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Germany's Merz: Europe must not rush to write off transatlantic ties
BERLIN, Jan 22 - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomed on Thursday U.S. President Donald Trump's shift in rhetoric on Greenland and urged Europeans not to be too quick to write off the transatlantic partnership.
Philippines will insist South China Sea code is based on international law, foreign minister says
MANILA, Jan 22 - The Philippines, as ASEAN chair, will insist that a long-delayed Code of Conduct with China on the South China Sea explicitly references the U.N. Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) as it works to complete the document by this year, its foreign minister
Trump to launch Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - U.S. President Donald Trump will on Thursday launch his Board of Peace, originally envisaged to help end the Gaza war but which he now sees having a wider role that Europe and some others fear will rival or undermine the United Nations.
Japan braced for disruption amid warnings of heavy snowfall
Tokyo is expected to see an overnight low of -2 deg C on Jan 23, thought snowfall is not forecast.
Two dead and several missing as New Zealand reels from deadly landslides
Heavy rains have ravaged the country's North Island, with a minister comparing it to a "war zone".
Ukraine's Zelenskiy arrives for Davos talks with Trump
KYIV, Jan 22 - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said \"a lot of progress\" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue, as Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Switzerland for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
China seeks deeper maritime ties with Malta in Central Mediterranean
BEIJING, Jan 22 - China is keen to deepen cooperation with Malta in shipping and port logistics, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said on Thursday, eager to leverage the island's strategic location in the Central Mediterranean.
Czech police detain person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence
PRAGUE, Jan 22 - Czech police on Thursday said they have detained a person suspected of working with Chinese intelligence services, though they did not provide additional details.
Indonesia accepts Trump’s invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’ as experts warn of risks, potential domestic fallout
Besides Indonesia, fellow Southeast Asian nation Vietnam has also agreed to be a member of the Board of Peace.
3 people shot dead in eastern Australia, town in lockdown
The shooting comes one month after two gunmen opened fire at an event on Bondi Beach.
AI stock surge an unlikely boon for Japan toilet maker Toto
It’s not just Nvidia and other heavyweights of the AI stocks boom who are feeling flush.
From ancient Rome to now, war-makers constantly talk about peace
In a week filled with news about President Donald Trump’s aggressive moves to take control of Greenland, the world got a window into his thinking about the concept of “peace.” “Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS,
TEPCO’s just-restarted nuclear plant to suspend operations after alarm was set off
Japan’s nuclear regulator says the reactor is stable, and that there are no safety problems.
NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - NATO Secretary Mark Rutte said on Thursday that he and U.S. President Trump had discussed in Davos how the transatlantic alliance should best defend the Arctic against Russia and China.
US envoy Witkoff says Ukraine peace talks down to one issue
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 22 - U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said \"a lot of progress\" had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue.
Three dead in shooting in Australia's New South Wales
Residents have been told to stay indoors and avoid the area of the shooting.
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina elections
The South Asian nation of 170 million votes on Feb 12 to elect 350 lawmakers, in the first election since a 2024 uprising.
Malaysia weighs social media rule change after Grok AI uproar
Malaysia has previously said it would take legal action against X, which hosts Grok, for failing to protect users.
Trump, the deep state and America at war with itself
The current global disorder—marked by the war in Ukraine, the devastation in Gaza, renewed instability across the Middle East, rising great-power rivalry and now unilateral US actions in Venezuela alongside strategic pressure on Greenland—cannot be explained merely by regional
Cold wave tightens grip in South Korea as temperatures hit minus 24 deg C
Seoul saw a morning low of minus 13.2 deg C, while Incheon recorded minus 12.5 deg C.
Culinary Class Wars chef’s drink driving record resurfaces, apology video removed
Lim Seung-geun admitted to drink driving three times over a decade.
Weight-loss shots pile up in Seoul while high-risk regions go without
Obesity is widely regarded as a major risk factor for other chronic diseases.
73 South Koreans linked to scam networks in Cambodia to be repatriated
The suspects are accused of defrauding 869 victims of approximately 48.6 billion won (S$42.4 million).
