When Sanae Takaichi was confirmed as the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), it was – as is typically the pattern in Japanese politics – virtually certain that she would succeed outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Her ascension did face some political
India’s red-carpet reception for Vladimir Putin this week has sent ripples through Washington. The optics were impossible to ignore: As the Russian president openly threatened Europe – warning that Moscow was “ready” should the continent provoke conflict – New Delhi celebrated
WASHINGTON, Dec 5 - The United States will reassert itself in the Western Hemisphere, build military strength in the Indo-Pacific, and possibly reassess its relationship with Europe, President Donald Trump said on Friday in a sweeping strategy document that seeks to reframe the
Yangchen Lachungpa is accused of building trafficking corridors leading out of the country.
The details appear in a 29-page National Security Strategy document.
Economic pacts were made during the visit, the Russian leader's first to India since the start of the Ukraine war.
One couple was forced to attend their own wedding reception virtually.
The number of people affected by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka has risen to over 2 million.
An expert said that too many transportation modes on the same corridor may “fragment demand”.
Rainfall in the country's worst-affected central hills has surpassed 150mm in the last 24 hours.
ACEH TAMIANG, Indonesia, Dec 5 - Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island devastated by deadly floods and landslides, with many residents still stranded without access to government aid.
Sabah Barisan Nasional chief Bung Moktar Radin kept his state seat of Lamag just days before his death.
Deals have been signed in civil nuclear energy and critical minerals during the Russian PM's stay in India.
BBC editors explain what lies behind the high-optics visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to Delhi.
When Donald Trump promised to put “America First” in his 2016 campaign, and again in 2024, it resonated with Americans tired of costly military interventions and asymmetric alliances. The slogan suggested a foreign policy rooted in realism—one that would prioritize concrete
TBILISI, Dec 5 - A senior figure in the Armenian Church was placed in pre-trial detention for two months on Friday on charges of planting drugs on protesters seven years ago, his lawyer said, amid a widening church-state rift that has seen several clerics arrested this year.
IndiGo has apologised for “the immense inconvenience and distress” caused to travellers.
Dec 5 - Iran's Revolutionary Guards Navy fired ballistic and cruise missiles at simulated targets in the Gulf on Friday during a two-day military exercise aimed at countering foreign threats, state media reported.
There were 66 victims in Akita prefecture.
It was announced on Friday (Dec 5) that Singapore and Malaysia will allow door-to-door cross-border taxi trips under new rules.
The move is meant to promote inclusivity and ensure crew members feel confident when working.
The United Nations food agency says the disaster could trigger rising hunger unless livelihoods are restored.
TOKYO — As 2025 closes and 2026 approaches, one of the biggest global economic and financial questions is the future trajectory of the Chinese yuan. More to the point, what might President Xi Jinping be willing to do to increase the currency’s global popularity? In the
Residents of Wang Fuk Court have repeatedly seen workers smoke at the site during the renovation.
The existing policy was set to expire at the end of 2025.
Speaking to CNA’s Saksith Saiyasombut, Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand remains committed to the peace agreement but must also address public anger over the landmine incidents.
Our guest expert explains the Americas-focused doctrine, inspired by the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine’s hemispheric stance.
These ships move restricted cargo such as oil in defiance of global rules, often using stolen identities to evade sanctions and scrutiny.
JAKARTA, Dec 5 - Indonesia's military stepped up its relief efforts in three provinces on Sumatra island that have been devastated by deadly floods and landslides, and the country's vice president apologised for shortcomings in the response to last week's disaster.
PARIS, Dec 5 - French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that unity between Europe and the United States was key in the support of Ukraine, adding there is \"no mistrust\".
The firms have protested against the move over privacy concerns.
Avocados from the Borneo island stand out for their size and texture, and are prized for their creamy and buttery flavour.
Players from both sides wore black armbands, and the stadium observed a minute of silence in honour of those affected by the fire.
The health authorities say the surge shows how the fight against infectious disease has fundamentally shifted.
IndiGo, India's largest carrier, has said operations will return to full normalcy only by 10 February.
The working group was created after September's mass detention of 317 South Korean workers in the US.
Many of the chemicals are linked to hormonal disruption, metabolic disorders and reproductive health problems.
Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam have killed more than 1,700 people, with Indonesia bearing the brunt of the human loss.
China is the world’s largest consumer and importer of fresh durian.
The cyclone also hit roads, power lines and telecoms networks, and caused losses to agriculture.
KANDY, Sri Lanka, Dec 5 - November to January are usually the busiest season for Herath Gedara Rohan Anil Kumara’s three-bedroom homestay in Sri Lanka’s hill country, famed for its tea plantations, historic sites and quaint villages.
NEW DELHI, Dec 5 - Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi began summit talks in New Delhi on Friday, as New Delhi rolled out the red carpet for the Russian leader and Modi told him India supported peace efforts in Ukraine.
The island's Interior Ministry cited security risks as a reason for banning the social media app.
TAIPEI, Dec 5 - Taiwan's opposition leader decried as censorship on Friday a government plan to suspend access for a year to Chinese social media platform Rednote, while the island's presidential office backed the plan.