A collapsed wall of a house after an earthquake in Lucao township, Chiayi County Taiwan

6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Taiwan, Injuring 27 and Triggering Landslides

A powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck southern Taiwan early Tuesday, leaving 27 people injured and causing widespread disruptions. The tremors were felt across the island, with the epicenter recorded 12 kilometers north of Yujing, a district known for its...
Police officers check visitors at the main gate of the Constitutional Court in Seoul

South Korea’s Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol to Appear in Constitutional Court

South Korea’s political landscape faces a pivotal moment as impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to make his first appearance at the Constitutional Court on Tuesday. The proceedings will determine whether Yoon will be permanently removed from office following...
Panama Canal

Trump Declares Intent to Reclaim Panama Canal Amidst Tensions with China

In a striking moment during his second inaugural address on Monday (Jan 20), United States President Donald Trump proclaimed his administration's intention to "take back" the Panama Canal, sparking immediate international concern and raising questions about U.S. foreign policy under...
Ground Zero Monument in Kuta, Bali

Indonesia Explores Repatriation of Al Qaeda-Linked Guantanamo Detainee Hambali

Indonesia is considering the repatriation of Riduan Isamuddin, better known as Hambali, an al Qaeda-linked detainee held at Guantanamo Bay. Hambali, accused of orchestrating some of the country’s most devastating terrorist attacks, including the 2002 Bali bombings, remains a controversial...
Tibet Earthquake

Aftershocks of Oppression: The Hidden Toll of the Tibet Earthquake 2025

Tsering Passang The recent earthquake that struck Tibet on 7th January 2025 has left a trail of devastation, grief, and unanswered questions. The tremor, which measured 7.1 on the Richter scale, impacted several remote regions in southern Tibet, leading to...
Thousands Rally Amid Snowstorm Over South Korea’s Political Crisis

Political Turmoil in South Korea: Uncertainty Surrounds Impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol Amid Arrest Drama

A prolonged period of political uncertainty continues to grip South Korea as the fate of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol hangs in the balance. The botched attempt to arrest him has not only emboldened his supporters but also rekindled support...
China Car Sales

China’s Car Sales Surge in 2024: Record EV Growth Amid Fierce Market Dynamics

China's automotive market maintained robust growth in 2024, driven by a surge in sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids, hitting record highs despite intense competition and aggressive pricing strategies. The world's largest auto market demonstrated resilience and adaptability,...
Asia Stock Markets

Asian Markets Slide Amid US Economic Uncertainty and Weak Chinese Data

Asian markets experienced a downturn following a cautious session on Wall Street, with investor anxiety rising ahead of the Thursday closure of US equity markets for a national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter and the release of...
Chinese yuan

China Intensifies Yuan Support with Record Hong Kong Bill Issuance

China is set to issue a record amount of bills in the Hong Kong market, aiming to tighten offshore liquidity and curb speculative attacks against its currency. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) announced plans to auction 60 billion yuan...
iPhone 16

Indonesia Upholds Ban on iPhone 16 Sales Amid $1 Billion Apple Investment Impasse

Indonesia has reaffirmed its ban on iPhone 16 sales, citing Apple’s inability to comply with stringent domestic market regulations, despite the tech giant’s $1 billion pledge to invest in the Southeast Asian nation. The announcement on Wednesday (Jan 8) came...
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