Today’s headlines: Seoul confirms “signs of a resumption” in talks between Washington and Pyongyang. Myanmar’s president is visiting Vietnam. Tokyo is seeking a record budget for defence spending. Thai activist sentenced to two years for “lèse-majesté”. The Arbitration Tribunal rules that Delhi must implement the water treaty with Islamabad.
Today's news: Vietnam will support the repatriation of illegal immigrants in the United States to avoid tariffs. UN Secretary-General to Muslims for Ramadan: 'Let’s build a fairer and more peaceful world'. Fishermen in Kerala strike against offshore sand mining. North Korean hackers are believed to have carried out a $1.5 billion Bitcoin heist.
Today's news: More North Korean troops sent to the front of the Ukraine warin Kursk; Japan fails to mirror South Korea as birth rate continues to plummet, even in 2024; Chinese authorities ban doctors from prescribing drugs using DeepSeek; 663 million Hindu pilgrims have arrived in Uttar Pradesh for the Kumbh Mela.
Today's news: Zelensky in Washington on Friday for the (revised) agreement on rare earths; Israelis take to the streets for the Bibas' funeral, the family criticises Netanyahu's political exploitation of their tragedy; At least 18 people have died after a bus's brakes failed in Thailand; In the Philippines, voting will also take place in 42 shopping centres in May.
Today's news: Bangladesh student leader leaves the interim government to found a new party; Tanks in Jenin, Israel: we'll stay for a year, 40 thousand displaced persons; Bridge collapses in South Korea, four deaths in the construction site; Thaksin ‘apologises’ for the lack of justice in the Tak Bal massacre; Catholic priest arrested in Belarus for anti-war comments.
Today's news: Netanyahu blocks release of Palestinian prisoners, ceasefire at risk in decisive week; Zelensky: willing to give up presidency in exchange for Ukraine in NATO; Japan and the Philippines strengthen collaboration in the defence sector; Two 2-year-old Cambodian children killed by a mine 25 years ago, the USA promises to release funds for mine clearance.
Today's news: South Korean travel agency asks people to avoid wearing Vietnam war veteran hats;The long-awaited cricket match between India and Pakistan will be played tomorrow in the United Arab Emirates; Hamas prepares to release six more hostages; Surveillance cameras arrive in St. Petersburg.
Today's news: Israeli army says DNA of the third body does not match mother of twins who died in Hamas captivity; Just 17% of Japanese people have a passport; South Korean police open another case against President Yoon, already under impeachment; Islamabad aims for 60 billion in exports.
Today's news: flights between Baghdad and Beirut double for Nasrallah's funeral scheduled for 23 February; Afghan Taliban accuse Islamabad of ‘arrests and harassment’ of refugees in Pakistan; Four bodies of Israeli hostages of Hamas are due to be handed over today; Train runs over family of elephants in Sri Lanka, killing six in the island's worst wildlife accident.
Today's news: Delhi increases security for the Dalai Lama. Bangkok foils an international fraud ring worth 187 million dollar; Pakistani army kills 30 Islamic extremists In Waziristan; Despite Fukushima, Japan wants to boost use of nuclear power; The Turkish giant Baykar will also build drones in Indonesia.
Today's news: Turkish police have arrested 282 alleged PKK members, the ousting of pro-Kurdish mayors in the southeast continues; Fr Donald killed by Sagaing militiamen from an anti-military junta rebel group; Indian university expels hundreds of Nepalese students protesting the suicide of a fellow student who was the victim of harassment on campus; The most authoritative polling institute in Hong Kong interrupts its surveys due to the clampdown by the authorities.
Today's news: US Secretary of State continues his Middle East tour in Riyadh and the Emirates; Opposition leader in Singapore found guilty of lying under oath; Gil Wok-ok, one of the last Korean ‘comfort women’, dies at 97; Kuala Lumpur imposes compulsory vaccinations for pilgrims participating in the Hajj: Accident at the Delhi railway station: 18 victims.
Today's headlines: China alarmed by US-Philippine military drills alarm described as “purely defensive” by Washington. In India, the Chhattisgarh High Court throws out a marital rape case because the act does not constitute a crime. Thailand deports 10 Chinese nationals linked to cyber fraud centres in Myanmar. Putin has his first telephone conversation with Ahmed ash-Sharah, Syria's interim leader.
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