Jeju Air crash victims could have all survived without concrete barrier: South Korean lawmaker

A report said the aircraft could have breached a fence with only minor injuries.

Hopes rise for Chinese property support ahead of key March meeting

Ahead of a major policy meeting, China may be reassessing its approach after a flagship journal urged more forceful property measures.

Malaysia DPM Zahid seeks full acquittal after prosecutors end corruption case over lack of evidence

Malaysia’s Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) announced on Thursday (Jan 8) that no further action will be taken on 47 charges previously brought against Zahid after a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) was granted in September 2023.

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At Hanoi's popular railway cafe street, trains may stop running under safety and urban renewal plans

The transport authorities warned of travel delays and detours if the route is cut, raising costs for daily passengers and affecting businesses as well as the draw to tourist sites.

Robbie G.K. on ‘Heated Rivalry’ Impact on the NHL and Miley Cyrus Contributing Music to Season 2: ‘I Was Absolutely a “Hannah Montana” Fan’

“Heated Rivalry” star Robbie G.K. is speaking out about the show’s possible impact on professional hockey. “I certainly hope so,” he told me Wednesday at “The Pitt” Season 2 premiere in Los Angeles. “I think that big organizations like that, sports organizations, we’ve seen

Cutlery, trays and coins: Rising silver prices send Malaysians hunting for ‘poor man’s gold’

By the first week of 2026, the price of silver had climbed over 150% compared with early 2025.

There is a 'real threat' of US military action against Colombia, president tells BBC

Gustavo Petro tells the BBC's Ione Wells that the United States is treating other nations as part of a US "empire", after Trump threatened Colombia with military action.

Ofcom urged to use 'banning' powers over X AI deepfakes

It follows an ongoing backlash against the use of X's AI Grok to digitally remove clothing from images.

Bad Bunny Sued for $16 Million Over Voice Recordings on ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos’ and ‘X 100pre’ Songs

The plaintiff says she unwittingly recorded a line in 2018 that has become instantly recognizable for its association with Bad Bunny

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard control the economy - here's why the currency suffers

In Iran, access to a stable, state-set currency exchange rate is reserved for a privileged few — and economic networks linked to the Revolutionary Guard sit closest to the front of the queue.

Why is Trump interested in Greenland? Look to the thawing Arctic ice | Gaby Hinsliff

Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attack Another week, another freak weather phenomenon you’ve probably never heard of. If it’s not the “ weather bomb ” of extreme wind and snow

Analysis: From Venezuela to Greenland, the EU scrambles to find a voice and a plan

Donald Trump's pursuit of an American sphere of influence has left Europeans scrambling to deal with a fast-moving geopolitical shift.

New images capture rare interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS passing through our Solar System

The comet, discovered in July 2025, originated far beyond our Solar System and is thought to be around 7 billion years old - even older than the Sun.

New finger-prick blood test could help detect Alzheimer's from a home-collected sample

A simple, at-home fingertip blood test shows promise for early Alzheimer’s disease detection, according to a new Europe-wide study.

Greens condemn reported US 'plans' for Greenland

The European Green Party has reacted strongly to a fresh White House statement that the use of US military force against Greenland is “always an option”. The White House said on Tuesday: "The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important

Landfill collapse kills 1 and leaves at least 27 missing, Philippine police say

It was unclear if anyone besides workers at the landfill was among those affected by a huge mound of garbage and debris collapsing in Cebu City.

The rise and fall of accused Cambodian scam kingpin Chen Zhi

US prosecutors allege that at least 10 scam compounds were built in Cambodia.

Jeju Air crash victims could have all survived without concrete barrier, lawmaker says

SEOUL, Jan 9 - A South Korean government-commissioned report found the Jeju Air plane crash in December 2024 that killed 179 people might not have been deadly if there had not been a concrete mound at the end of the runway, an opposition lawmaker said.

Bruno Mars Is Feeling Himself in New ‘I Just Might’ Video

The singer's first solo album in a decade, The Romantic , arrives Feb. 27

Iran's rulers face legitimacy crisis amid spreading unrest

DUBAI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - With Iran's anti-government unrest evolving rapidly and foreign pressure mounting, the clerical establishment appears unable, for now, to tackle what has become a crisis of legitimacy at the heart of the Islamic Republic. The demonstrations, which began

Zach Bryan’s New Album ‘With Heaven on Top’ Is Here

The 25-track record follows The Great American Bar Scene , released in 2024

Trump says he will meet Machado — and would accept Nobel Peace Prize from her

Speaking to Fox News, Trump said it “would be a great honor” if the Venezuelan opposition leader decided to share her Nobel Peace Prize with him.

