BEIJING, Jan 29 - China agreed to relax rules to allow some visa-free travel for British citizens on Thursday during a visit by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to Beijing, as part of a partnership deal which London hopes will help expand its service sector.
The search included the residences of people suspected of rigging the tendering for housing projects.
As India prepares to host the BRICS summit later this year, the focus will be on a payment system linking national digital currencies. By prioritizing this infrastructure over launching a new currency, the bloc makes a pragmatic bet that practical systems will reshape global
The actresses’ lawyer says his story “is not only physically impossible but also incredible”.
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand had proposed what it termed "calibrated engagement", saying the country needed to be proactive given its status as Myanmar's next-door neighbour.
A mayor in the Philippines has survived a rocket launcher attack on his vehicle in broad daylight.
The metropolitan government is urging frequent handwashing, disinfection and mask-wearing.
OSLO, Jan 29 - Norway has agreed to buy long-range artillery systems and rockets from South Korean defence group Hanwha Aerospace for $2 billion, it said on Thursday, as the NATO country seeks to boost its deterrence against Russia.
Early indications suggest that major regional flooding could cause economic losses in excess of $12.6 billion.
Other manufacturers have also moved to expand lower-priced offerings.
As the lorry driver made a turn, the burger stall on the back toppled onto a motorcyclist as he was waiting at a junction.
The revocation of permits for dozens of companies operating in Indonesia’s fragile forests—most notably the China-backed Batang Toru hydropower project—has been hailed as a bold environmental stand by President Prabowo Subianto. After years of ecological controversy surrounding
BERLIN, Jan 29 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said the goal of a rules-based global order was not dead, calling for a stronger NATO within Europe while still extending the hand of cooperation to the United States.
After Pakubuwono XIII's death, his two sons from different wives have claimed to be the rightful heir.
It is thought to be one of the highest numbers of cane lashes imposed since Aceh implemented syariah.
Myanmar’s Spring Revolution is entering its fifth year, making it the most sustained and geographically widespread popular uprising in the country’s modern history. The junta is battered, controlling only a fraction of the nation’s territory while ruling the rest through air
Despite strong demand from Chinese firms and US approval for exports, Beijing's hesitation to allow imports has been the main barrier to shipments.
Analysts say significant investment and infrastructure development are still needed to keep the country’s green plans on track.
NEW DELHI, Jan 29 - India's chief economic adviser called on the government to set age-based limits on access to social media apps to counter \"digital addiction\", cautioning against use of platforms by children in the largest user market for Meta and YouTube.
India does not have a unified national minimum age for social media access.
“A good number” of the bloc’s members held similar views, said Philippines' Theresa Lazaro.
While the United States and China spar over the future of Taiwan, political antagonists on the self-ruling island are deploying strategies in parliament to persuade one of the two superpowers to take their side. President Lai Ching-te and his Democratic Progressive Party want
These include former Chinese Football Association (CFA) president Chen Xuyuan and former national team coach Li Tie.
The S'porean and the Malaysian cop were hit by a local driver while standing by the side of the road.
BEIJING, Jan 29 - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he and Chinese President Xi Jinping had made good progress on tariffs, travel and small-boat migration in a meeting on Thursday that put their relationship in a \"strong place\".
In 2025, the 38-year-old was conferred the Padma Shri, one of the highest civilian honours in India.
China’s national average annual temperature hit a record for a second year at 10.9 deg C.
Taiwan routinely holds drills ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday.
Currently, Malaysia only charges petrol station operators for selling the subsidised fuel to foreign-registered vehicles.
The virus can cause fever and brain inflammation and has a fatality rate of between 40% and 75%.
One exporter said a 19 per cent US tariff has given Malaysian products an edge over Chinese goods, which face duties of at least 25 per cent.
The dog was airlifted with the boy’s body, and later handed back to his family.
The benchmark Jakarta Composite Index was down about 1.7 per cent, off an earlier drop of 8 per cent.
The bodies have not been moved and the area has been cordoned off.
The authorities also earlier warned of heavy snowfall in north-eastern and western areas.
Among those executed were members of the "Ming family criminal group", whose activities had contributed to the deaths of 14 Chinese citizens and injuries to "many others", state news agency Xinhua reported.
A free trade agreement between Vietnam and the 27-country EU entered into force in 2020.
China and the US are competing as they look to turn space exploration into a commercially viable business.
HANOI, Jan 29 - Vietnam and the European Union said on Thursday they elevated diplomatic relations, as both sides seek to expand international partnerships amid global disruptions.
BEIJING, Jan 29 - China executed 11 criminals from gangs based in northern Myanmar that included key members of telecom fraud groups, state news agency Xinhua said on Thursday.
Those executed included “key members” involved in telecoms scam operations.
Research has not found Nipah virus infections in pigs or in people living in areas with fruit bats.
The orchid, “Fah Mui Noi”, was believed to have disappeared from the wild.
The peat fire involved an area of about 99.54ha.
It will be enforced with help from a system that tracks purchases and transactions.
Mohd Razali Alias pleaded not guilty to all three graft charges.