Xi’s top general under probe in China’s deepest military purge yet
General Zhang Youxia and PLA chief of joint staff Liu Zhenli are suspected of “serious violations of discipline and laws”.
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Pentagon foresees 'more limited' role in deterring North Korea
A key Pentagon document says the aim is to shift more responsibility to South Korea.
Ho Chi Minh City to allow electric motorbike battery-swopping on pavements
Battery-swopping cabinets must be designed and appraised by qualified units.
‘I still have no idea how to carry on’: Myanmar quake victims continue to struggle nearly a year on
The quake in March 2025 affected about 1.7 million people, according to the UN.
Teenager in Vietnam loses most of left hand in improvised firework explosion
The entire palm and wrist area sustained devastating damage.
HK has another hit movie. Can such flicks save the industry from terminal decline?
At least 10 cinemas have shut since 2024 as operators struggle to stay afloat.
Suicide bombing at Pakistan wedding kills 7, police say
DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan, Jan 24 - The death toll from a suicide bombing at a wedding near the Afghan border rose to seven on Saturday, police said, as Pakistan struggles to deal with a rising wave of militant attacks.
‘We have drones around the apartment’: India’s elderly falling prey to ‘digital arrest’ cases
Police in several states now go door to door to warn people about this new scam tactic.
China says senior military officials Zhang Youxia, Liu Zhenli under investigation
This marks the latest push in a sweeping drive to root out graft at all levels of the party.
China probes deputy military chief Zhang Youxia, general Liu Zhenli over 'serious violations of discipline'
Zhang, 74, and Liu, 61, are the vice-chairman and member of the Central Military Commission (CMC) respectively.
The real winner behind Myanmar’s junta-held elections could be China
After an initial period of wariness, China has thrown its backing behind the junta.
Indonesia landslide kills eight, more than 80 missing
The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall, struck a village in the region of West Bandung.
False posts target Japan PM Takaichi’s grandfather on Taiwan social media
Some posts identified her grandfather as holding the rank of major in the former Japanese military.
Vietnam’s Politburo signals key winners after party congress
The make-up of the Politburo signals who is in line for the other top posts.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai amid China regulatory headwinds
He visited China at least three times in 2025 and in July met China’s commerce minister.
Vietnam now a party of one under To Lam
As the curtain fell on the Vietnamese Communist Party’s five-yearly 14th National Congress, international observers focused on the headlines: General To Lam’s unanimous re-election as general secretary and his ambitious 10% GDP growth target. The surface narrative was of
New Zealand calls off rescue efforts for six missing after landslide
Police say they are not expecting to find any more survivors from the landslide, with six people still unaccounted for.
2 foreign litterbugs first to be charged under Malaysia's new law
Both offenders - an Indonesian woman and a Bangladeshi man - had committed the offences in Johor Bahru on Jan 1.
Karachi mall inferno came after ignored warnings, delayed response
KARACHI, Jan 24 - Muhammad Imran did not take the fire seriously at first, thinking it was another small spark at the Karachi mall that would be quickly extinguished by fellow shop owners.
12-year-old Australian boy bitten by shark in Sydney Harbour dies
Nico Antic was a 12 year old; the country's east coast saw 4 shark attacks in 2 days this week.
Australia shouldn’t join Trump’s board of appeasers
Donald Trump clearly doesn’t do irony. How else can we describe inviting Vladimir Putin to join his so-called “Board of Peace”? At least “mad Vlad” will be in good company. It’s not clear if Ukraine’s nemesis will take part, but plenty of other aspiring despots, authoritarians
Australian boy dies after shark attack in Sydney Harbour
SYDNEY, Jan 24 - An Australian boy had died in hospital after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his family said on Saturday after a series of shark attacks along the country's east coast.
Seven dead, 82 missing in Indonesian landslide, disaster agency says
The landslide struck a village in West Bandung region.
Boy, 12, dies from injuries after Sydney shark attack
Nico Antic was swimming in Sydney Harbour when he was attacked last Sunday.
