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Poor nutrition during pregnancy causing Filipino kids’ ‘brain stunting’: Health department
A 2023 survey showed that 23.6 per cent of Filipino children under five are stunted.
US paralysis on Iran crisis owes to Navy capacity gaps
The ongoing Iranian protests and the Islamic Republic’s brutal repression have led to widespread massacres nationwide, with far-reaching regional and geopolitical implications. Amid the crackdown, both the US and Israeli governments have prepared numerous contingencies should
Aloka, the stray dog in India who walked 100 days for peace
According to monks who walked beside the dog, it showed no signs of fears or restlessness.
Smog alert: Nearly 1,200 brick kilns in Nepal start firing
Brick kilns in the country are required to begin operations by Jan 15.
Police deny claims Uganda opposition leader abducted by helicopter
Uganda's president is cruising to victory with most of the votes counted as his main rival Bobi Wine decries "fake results".
Hanoi uses AI cameras to spot offenders, including illegal street vendors and litterbugs
In the first two days of enforcement, police processed 48 cases, with total fines exceeding $2,840.
Taiwan says Chinese drone made ‘provocative’ flight over South China Sea island
It flew in Taiwan's airspace for eight minutes at an altitude outside the range of anti-aircraft weapons.
Taiwan says Chinese drone made 'provocative' flight over South China Sea island
TAIPEI, Jan 17 - A Chinese reconnaissance drone briefly flew over the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Islands at the top end of the South China Sea on Saturday, in what Taiwan's defence ministry called a \"provocative and irresponsible\" move.
Javan hawk-eagle under pressure as forests in Indonesia disappear
The bird is listed as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security force. Trump named members of a board to help supervise Gaza that was dominated by Americans, as he promotes a
Syrian president declares Kurdish a national language
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa issued a decree on Friday declaring Kurdish a "national language", in an apparent gesture of good will towards the minority following clashes in recent days. The decree is the first formal recognition of Kurdish national rights since Syria's
French publisher recalls dictionary over 'Jewish settler' reference
French publisher Hachette on Friday said it had recalled a dictionary that described the Israeli victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks as "Jewish settlers" and promised to review all its textbooks and educational materials. The Larousse dictionary for 11- to 15-year-old
'Nothing's changed' in Gaza as US peace deal enters second phase
From his tent in Gaza City, Mahmoud Abdel Aal said residents were frustrated and worried because nothing had changed in the Palestinian territory since the start of the US-brokered ceasefire's second phase. In a post-apocalyptic landscape of bombed-out buildings and makeshift
The one measure that can tell us a lot about the state of the UK economy
Consumer confidence levels are rebounding for some in the UK, but older generations look to be immune, writes Faisal Islam.
Australian coroner refers Filipino worker’s death to police after employer’s ‘deplorable’ conduct
Jerwin Royupa, 21, voluntarily exited a moving vehicle in March 2019 after his employer threatened him.
Foreign maids under South Korea’s pilot project overworked, underpaid: Poll
Respondents said they received an average of 1.92 million won (S$1,673) in monthly wages.
JB police seeking public’s help on child dangerously crossing busy road
The incident is believed to have occurred at Jalan Tun Razak Susur 5 towards Jalan Datin Halimah at 6.18am on Jan 14.
Japanese mayor apologises after calling staff 'human scum'
Yokohama mayor Takeharu Yamanaka admits using the terms "idiot" and "human scum" to disparage staff.
Another horse getaway: Pony captured after making short-lived escape from shrine near Tokyo
The pony was on the loose for about 10 minutes until it was corralled on the road nearby.
Japan’s ‘rabbit island’ considers introducing tourist tax following increased littering
According to the city’s industrial promotion division, about 195,000 people visited the island in 2024.
Private rooms to be back on Tokyo-Hakata shinkansen bullet trains from October
The operator also plans to add semi-private rooms to the service in the business year ending March 2028.
Cafe offers free breakfasts for vulnerable people
Hummingbird Cafe wants to support people who may not be able to afford a hot meal.
