Japan’s new prime minister, Takaichi Sanae, has triggered a diplomatic crisis with China by suggesting that a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response. Beijing has reacted with an aggressive campaign that ranges from incendiary social media posts to
But Malaysian Long Sa Kow argued that he did not alter his car plate.
Japan’s decision to restart nuclear reactors heralds a major shift in its approach to addressing multifaceted challenges. For an economy that recorded its first real GDP contraction in six quarters, the move could strengthen economic resilience, enhance energy security and
Shunda Park opened for business in 2024 with more than 3,500 workers from nearly 30 nations.
Americans and the other free nations are watching Iran and many are rooting for the Iranians who have risen up against the repressive regime that has ruled harshly since 1979 – and caused no end of trouble for the United States. But it’s going to take more than protests and
More than 3,500 fraudsters from dozens of countries worked at Shunda, a scam complex.
Donald Trump’s latest threat to impose 25% tariffs on countries trading with Iran carries consequences that extend far beyond Tehran. The moment Washington links Iran policy to global trade enforcement, the focus inevitably shifts to Beijing. China remains Iran’s largest
Set to draw over 6,000 delegates, the meeting comes at a critical juncture for the party, which turns 80 this year.
A South Korean official had said Seoul saw a chance of talks resuming with Pyongyang.
Nvidia has been caught in a tug-of-war between the US and China as the countries compete for AI dominance.
SEOUL, Jan 13 - North Korea's Kim Yo Jong, the sister of leader Kim Jong Un, said on Tuesday South Korea's hope for an improvement in relations is an illusion that cannot be realised, state media KCNA reported.
Experts say that children in conflict with the law are being let down by India's juvenile justice system.
The PM is seeking to deepen trade and repair ties with China after years of tense relations - without compromising national security or provoking the US.
The US is saber-rattling over Greenland once again. The vast island’s natural resources are back on the agenda, a year after then-US national security advisor Michael Waltz announced: “This is about critical minerals. This is about natural resources.” Greenland is endowed with
Days of protest across Iran have left hundreds dead and many more injured. Attempts by Iranian authorities to quell dissent through a near-total internet blackout point to the pivotal role of social media in organizing, spreading and documenting unrest. The Conversation asked
Day trippers and tourists might be returning, but merchants in China’s northeastern Suifenhe town tell CNA the long-awaited spending boom has yet to materialise.
Steve Witkoff, President Trump’s fixer, has entered the Iran mess and is now talking to Iran’s leaders. This is a very bad sign for the Iranian revolution, because Witkoff’s approach is to fix “problems.” The Iranian revolution is not a problem. It is an unprecedented
The surprise event showcased their amicable personal relationship.
Kevin Rudd’s premature departure in March from his post of Australia’s ambassador to the United States is a surprise, but perhaps not as unexpected as it might initially appear. Rudd’s term had another year to run. Any extension would have been limited. His old job as president
Children and the elderly are among the dead, as well as a professional elephant handler.
It's the K-pop band's first tour since completing compulsory military service in South Korea.
LONDON, Jan 13 - The captain of a container ship that crashed into a U.S. tanker off Britain's east coast last year did \"absolutely nothing\" to prevent an avoidable and fatal collision, British prosecutors said on Tuesday as his trial over a crew member's death began.
LGBT practices are contrary to Islamic teachings and societal norms, said a Melaka religious official.
SEOUL, Jan 13 - South Korea's special prosecutor on Tuesday requested the death penalty for former president Yoon Suk Yeol on charges of insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
Yoon is accused of leading an insurrection when he tried to impose martial law in 2024.
It is highly unlikely that a death sentence handed down to Yoon Suk Yeol will be carried out, however, as South Korea has had an unofficial moratorium on executions since 1997.
ZURICH, Jan 13 - Business and political elites head to the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos next week with its vision of a rules-based global economic order being tested to the limits.
WASHINGTON, Jan 13 - Hate speech against minorities including Muslims and Christians in India rose by 13% in 2025, with most incidents occurring in states governed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party, a Washington-based research group
China, which was the most popular destination in 2025, fell to third place behind South Korea and Taiwan.
MOSCOW/ATHENS, Jan 13 - Four Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by unidentified drones on Tuesday in the Black Sea on the way to load oil at the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal off the Russian coast, eight sources told Reuters.
The illicit “yeye” culture involves converting military spaces into makeshift bars and smuggling in guests.
MOSCOW, Jan 13 - Two Greek-managed oil tankers were hit by drones on Tuesday near the Caspian Pipeline Consortium terminal, which handles around 80% of Kazakhstan's oil exports, six sources said.
Iran became a flashpoint in US-China ties during Mr Trump’s 2017-21 first term.
In late December, Tehran’s bazaar merchants began protesting against Iran’s theocratic rulers over the sharp collapse of the currency. These protests quickly spread nationwide, although the level of participation remained limited, initially. The situation changed when Reza
India’s launch of the e-B-4 “Production Investment Business Visa” for Chinese nationals, effective January 1, allows stays of up to six months, with processing times of around 50 days. The visa’s timing and intent are consequential for India-China relations. This development,
An Indian source said there were five such intrusions on Jan 11 in the Jammu region of Indian Kashmir.
TAIPEI, Jan 13 - Taiwan President Lai Ching-te thanked Canada on Tuesday for its support during recent Chinese military drills and praised the deepening of ties between the two sides, shortly ahead of a visit to China by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
HONG KONG, Jan 13 - Hong Kong's High Court wrapped up mitigation hearings on Tuesday for media tycoon and China critic Jimmy Lai, in a final step before the sentencing phase of a years-long national security trial that has drawn international scrutiny.