Cold snap grips South Korea as power outages leave hundreds without heating
Apartment buildings comprising about 1,800 households in total were affected in two separate outages.
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South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations
This comes after the appointment was first announced on Dec 28, 2025.
Crowds flock to Tokyo zoo to see pandas before they leave for China
The departure of four-year-old twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei leaves Japan panda-less for the first time since 1972, prompting thousands to apply for lottery-assigned tickets to say goodbye.
Shrinking sales: US’ biggest shrimp supplier India, rocked by tariffs, seeks new markets
Shrimp are exporters finding that none of the other markets can match the American consumer appetite.
US climber scales Taiwan's tallest building Taipei 101 without ropes
TAIPEI, Jan 25 - U.S. climber Alex Honnold scaled the Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes or safety netting on Sunday, watched by thousands of cheering and waving fans as he clambered up one of the world's tallest buildings.
Indonesia resumes search for dozens missing in deadly landslide
At least 11 people have died and around 80 are missing after a landslide buried homes in Java's West Bandung region, forcing villagers to flee.
New local ordinance in Japan requires harmful online post removal, imposes fines
The ordinance, which was unanimously approved and enacted in December 2025, took effect on Jan 25.
As Muslim tourism grows, Japan rethinks where visitors can pray
The number of tourists to Japan hit a record in 2025, including those from Muslim-majority regions
EU set to elevate ties with Vietnam amid trade disruptions, source says
HANOI, Jan 25 - The European Union and Vietnam will elevate ties during a visit to Hanoi by the European Council President Antonio Costa on Thursday, an EU official said, as both sides seek to expand international partnerships amid disruptions from U.S. tariffs.
Alex Honnold scales Taipei 101: What’s it like to climb a skyscraper?
Different from rock climbing, scaling skyscrapers comes with unique physical and mental demands,
Fans flock to zoo for final public viewing of last two pandas in Japan
Visitors needed a prior reservation to see the pandas at the Ueno Zoological Gardens on Jan 25.
Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted over safety concerns
Six people are presumed dead after heavy rain triggered the landslide on Jan 22.
Recovery of New Zealand landslide victims halted on safety concerns
SYDNEY, Jan 25 - New Zealand authorities suspended recovery efforts on Sunday for victims of a landslide that hit a busy campground on the country's North Island.
India's solar-panel boom: full throttle today, uncertain tomorrow
India's solar factories are running around the clock to meet surging power demand and cut reliance on China, even as oversupply, higher costs and US tariffs cloud the outlook.
Australia calls on Trump to respect NATO soldiers
PM Anthony Albanese said Australian families of fallen soldiers would be “hurting” due to Mr Trump’s comments.
Indonesia resumes search for 80 after landslide kills 10 in West Java
WEST BANDUNG, Indonesia, Jan 25 - Indonesian authorities resumed search-and-rescue efforts for 80 people missing after a landslide killed 10 in a residential area of West Java province.
Netflix’s high-risk Taipei 101 climb begins after 24-hour delay
Hundreds of fans gathered in Taiwan to watch the climb, which is streamed live on Netflix.
American daredevil Alex Honnold completes free-climb of Taipei 101
Hundreds of fans gathered at the building's base to watch the climb, which was streamed live on Netflix.
Australian Defence Department chief to replace Kevin Rudd as US ambassador
Mr Greg Moriarty is a career diplomat and has been ambassador for Australia in Iran and Indonesia.
Online ‘date auctions’ in South Korea spark controversy over possible prostitution
No evidence suggests links to illegal acts, but activists have expressed their concerns.
American rock climber Alex Honnold free-climbs Taipei 101
Honnold is known for his legendary ropeless climb up Yosemite National Park’s El Capitan, documented in Free Solo.
Final phase of Myanmar's election underway, military-backed party set to win
Despite widespread criticism that the polls are a sham to perpetuate the military's hold, the ruling junta has vowed it will transfer power to a new government, likely in April.
