- January 31st, 2026
Israel has, for the first time, accepted the overall Palestinian death toll figures reported by Gaza’s health ministry, according to Israeli media reports published on Friday that cited senior military officials. The reported acknowledgement marks a notable shift in Israel’s...
A group of three suspects robbed five people on a street in central Tokyo late on Jan 29, escaping with suitcases that reportedly contained about 420 million yen (S$3.4 million) in cash, according to Japanese police. The robbery took place...
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has announced ambitious plans for large-scale construction projects across the country in 2026, including the simultaneous development of industrial factories in 20 regions, state media KCNA reported Thursday. The move comes as the country...
Turkey is reportedly reviewing contingency measures along its border in case the United States launches a military strike against neighboring Iran, a senior Turkish official said on Monday. “If the United States attacks Iran and the regime falls, Turkey is...
China will host the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior Officials’ Meeting and related events from February 1 to 10, marking the opening of the APEC “China Year” as the country prepares to convene the 33rd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting...
Northern and western Japan are bracing for severe snowstorms later this week, with forecasters warning of potential disruptions as the country gears up for its first winter election in 36 years. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued warnings on Jan. 29,...
A South Korean court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Keon Hee to 20 months in prison for accepting luxury gifts, including Chanel bags and a diamond pendant, from Unification Church officials in exchange for political favours. Kim, the...
Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday (Jan 28), marking the first time Japan has been without pandas since 1972, the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda announced on social media....
Several Asian countries have tightened airport screening and public health surveillance after India confirmed fresh cases of the deadly Nipah virus in the eastern state of West Bengal, raising regional vigilance against the rare but highly lethal infection. Indian authorities...
Ajit Pawar, the deputy chief minister of India’s wealthiest state of Maharashtra, was killed on Wednesday after a charter aircraft carrying him crashed and burst into flames, aviation authorities said. Four other people on board, including two members of his...
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