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Today's headlines: the United States appoints a new envoy for Tibetan affairs; French President Emmanuel Macron is in India to finalize agreements for the sale of Rafale jets; Afghanistanreleases three Pakistani soldiers for the start of Ramadan; In Japan, sleep is also being studied with Pokemon apps.

Today's headlines: Japan wants to transfer its carbon dioxide emissions to Malaysia. More explosions and armed clashes yesterday in north-western Pakistan. The Lunar New Year ssireum tournament, a traditional form of wrestling, begins today in South Korea.

Today's headlines: North Korea has inaugurated a neighbourhood for the families of those killed in the war in Ukraine and is preparing for the ninth Party Congress; Indonesia has said it is ready to send its soldiers to Gaza as early as April; In Bangladesh, Jamaat-e-Islami has contested some election results; India and Pakistan have stopped shaking hands at cricket matches.

Online controversy heats up over Chinese-American athletes competing for the US and China. In South Korea, more lawmakers are using YouTube to address their constituents. Former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has lost part of his eyesight, his lawyer says. Washington is preparing for sustained operations in Iran.

Today's headlines: the Japanese navy seizes a Chinese fishing boat that entered its territorial waters; Riyadh replaces its investment minister to relaunch mega-projects and events currently on hold; In Malaysia, calls for the resignation of anti-corruption chief Azam Baki; In less than 10 years, at least 50 people have died in cosmetic surgery procedures in South Korea.

Today's headlnes: no “definitive” agreement on Iran between Trump and Netanyahu, Israel joins the “Board of Peace” for Gaza; Headmaster of a school in southern Thailand dies after attack by armed assailant; Pakistani militants kill five police officers in north-western Pakistan; Court sentences former interior minister to seven years for his role in declaring martial law; Saudi Arabia ranks second in terms of Russian tourist arrivals, with China remaining in first place.

Today's headlines: Jakarta ready to send 8,000 soldiers to the international peacekeeping force in Gaza; Delhi imposes a three-hour limit on web giants for removing illegal content on social media; January sees boom in Taiwan exports, highest monthly figure in 16 years; A stone from the Porziuncola donated to the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia; Record number of Russian tourists in North Korea in 2025.

Today's headlines: After Jimmy Lai's conviction, Britain opens its doors to the children of British passport holders from the former governorate; Beijing renews its support for “pro-reunification forces” in Taiwan; Pakistan agrees to play India in the Cricket World Cup; Arab nations condemn Israel's renewed “expansionist” policies in the West Bank; Kuala Lumpur accelerates palm oil production.

Today's news: Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. Leaders in Delhi and Kuala Lumpur intend to strengthen trade ties. The 9th Congress will be held in North Korea by the end of February. Riyadh has announced a major package of investments in Syria, ranging from energy to telecommunications.

Today's headlines: Trump describes initial indirect talks between the US and Iran in Oman as “excellent”; ISIS claims responsibility for attack on Shia mosque in Pakistan; Economic crisis in Japan impacts Valentine's Day choclate gifts; Discounts and price controls in Malaysia during the Lunar New Year; Manila, ASEAN president, wants to speed up talks to finalise the code of conduct in the South China Sea with Beijing.

Today's headlines: direct meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister and US envoy Witkoff in Oman today; Jimmy Lai's sentence to be announced on 9 February in Hong Kong; In the Indian state of Meghalaya, the death of 18 workers in an explosion brings illegal mining back into the spotlight; China orders review of psychiatric institutions after reports of confinement; Duma elections set for 20 September in Russia.

Today's news: suicide of three Indian minors in Ghaziabad, online gambling addiction under scrutiny. US oil giant Chevron signs agreement with Syria for offshore oil and gas fields. Islamabad declares operation in Baluchistan over and points finger at India. Passengers' phones checked on Moscow subway.