Final round of Myanmar election set to seal junta ally’s victory
Analysts say the military is stage-managing the polls to give its rule a veneer of civilian legitimacy.
Canada’s Mark Carney to visit Australia in March
Mr Carney will give an address at the Australian Parliament.
Russia captures another village in northeastern Ukraine, Defence Ministry says
MOSCOW, Jan 24 - The Russian Defence Ministry said on Saturday its forces had completed the takeover of the village of Starytsya in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region.
‘No absolute relationships’: What makes China’s probe of top general Zhang Youxia ‘unusual’ and ‘remarkable’?
China said on Saturday (Jan 24) that Zhang Youxia, top-ranked vice-chair of the Central Military Commission, is under investigation alongside fellow member Liu Zhenli. Analysts say it underscores how no one is immune in President Xi Jinping’s remaking of the military.
Built on hills and mountains, this '8D city' in China offers a lifestyle between levels
Steep terrain has turned elevation into a fact of everyday life in Chongqing. Beyond the viral images of its dizzying cityscape, CNA traces a quieter human story of adaptation, loss and resilience across generations.
Iraq's Shi'ite alliance nominates Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister
BAGHDAD, Jan 24 - The alliance of Shi'ite political blocs that holds a majority in Iraq's parliament has picked former prime minister Nouri al-Maliki as its nominee for the post, it said on Saturday.
Trump praises UK troops as brave warriors after widespread condemnation
LONDON, Jan 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday praised \"brave\" British soldiers, calling them warriors, a day after remarks he made about NATO troops in Afghanistan were described as \"insulting and appalling\" by Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over pending trade deal with China
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it follows through on a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country.
Pakistan sentences human rights activist to 17 years over anti-state posts
Imaan Mazari is a vocal critic of Pakistan’s powerful military.
Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over possible deal with China
WASHINGTON, Jan 24 - U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it makes a trade deal with China and warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a deal would endanger his country.
Climber delays rope-free skyscraper challenge over rain
Alex Honnold is attempting to scale one of the world's tallest buildings, Taipei 101 in Taiwan.
Buddha statue built in place of Hindu one on disputed Thai-Cambodian border
This comes after Thai forces destroyed a likeness of the Hindu deity Vishnu in a border region known to Thais as An Ma and to Cambodians as An Ses.
Snow, heavy rain kill 61 in three days in Afghanistan
The heavy snow and rain also destroyed shops and killed livestock in different parts of the country.
Buddha statue built in place of Hindu one on disputed Thai-Cambodia border
The Thai army on Jan 24 accused Cambodia of “distortions”.
China places highest-ranking general under investigation
President Xi has been accused of using investigations to purge political rivals.
Access road to Chile's Escondida, Zaldivar mines remains blocked amid contractor strike, sources say
SANTIAGO, Jan 24 - Striking contract workers employed by machinery contractor Finning resumed on Saturday a blockade of the access road to Chile's Escondida and Zaldivar copper mines, according to industry sources.
Heavy snow continues to fall on Sea of Japan coast; public warned of traffic disruptions
Some areas of Japan have already seen twice as much snow as it usually gets at this time of the year.
Three men in UK court accused of targeting opponents of Pakistan's government
LONDON, Jan 24 - Three men appeared in a London court on Saturday accused of being part of a conspiracy to target two opponents of the Pakistani government living in Britain and attack them on Christmas Eve last year.
Xi’s top general under probe in China’s deepest military purge yet
General Zhang Youxia and PLA chief of joint staff Liu Zhenli are suspected of “serious violations of discipline and laws”.
Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North Korea
A key Pentagon document says the aim is to shift more responsibility to South Korea.
Ho Chi Minh City to allow electric motorbike battery-swopping on pavements
Battery-swopping cabinets must be designed and appraised by qualified units.
‘I still have no idea how to carry on’: Myanmar quake victims continue to struggle nearly a year on
The quake in March 2025 affected about 1.7 million people, according to the UN.
Teenager in Vietnam loses most of left hand in improvised firework explosion
The entire palm and wrist area sustained devastating damage.