‘A Concert for Altadena’ Raises $450K for Community Rebuilding, and Raises Spirits With Dawes, Brandon Flowers, Brad Paisley and Other Performers

Backstage at the benefit that took place Wednesday night under the name A Concert for Altadena, star and co-organizer Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes was talking about how he came close to thinking it was not necessarily vital to hold the concert exactly on the first anniversary of

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Gwyneth Paltrow on ‘Marty Supreme,’ Goop and Being Such a Polarizing Person

The 'Shakespeare in Love' Oscar winner, who came out of retirement from acting to star opposite Timothée Chalamet in Josh Safdie's dramedy, opens up about her life, movies and how Hollywood has changed.

China touts its governance model as Trump tests global norms

A party official from China said socialism is increasingly favoured over capitalism.

Trump’s anti-globalism looks like old-school Yankee imperialism

Opportunistic imperialism. Personalist dictatorship. There are myriad phrases to describe what’s emerging in the United States, and they’re not flattering.

China urges Nestle to work quickly on baby formula recall

The country is the world’s largest infant formula market.

Indonesia’s plan to expand military role in counter-terrorism draws flak

Civil society groups warn the move can undermine hard-won reforms and threaten civil liberties.

Venezuelan government begins releasing political prisoners

The US, which recently captured its President Nicolás Maduro, has long demanded the detainees be freed.

One dead, 38 missing after massive landfill collapses in Philippines

Rescuers have pulled 12 injured sanitation workers from debris at the private landfill in Cebu City.

Africa: Economic Output Expected to Grow by Four Percent This Year

[UN News] The global economy has shown resilience amid turbulence during the past year, including shifting trade policies - yet growth remains subdued and far below pre-pandemic levels, the UN said in a landmark report published on Thursday.

Trump says US will start hitting drug cartels on land

President Trump on Thursday said the United States will soon strike drug cartels on land. "We are going to start now hitting land with regard to the cartels. The cartels are running Mexico," Trump said during an appearance on Fox News’s “Hannity,” without providing further

Cebu landfill landslide: Search continues for survivors

At least 12 employees have been pulled from the garbage and hospitalised.

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Park Chan-wook on ‘No Other Choice,’ Vengeance and Possibility of Having a Film Oscar-Nominated for First Time

The Korean master filmmaker also discusses Hitchcock, 'Oldboy,' video games, cartoons and more.

Fire near Osaka’s popular tourist attraction Tsutenkaku Tower

The fire was reported at 10.35am local time.

China praises Indonesia on first ever panda cub’s birth

Chinese President Xi Jinping has been told of the birth and he is very proud of the feat.

Watch: Buildings in Tehran set on fire as demonstrations spread across Iran

In video verified by BBC Persian, protesters in Iran can be heard chanting anti-government slogans.

Concert for Altadena Marks L.A. Fires Anniversary With Dawes, Brandon Flowers, and Choice Words for Trump

The event, held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, was hosted by John C. Reilly

More than 57,000 Malaysians renounced their citizenship for Singapore’s over last 5 years: Report

On average, 10,000 people apply to renounce their Malaysian citizenship a year.

‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ Takes Top Prize at Cinema Eye Honors

Ryan White’s “Come See Me in the Good Light” won top honors at the 19th annual Cinema Eye Honors in New York on Thursday. The documentary, which profiles poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley facing Gibson’s cancer journey, won prizes for outstanding nonfiction feature, original

Australians brace for 'property loss or worse' as bushfires destroy homes

All regions in Victoria are facing 'catastrophic' or 'extreme' fire warnings

Trump says ‘own morality’ is only limit on his power: ‘I don’t need international law’

President Trump said his “own morality” guides his decisions on foreign intervention in a interview published Thursday, following weeks of scrutiny for U.S. strikes overseas. “Yeah, there is one thing. My own morality. My own mind. It’s the only thing that can stop me,” Trump

Salt-N-Pepa Lose Lawsuit Against Universal To Reclaim Recordings

In May of last year, Salt-N-Pepa filed a copyright lawsuit against Universal Music Group to regain their masters. The iconic hip-hop group asserted that the 1976 Copyright Act gives artists the right to reclaim ownership of master recordings and terminate past agreements after

Japan calls for 'smooth' trade after reports of China snags

Syrian government announces ceasefire in Aleppo after deadly clashes

Syria's defence ministry announced a ceasefire in Aleppo on Friday after days of deadly clashes between the army and Kurdish fighters forced thousands of civilians to flee. The violence, which has killed at least 21 people, is the worst to erupt since the Islamist authorities

How Financial Hardship Shows Up in Baby Brains

Early financial strain can have a measurable impact on how infant brains develop The post How Financial Hardship Shows Up in Baby Brains appeared first on Nautilus .