15 crew members rescued from capsized Singapore-flagged ship handed to Philippine Coast Guard
The remains of two crew members who died in the incident were also handed over.
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BBC’s ‘voice of India’ Mark Tully dies at 90
He is arguably the best-known foreign correspondent in India.
Party backed by generals set for landslide as 'sham' Myanmar election ends
Many parties were banned and there was no voting in about half the country which is gripped by fear and civil war.
Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina's speech
Bangladesh's ex-prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled to neighbouring India in 2024 after a student-led uprising ended her iron-fisted 15-year rule.
Bangladesh criticises India over fugitive leader Hasina’s speech
Hasina was found guilty in absentia by a Dhaka court in November and was sentenced to be hanged.
EU council president arrives in India to seal trade pact
The pact would be a major win for Brussels and New Delhi as both seek to open up new markets.
Taiwan gains global visibility with Alex Honnold’s Taipei 101 climb, but were the risks justified?
It's believed to be the first time a government has allowed an entirely ropeless ascent of a building of this magnitude.
Myanmar junta wraps election with ally set to seal victory
The election's third and final phase closed after voting took place in dozens of constituencies across Myanmar, just a week shy of the fifth anniversary of the country's 2021 military coup.
Former South Korean PM Lee Hae-chan dies in Vietnam, aged 73
Mr Lee Hae-chan collapsed at an airport in Ho Chi Minh City while travelling to attend a regional meeting.
Anger as woman’s headless body found in Istanbul bin
The police were not immediately able to find the victim’s head or her legs.
Split decision: War divides Myanmar constituency
Pekon, in Shan state, illustrates Myanmar’s stark divisions and the limits of the junta’s reach.
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.
South Korea withdraws budget minister nominee after range of allegations
Ms Lee Hye-hoon was accused of unlawful real estate investments and mistreating staff.
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.
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.