Love scams expose deep Indonesia-China trust issues
The recent bust of a transnational “love scamming” syndicate operating in Indonesia run by Chinese nationals should serve as a wake-up call—not only for Indonesian law enforcement, but also for Beijing. The case, revealed this month by Indonesia’s Directorate General of
Putin to discuss Ukraine peace with U.S. envoys after Trump says a deal is reasonably close
MOSCOW, Jan 22 - Russian President Vladimir Putin will on Thursday discuss a possible peace plan for Ukraine with U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow after President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war was \"reasonably close\".
Japan’s Takaichi fast headed for a Liz Truss moment
TOKYO – Since Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi called a snap election for February 8, currency and debt traders have gotten busy registering “no” votes. It’s rarely flattering when expectations that your party will win a contest send the currency lower and bond yields to
Two top Hong Kong ministers to step down: Report
They are Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho and Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Erick Tsang.
Philippine President Marcos hit with another impeachment complaint
This is the second complaint filed against Mr Marcos within a week.
Philippine President Marcos hit with impeachment complaint
Members of Philippine civil society groups accuse him of systematically bilking taxpayers out of billions of dollars for bogus flood control projects.
A third of Malaysia’s water pipes past their prime
Funding to fix some of these pipes will be provided by the federal government in 2026.
China’s ship-hunting H-6J has a vulnerable kill chain
China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber highlights not only its growing long-range anti-ship ambitions, but also the central role of networked kill chains in determining whether those capabilities translate into real combat power. This month, the South China Morning Post (SCMP)
Riau to legalise thousands of hectares of small-scale illegal gold mines
Permit holders will be required to restore or reforest mined land once the permit expires.
Even in bitter cold, these South Korean runners keep going, thanks to one clear innovation
The greenhouse-shaped outdoor tracks shield runners from the wind, creating a warmer environment.
Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts
Online posts by Ricky Cheng, director of Hong Kong's liaison office in Tianjin, showed him enjoying alleged perks such as a private ferry cabin upgrade.
Indonesia’s House of Representatives postpones plan to scrap direct regional elections
Support has been growing among pro-government parties to scrap direct polls.
South Korea sets AI safety rules – first in world, enforcing its AI Act
The legislation is meant to offer a basic regulatory foundation reflecting growing public concerns.
Bangladesh launches campaigns for first post-Hasina polls
It comes against the backdrop of insecurity and warnings of a “flood” of online disinformation.
Malaysian ex-army chief, wife charged with corruption
His wife was charged on the same day with receiving proceeds from illegal activities amounting to RM77,000.
Malaysia's former army chief and wife charged with money laundering involving about US$540,000
Muhammad Hafizuddeain Jantan, 58, and his wife Salwani Anuar, 26, were each charged with four counts of money laundering. Former armed forces chief Nizam Jaffar will be charged on Friday (Jan 23) for criminal breach of trust and graft, the anti-graft commission said.
National security trial for HK's Tiananmen activists begins
Prosecutors claim the group's call to end China's one-party rule is subversive to the constitution.
ASEAN chair Philippines hosts Myanmar ‘stakeholder meeting’ to push stalled peace bid
Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro is the ASEAN special envoy for the crisis in war-torn Myanmar.
Baby steps to check elephant invasions in Johor
Wildlife gained renewed attention in 2025 with more reports of animals moving into human activity zones.
Asian markets rebound after Trump walks back tariff threats; South Korea's Kospi tops 5,000 for first time
Trump's comments eased market volatility, with Seoul, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei and Sydney all up in morning trade.
KL City Hall cracks down on foreign hawkers, unlicensed businesses on food street Jalan Alor
Enforcement and monitoring would be carried out at hot spot locations around the city.
New Zealand immigration rising as Kiwi exodus revised lower
The mass departure of citizens, while still significant, has been revised lower by the statistics agency.
Philippines convicts journalist on terror charge called ‘absurd’
Community journalist and radio broadcaster Frenchie Cumpio, 26, was arrested in 2020.
Philippine journalist found guilty of financing terrorism
Frenchie Mae Cumpio's conviction on a 'fabricated' charge is a 'travesty of justice', human rights groups say.
