Today’s headlines: 903 dead and 4,247 missing – the latest death toll from the floods in Nepal and Tibet. Sharif suspends eight officials following the deaths of 14 newborns in Islamabad. New measures to tackle the cost of living announced in Kuala Lumpur. First meeting between Ankara, Riyadh and Islamabad under the ‘Mecca Pact’.
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: After Jakarta stock market plummets, the head of regulatory agency resigns. The number of Indian nationals arrested by ICE in the United States doubled in 2025, more than half for visa violations. In Japan, the working population tops 70 million for the first time, thanks to workers over 65. Hong Kong lifts its seat belt requirement on buses after just five days.
Today's headlines: Vietnam is seeking to sell the luxury items of Truong My Lan, convicted of embezzlement; The Panama Supreme Court has ruled that the port concession to Hong Kong was unconstitutional; Despite the ceasefire, Kurdish-led militias have declared their readiness to continue fighting against Damascus.
Today's headlines: Iran sends fuel to Myanmar's regime using ghost ships, while Beijing executes 11 members of the Ming family involved in online scams; Vietnam and the EU upgrade diplomatic relations; The Taliban designate half of public spending on security. In South Korea, more and more minors are gambling.
Today's headlines: Sixth round of talks between US and Taiwanese officials; In the Indian state of Manipur, some tribal organisations have opposed the awarding of an honour to a police officer, Malaysia abandons a plan to test six-year-olds to see if they are ready for school; Pyongyang is preparing a memorial for its soldiers who died in Ukraine.
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