On January 7, Cambodian authorities announced they had detained and deported Chen Zhi, founder and former chairman of Prince Group, a multinational conglomerate accused of fronting a global multibillion-dollar fraud operation. Chen, a former advisor to ex-Prime Minister Hun
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 16 - The procurement decisions of the Malaysian armed forces and the police linked to a corruption probed will be temporarily frozen until they fully comply with related rules, state media reported, citing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
One man died and nine others were injured by the air conditioning gas explosion at HELP University.
SYDNEY, Jan 16 - A major Australian arts festival has apologised to a Palestinian Australian writer after disinviting her over her remarks about Israel, sparking a controversy that forced the cancellation of this year's Adelaide Writers' Week.
No-one was hurt, but the aircraft's engine was damaged and it has been grounded for repairs.
A local record of 186mm fell in the 24 hours to the morning of Jan 16 in one spot.
The Cambodian government said it was cracking down on the multibillion-dollar industry.
There are relatively few medical centres in Afghanistan that can help treat malnutrition.
One of Yoon’s lawyers said the former president would appeal against the ruling.
SEOUL, Jan 16 - A South Korean court on Friday sentenced former president Yoon Suk Yeol to five years in prison for charges including obstructing attempts to arrest him following his failed bid to impose martial law.
Pakistan’s emerging US$13 billion defense export pipeline marks a decisive break from its historical role as a marginal arms exporter. If even partially realized, the shift would reposition Pakistan as a credible midtier defense supplier. That, in turn, would have implications
The Chinese embassy said it was a “blatant political provocation, which has crossed the red line”.
The contractor has racked up losses of about S$534 million from 2020 to 2024.
One person is believed to be in a serious condition.
Japan is X’s biggest overseas market.
Victims and experts say there is a need for stronger safeguards, clearer regulations and accountability.
The federal government has unveiled new details of its plan to create a A$1.2 billion (US$804 million) critical mineral reserve. Three minerals will initially be the focus: antimony, gallium and rare earths (a group of 17 different elements). The details came as Treasurer Jim
The man will use his winnings to buy a house, as his family is currently renting.
The verdict is the first against Yoon in the eight criminal trials over the decree he issued in late 2024 and other allegations.
China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner after the US.
BEIJING, Jan 16 - Canada and China are forging a new strategic partnership that stands to yield \"historic\" gains by leveraging on the strengths of each, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Friday.
China’s push to expand production of the J-35 stealth fighter reflects its drive to link industrial scale with a carrier-centric doctrine, thereby strengthening its position against Taiwan, narrowing the gap with US airpower and capturing high-end export markets. This month,
The museum expects to welcome 1,500 to 2,000 visitors per day.
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were battling a major fire on Friday in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.
AI will be used to detect fires involving batteries of electric cars, which have been increasing.
Rachel Bloor had assumed the heavy weight on her chest was her dog.
As more Indians trade stocks for the first time, experts say that low financial literacy could lead to losses.
The investigations started in October 2025 and are ongoing.
The tree may be uprooted from Railway Station Square.
He had declared martial law in the country in December 2024.
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is due to face the first court ruling on Friday stemming from criminal charges over his failed martial law attempt, a case that could result in a long prison sentence if he is found guilty.
SEOUL, Jan 16 - Nearly 300 South Korean firefighters were deployed on Friday to fight a major fire in a deprived area of the upmarket Gangnam district of southern Seoul, a fire official said.
No casualties had been reported so far, although 47 residents were evacuated.
Some dujjonku enthusiasts have turned to home baking using alternative ingredients amid soaring prices.
Trains on East Japan Railway's Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines were halted in all directions indefinitely.
India has a $800m plan to make rare earth magnets, aiming to reduce dependence on Chinese imports - but can it work?
A US intervention in Iran appeared imminent this week. US and UK troops were pulled out of several bases around the Middle East, US military assets had been moved into position and the US president, Donald Trump, had reassured protesters on the streets of Iran that “help is on
The railway company said the power outage occurred around 3.50am local time.
TOKYO, Jan 16 - A railway power outage in Tokyo disrupted the morning commute for thousands on Friday as two main lines with some of the world's busiest stations were halted after reports of a fire.
All were rescued without injuries.
Does the economy rate an A+++++, as President Donald Trump insists? Or does it deserve the C—– that much of the public has been giving it? Judging by consumer sentiment, it might even be a D—–. The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index ended the year sharply below its
As armed federal agents roam the streets of American cities and amid threats to declare the Insurrection Act and use military force to quell protests in Minneapolis, President Donald Trump said once again that the next elections should be canceled because he expects his party
The woman appealed for help after realising her father could not slaughter the pigs for a village feast alone.
Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive the first verdict on charges linked to his 2024 martial law attempt.
Two things could happen in Greenland in the future, assuming warming trends continue. The first is that sea passage through the frozen Arctic would open a much faster sea trade route to the Pacific. If the passage becomes viable, it changes Greenland from a backwater land mass
Under the deal, the US will lower tariffs on Taiwanese goods to 15 per cent, down from 20 per cent.