Why Thailand's deadly construction accidents are sparking outrage and scrutiny
Public outrage has centered on Italian-Thai Development, the contractor responsible for both sites where the past week's accidents occurred.
Trump says he may punish countries opposed to US control of Greenland with tariffs
US President Donald Trump says he may implement tariffs on countries opposing Washington’s controlling of Greenland as he remains stern in his stance to take over the Arctic island by “any means necessary”.
Where to go in Europe in 2026, according to 10 major travel publications
While every list is different, we’ve rounded up the places that have been mentioned again and again.
Not just a young man’s game: Male sexual desire soars until middle age, research reveals
A new study contradicts long-held beliefs that male sexual desire declines in their twenties, highlighting the influence of individual variants over pure biology statistics.
Guterres warns of ‘powerful forces’ undermining ‘global cooperation’
In historic speech to mark UN’s 80th anniversary, secretary general makes impassioned plea for multilateralism and international law amid drastic US funding cuts The United Nations secretary general, António Guterres, will warn on Saturday of the peril posed by “powerful forces
South Korea says US chip tariff to have limited immediate impact
On Jan 14, US President Donald Trump imposed a 25 per cent tariff on imports of some AI chips.
Watch: Armed group robs Pokémon store in New York City
Multiple hooded and masked people ransacked Pokémon merchandise and smashed glass card displays at the Manhattan shop.
Thai ruling party vows to resolve Cambodia row as election nears
It also wants to clean up its image as a transit hub for trafficked scam victims.
NASA rolls out Artemis II rocket for historic Moon mission
This will be the first crewed mission to travel around the Moon since the Apollo era, with astronauts flying past the far side of the Moon to test life support and navigation systems.
‘Historic’ High Seas Treaty comes into force. But is it enough to save our oceans?
The High Seas Treaty signals a “new era of global ocean governance”, but experts warn that it will not stop irreversible damage.
As stablecoins rise, how are governments responding worldwide?
Stablecoins experienced a record-breaking year, driven by both major countries and companies incentivising their use worldwide.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
UK urged to ratify high seas treaty to avoid being shut out of Ocean Cop summit
As international treaty comes into force, bill to make it law in Britain is moving at ‘glacial pace’ through parliament The UK risks being shut out of a historic oceans summit because parliament has failed to ratify the UN’s high seas treaty, environmental charities and
Rare twins born in DRC raise cautious hope for endangered mountain gorillas
Virunga park ranger says babies are well cared for by mother Mafuko but high infant mortality makes first weeks critical It was noon by the time Jacques Katutu first saw the newborn mountain gorillas. Cradled in the arms of their mother, Mafuko, the tiny twins clung to her body
Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says
DUBAI, Jan 17 (Reuters) - More than 3,000 people have died in Iran's nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a "very slight rise" in internet activity was reported in the country after an eight-day blackout. The U.S.-based HRANA group said it had verified
To Lam plays his heavy hand well ahead of Party congress
This week, Facebook notified me that my post analyzing General Secretary To Lam’s leadership style was restricted in Vietnam for the second time following a legal request from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Simultaneously, netizens Hoang Thi Hong Thai and Le Minh
As the UN's High Seas Treaty takes effect, what does it mean for Southeast Asia?
A landmark United Nations treaty governing the high seas has entered into force on Saturday (Jan 17), reshaping how international waters are protected and managed. For Southeast Asia, the new pact brings new opportunities and challenges.
Japan PM Takaichi considers suspending sales tax on food in election pledge: Report
The government and Sanae Takaichi's Liberal Democratic Party will carefully assess the market impact before deciding, as scrapping the 8 per cent levy on food sales would cut government revenue by an estimated 5 trillion yen (US$31.6 billion) a year.
Death toll rises to 28 after landfill collapse in the Philippines
Dozens of people were buried when the landslide of trash occurred on Jan 9.
Hytale console commands to give yourself any item, teleport around the map, and swap between game modes
Including a list of item IDs to spawn ingots, tools, and other loot.
