs on both sides of Pacific
Impersonator Ryan Chen has become a social media phenomenon with his funny videos.
Turkey says it stands ready to help Syria after deadly clashes in Aleppo
ANKARA, Jan 8 - Turkey said on Thursday it is ready to help Syria if asked after the Syrian army independently launched a \"counter-terrorism\" operation in Aleppo, where fierce fighting broke out in recent days between government forces and Kurdish fighters.
Taiwan inspects F-16 jets as search continues for pilot
Combat exercise and training missions have been suspended for the inspection of F-16s.
Japan protests China gas drilling in East China Sea
Japan and China agreed in June 2008 to cooperate over oil and gas resources in the East China Sea, but negotiations came to a halt two years later due to rising tensions between the two countries.
China says ban on exports of dual-use items to Japan to only hit military companies
BEIJING, Jan 8 - China's export ban on dual-use items to Japan will only affect military firms, the commerce ministry said on Thursday, helping calm fears that Beijing might curb rare-earth shipments vital to Japan's automotive industry over Tokyo's remarks on Taiwan.