- March 7th, 2026
South Korea announced on Monday that it plans to construct two new nuclear reactors by 2038 as part of efforts to meet rising electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions. Speaking at a news conference in Seoul, Climate Minister Kim Sung-whan...
The death toll from a landslide in Indonesia’s West Bandung region has risen to 17, authorities said on Monday, as rescue teams entered a third day of operations. The disaster struck early on Saturday morning, when heavy rains triggered a...
Taipei is closely monitoring what it described as “abnormal” changes in China’s military leadership following the investigation of one of Beijing’s most senior generals, with Taiwan’s defence minister emphasizing that the island will not lower its guard amid persistent threats....
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...
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...
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...
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