Vice-mayor of town in Philippines’ Iloilo dies after accidentally firing her own gun
Aimee Paz Lamasan was handling the firearm when it accidentally discharged, with the bullet hitting her in the stomach.
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Bangkok air quality slips into orange zone, exceeding safety standard; Chatuchak district worst hit
Stronger winds are forecast between Jan 2 and 6, which could improve ventilation.
Dense fog disrupts flights across northern and eastern India, including New Delhi
Airlines cautioned travellers to remain alert and check flight updates to avoid inconvenience.
Australia ‘disappointed’ with China’s beef tariffs
China's new beef import tariffs could damage trade worth more than $858 million.
Scam centers behind Thailand’s strangely strong baht?
Thailand’s baht was the second-best performer in 2025, rising nearly 10% against the US dollar, a surprising appreciation that is out of step with the kingdom’s underlying financial and economic fundamentals. Observers and analysts have offered various explanations. The leading
22 injured in New Year party attack in Philippines
Two suspects on motorcycles lobbed a grenade at a roadside New Year’s party venue.
Finland seizes ship sailing from Russia after suspected cable sabotage in Baltic Sea
HELSINKI, Dec 31 - Finnish police on Wednesday seized a ship sailing from Russia on suspicion of sabotaging an undersea telecoms cable running from Helsinki to Estonia across the Gulf of Finland, an area hit by a string of similar incidents in recent years.
Zia led Bangladesh across its most decisive economic threshold
History seldom favors leaders who fail to script their own narratives, and it is uniquely merciless toward women navigating entrenched patriarchal polities. Bangladesh’s former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, who passed away on December 30 remains trapped in that shadow. She is
Workers in South Korea may soon be able to ignore late-night work messages
A new proposal will seek to shield workers from unnecessary work instructions outside office hours.
How Japanese scallops became a pawn in diplomatic tensions with China
For Beijing, scallops have served as a diplomatic pressure point.
3-year-old boy falls to death in Japan after parents leave home to visit shrine
He is believed to have fallen from a balcony of his ninth-floor home.
US grants TSMC annual licence to import US chipmaking tools into China
The licence "ensures uninterrupted fab operations and product deliveries", said the chipmaker.
Indonesia’s poor maritime safety in spotlight following Labuan Bajo boat accident
The accident killed a Spanish tourist and left three others missing.
China’s Quad counter centers on building an anti-India arc
As the Quad — the US, Japan, India and Australia — seeks to constrain Beijing’s ambitions, China is quietly building a counterarchitecture aimed not at the Quad as a whole, but at its most exposed member: India. Through patient investments, military partnerships and political
Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland is so upsetting to so many
Israel is on the hot seat. Not for Gaza, or Iran, or even for attacks on Syria or Lebanon. No, Israel is on the hot seat for being the first country to establish formal diplomaticrelations with Somaliland. Huh? Israel has had close, informal relations with Somaliland for
Inside China’s six-decade campaign to dominate rare earths
China has used rare earths as a chokehold on global supply chains and a powerful tool in trade wars.
Putin residence attack jeopardizes US security guarantees
Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod, known as Dolgiye Borody, also known as Valdai and Uzhin, was attacked by waves of drones on December 29. We know this from an official statement from Sergey Lavrov, and from President Trump who was informed by Putin himself in a telephone
As Japan’s labour shortage deepens, businesses fear losing foreign workers
Across Japan, many regional businesses rely on foreign labour to survive.
Half of hot spring inns in Japan’s Noto remain closed 2 years after quake
The strong earthquake left local businesses concerned about a talent drain.
Taiwan’s president vows to defend sovereignty after China drills
This comes after China declared it had successfully completed military drills around Taiwan.
North Korea’s Kim hails troops fighting in ‘alien land’: State media
North Korea has sent thousands of troops to support Russia’s nearly four-year invasion of Ukraine.
North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends New Year's celebrations, KCNA says
SEOUL, Jan 1 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un attended New Year's celebrations in Pyongyang including fireworks, patriotic songs and dances and a taekwondo demonstration, state media KCNA said on Thursday.
Condom tax and cheaper childcare: China's plan to boost birth rates
Chinese people pay a 13% sales tax on contraceptives from 1 January, while childcare services are exempt.
Pentagon says Lockheed Martin gets $328.5 million Taiwan military sale contract
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 - The Pentagon said on Wednesday that Lockheed Martin was given a contract involving foreign military sales to Taiwan to meet what Washington calls \"an urgent operational need\" of the Taiwan Air Force.
Did you catch these 10 stories in 2025? This is why they’re not to be missed
These CNA stories, from profile pieces to investigative work, offer a snapshot of what helped shape 2025 at home and abroad and made viewers feel deeply, think harder and see the world more clearly.
China wants more homegrown chips in its cars. The hard part isn’t geopolitics
China’s push to localise automotive chips is gaining ground, but mostly in mature control systems rather than high-end computing. Observers say the main hurdles are technical, not geopolitical.
Commentary: Moutai hangover – why China’s fanciest liquor is in a slump
The price of China’s most prestigious drink has fallen to its lowest in years. It’s a good time for its fans, says Bloomberg Opinion’s Juliana Liu.
India imposes excise duty on cigarettes, effective Feb 1
India is home to an estimated 100 million smokers.
US judge blocks Trump move to end protected status for thousands from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua
WASHINGTON, Dec 31 - A U.S. federal judge on Wednesday blocked the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for thousands of migrants from Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua after opponents argued the terminations were motivated by racial hostility.
Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 31 - Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under a renewed ceasefire agreed by the two countries at the weekend, authorities from both countries said, easing tensions after weeks of deadly border clashes.
Sydney sends message of peace for New Year's after Bondi attack
The words peace and unity were projected onto the Sydney Harbour Bridge as thousands gathered to watch the annual fireworks.
Sydney rings in New Year with nod to victims of Bondi attack
Organisers held a minute’s silence for the victims of the attack at 11pm.
Xi says China to hit 2025 growth target of 'around 5 per cent'
"We faced challenges head-on and strived diligently, successfully achieving the main goals of economic and social development," Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a New Year's Eve speech.
China says live-fire drills around Taiwan 'completed successfully'
Beijing launched missiles and deployed dozens of fighter jets, navy ships and coastguard vessels on Monday and Tuesday around Taiwan's main island.
