- February 3rd, 2026
The United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul’s pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine, as Washington signals a shift toward a more limited frontline role in deterring North Korea and urges its key ally to assume...
The dollar slipped across Asian markets on Monday (Jan 26) as speculation grew that US officials could join Japanese authorities in efforts to stabilise the yen following its recent sharp sell-off, while regional equity markets opened the week on a...
Former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on Sunday (Jan 25) urged Americans to defend democratic values and civil liberties following the second fatal shooting of a US citizen by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis in less than three...
A 31-year-old mother was sentenced to nine months’ jail on Monday (Jan 26) for assaulting her seven-year-old son by slapping, stepping on and kicking him during a violent outburst at their home. The woman, who cannot be named to protect...
At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s vast wholesale hub known for setting trends in festive merchandise, shoppers are crowding into a small stall in search of an unlikely Lunar New Year hit: a gloomy-looking red plush horse. The toy, which...
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s once sky-high approval ratings have slipped as voters raise doubts about how she plans to fund her headline tax-cut pledge, according to media polls released on Monday (Jan 26). A weekend survey by the Nikkei...
An American climber scaled Taiwan’s tallest building on Sunday (Jan 25) without ropes or safety gear, completing a high-risk ascent of Taipei 101 that captivated hundreds of spectators on the ground and millions more watching a live Netflix broadcast. Alex...
New Zealand police on Monday resumed recovery operations at a Mount Maunganui campground after a deadly landslide last week left six people, including two teenagers, presumed dead. The landslide, triggered by heavy rainfall on Thursday, swept down soil and rubble...
Israel will reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing with Egypt only after completing an operation to locate and recover the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage believed to be in the enclave, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said late on Sunday...
India is preparing its biggest opening yet of the tightly protected automobile sector by agreeing to sharply cut import tariffs on cars from the European Union, as New Delhi and Brussels move toward finalising a long-awaited free trade agreement that...
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