How Mark Carney left Donald Trump in the dust in Davos
The meeting and venue were the same, but the style and tone of the two most anticipated keynote speeches at the World Economic Forum in the Swiss town of Davos could not have been more different. On Tuesday, January 20, Canadian prime minister Mark Carney addressed the
Bangladesh readies for polls, Hasina supporters at a loss
The country will vote on Feb 12, over a year after Hasina's ouster from power.
US judge extends deportation protections for migrants from Myanmar
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 - A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump's administration on Friday to delay its termination of the \"Temporary Protected Status,\" or TPS, for Myanmar while a lawsuit challenging the termination continued.
Trump at Davos marked start of a new world era
Donald Trump’s concern about the strategic positioning of Greenland is rational. But the way the US president has approached the issue is not – and could still rupture NATO and cause enduring harm to North Atlantic political and economic relations. The question for those
Ex-Olympian sues Selangor government, city council over dog ban in condos
Noraseela Khalid's lawyer said that she has nothing to gain from filing the suit.
New guidelines aim to resolve Selangor’s shopping mall pet dispute
A new mall in Petaling Jaya faces criticism for allowing people to enter shops and dine with pets.
China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment
China is seen “controlling the dynamic through stillness”, a senior global business leader said.
Indonesian influencer Lula Lahfah dies aged 26: Reports
The Indonesian influencer was reportedly found dead in her apartment, according to local media reports.
UN expert urges world to reject Myanmar’s ‘sham’ election
The military has ruled Myanmar by force for almost all of its post-independence history.
After TikTok deal, Chinese companies search for a new global path
A difficult choice faces Chinese technology companies with global aspirations.
Lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year in China
Organisers said it took about 1,200 workers several weeks to produce the lanterns.
Chinese lantern festival lights up for Lunar New Year
ZIGONG, China, Jan 24 - In southwest China’s Sichuan province, the annual Zigong International Lantern Festival kicked off on Friday, showcasing the centuries-old art of illuminated lanterns on a grand scale.
US Pentagon foresees ‘more limited’ role in deterring North Korea
South Korea hosts about 28,500 US troops in combined defence against North Korea.
Netflix’s live, high-risk skyscraper climb at Taipei 101 postponed by a day due to rain
Famed free-solo climber Alex Honnold is due to ascend the 508-m tower without ropes or a safety net.
'Free solo' climb of Taiwan's tallest building postponed due to weather
TAIPEI, Jan 24 - Poor weather on Saturday forced U.S. climber Alex Honnold to postpone his \"free solo\" rope and harness-free ascent of the outside of Taiwan's Taipei 101 skyscraper, one of the world's tallest buildings.
India and EU set for 'mother of all deals' as Trump's tariff uncertainty looms
Trade negotiations are nearing the finish line after nearly two decades of hard bargaining on both sides.
Trump says US VP headed to Azerbaijan, Armenia next month
WASHINGTON, Jan 23 - U.S. Vice President JD Vance will travel to Azerbaijan and Armenia next month, President Donald Trump said on Friday, months after the two countries signed a peace agreement in Washington.
South Korea’s PM Kim and US’ Vance discuss Coupang dispute and North Korea envoy
Some US lawmakers and investors have accused the South Korean government of unfairly targeting Coupang.
New Zealand police find bodies after landslide tragedy, Swedish tourist among those still missing
Six people are unaccounted for, including two teenagers.
Is China quietly winning the AI race?
The BBC's Lily Jamali looks into why big US firms and start-ups alike are turning to Chinese tech.
Commentary: Forget DeepSeek, dying alone is China’s latest tech obsession
The bluntly named “Are You Dead” app went viral because it translated demographic and social anxiety into a push notification, says Catherine Thorbecke for Bloomberg Opinion.
What Indonesia stands to gain – or lose – from being on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’
While joining the initiative confers prestige and visibility, Jakarta risks compromising its independence.
Four attacks in 48 hours: How east Australia's beaches became a 'perfect storm' for sharks
Human-shark encounters in Australia are rising - but experts are keen to point out it isn't the animals' fault.
