Fujitsu’s February 12 announcement that it will begin domestic production of “sovereign AI” servers marks a significant milestone in Japan’s quest for digital autonomy. Coming on the heels of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s resounding election victory this month, the move fits
KARACHI, Pakistan, Feb 19 - At least 13 people, including women and children, were killed after a gas cylinder blast caused a residential building to collapse in the southern port city of Karachi on Thursday, police said.
The 11 deals involving sectors such as textile, energy and mining were signed at a dinner attended by Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce on Feb 18.
The daughter allegedly beheaded a man she stabbed and brought his head home in a suitcase.
Yoon, 65, was sentenced on Feb 19 to life in prison for masterminding insurrection.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at India's AI Impact Summit that artificial intelligence must be made widely accessible, stressing that it should serve as a tool for inclusion and empowerment, especially for countries in the Global South.
These venomous jellyfish have recently been found at several popular tourist locations in the state.
The latest killing of family members took place on Tuesday (Feb 17) in Pahang, in which a 32-year-old man allegedly murdered his wife, mother and two young daughters aged two and four with a sharp blade before killing himself.
The non-violent movement was described as a “Revolution of Light".
A panel of judges sentenced him to life in prison after finding him guilty on Feb 19.
MOSCOW, Feb 19 - Telegram says it has not found any breaches of its encryption, dismissing a Russian government allegation that foreign intelligence services can see messages sent by Russian soldiers via the messaging app.
SEOUL, Feb 19 - Ousted South Korean leader Yoon Suk Yeol, a former prosecutor who took gambles to win power, finally fell victim to his own recklessness, people who knew him said, through a belief that he could crush political enemies by declaring martial law.
Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life imprisonment on Feb 19.
After the US captured Venezuela’s president at the start of 2026, Donald Trump promised to “unleash” the country’s oil supply. He wanted companies to invest US$100 billion to get hold of it. Big Oil though, seems less than keen on that idea, appearing to consider Venezuela too
The families of the 40 victims in the Feb 6 attack received more than US$700,000 (S$887,000) in total.
Under recent hate crime legislation, it is an offence to display Nazi and other hate symbols.
Yoon Suk Yeol was found guilty on charges of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection, stemming from his December 2024 attempt to impose martial law.
There’s been a lot of talk about middle powers lately. Nothing new there, perhaps, but this time there’s also been some middle-power action. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has single-handedly demonstrated that not only is it possible for leaders of middle powers to think
Prosecutors sought the death penalty in January.
Deals were signed for the mining, energy, agribusiness, textiles, furniture and technology sectors.
The Gates Foundation said the decision was made to "ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities".
The officers allegedly forced a group of Chinese nationals to transfer cryptocurrency in exchange for their release after a house raid.
Wanted for multiple counts of theft, the suspect was caught outside a temple on the outskirts of Bangkok.
Four suspects, a father and his three children, are still under remand to help the investigation.
The latest letter is the third such incident in the lead-up to Ramadan.
SYDNEY, Feb 19 - Australian police said on Thursday they had launched an investigation after a threatening letter was sent to the country’s largest mosque, the third such incident in the lead-up to the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan.
BEIJING, Feb 19 - China sees an opening to turn President Donald Trump's tariffs to its advantage by reshaping global trade in ways that would insulate its $19 trillion economy from U.S. pressure far into the future.
This comes after a media report alleged Chinese police had pressured food delivery riders in Australia.
By one metric, Lee Jae Myung’s eight months as South Korean president have been a smashing success, with the stock market more than doubling on his watch. Before Lee’s election in June, he ran on a Kospi 5,000 platform that struck many as fanciful. At that time, the benchmark
Fares for the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link are expected to be announced in the second-half of 2026, said Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
The complaint was filed hours after she threw her hat into the ring for the 2028 presidential election.
Top graft-busters are quietly stepping up scrutiny of "quasi-naked" officials with children living overseas, with some losing promotion opportunities and jobs.
Masterminding an insurrection carries a maximum sentence of the death penalty or life imprisonment under South Korean law.
The move by Galgotias University prompted sharp criticism, with social media users quickly identifying the robot as the Unitree Go2, sold by China's Unitree Robotics.
Danika Mason also blamed the cold, after talking about coffee and iguanas in her live cross.
The Gates Foundation said he will not deliver his address to ensure the focus remains on the summit's key priorities.
President Prabowo Subianto said the priority now is to protect the environment.
The island generates more than 46 tonnes of waste per day.
Mr Tarique Rahman said his government would dismantle market syndicates that exploit consumers.
DHAKA, Feb 19 - Bangladesh’s new Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has pledged to stabilise prices during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, restore the rule of law and advance economic and infrastructure reforms following his party’s landslide victory in parliamentary elections.
The victims’ food supplies were swept away and electrical appliances damaged.
According to the police, the suspect had no record of mental treatment or previous criminal offences.
Prosecutors have sought the death penalty in this case.
SEOUL, Feb 19 - A South Korean court is due to rule on Thursday on whether former President Yoon Suk Yeol is guilty of masterminding an insurrection over his botched attempt to put the country under martial law in December 2024.
The party congress will be the first major gathering of top leaders since 2021.
A court is due to deliver its verdict in the insurrection trial of Yoon Suk Yeol.
