Young people mark Coming of Age Day in Japan | Arts and Culture News
Japan’s Coming of Age Day is a sure sign of winter, arriving after New Year celebrations and before the cherry blossom parties of early spring.…
What is ‘waste colonialism’ and why has Thailand banned imports of plastic? | Sustainability News
Thailand has become the latest country to take on the global plastic waste crisis by banning imports of plastic waste. For years, the country had…
TikTok says report of potential sale to Elon Musk ‘pure fiction’ | Technology
Video-sharing platform dismisses report claiming Chinese government is considering sale to tech billionaire.TikTok has dismissed as “pure fiction” a report claiming that the Chinese government…
Philippines protests China’s deployment of ‘monster ship’ in maritime zone | South China Sea News
Philippines National Security Council spokesperson said Manila was surprised by China’s ‘increasing aggression’ in the maritime dispute.The Philippines has said China’s deployment of its largest…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,055 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key developments on the 1,055th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.Here is the situation on Tuesday, January 14: Fighting Ukrainian drones…
Australia’s economy was the envy of the world. Now it’s falling behind | Business and Economy
Sydney, Australia – When Racheal Clayton was attending primary school in Sydney, Australia at the height of the 2007-2009 Global Financial Crisis, the Australian economy…
North Korea launches multiple, short-range ballistic missiles | Kim Jong Un News
DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said the missiles travelled up to 250km (155 miles) before landing in the sea.North Korea has…
Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name ICC Champions Trophy squad | Cricket News
World champions Australia rely on experience and all-round abilities as they seek third Champions Trophy title.Pat Cummins returns for Australia’s ICC Champions Trophy campaign in…
China’s exports hit record high as Trump tariffs loom | International Trade
Exports rose 10.7 percent in 2024, beating economists’ forecasts, customs data shows.China’s exports hit a record high in 2024, state media has reported, a welcome…
Zelenskyy ‘ready to hand over’ captured N Korea soldiers for Ukrainian POWs | Russia-Ukraine war News
Offer comes after Ukraine announced capturing two North Korean soldiers in Russia’s Kursk region.Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that Kyiv is “ready to hand…
Sabalenka, Zverev and Habib shine on rain-hit first day at Australian Open | Tennis News
Hady Habib becomes first Lebanese player to win a Grand Slam match on an eventful first day at Melbourne Park.Aryna Sabalenka has launched her bid…
New Zealand name pace-heavy squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 | Cricket News
Mitchell Santner will lead the Black Caps after taking over the captaincy from Kane Williamson, who is also part of the 15-man squad.Fast bowlers Lockie…
Monfils becomes the oldest player to win an ATP Tour singles title | Tennis News
At 38, Gael Monfis becomes the oldest winner of an ATP title by beating Zizou Bergs in New Zealand.French veteran Gael Monfils has become the…
Thousands protest in South Korea as Yoon resists second arrest attempt | Politics News
Thousands of South Koreans have continued to gather for rival protests in Seoul, as investigators prepare another attempt to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk-yeol over…
Jeju Air black boxes ceased recording before plane crash, South Korea says | Aviation News
Transport ministry is investigating the cause of the data loss following the worst-ever aviation disaster in the country’s history.The black boxes holding flight data and…
Dozens killed in Myanmar military air attack in Rakhine State, UN says | Military News
Attack on village of Kyauk Ni Maw, in Ramree island township, kills more than 40 people and destroys about 500 homes.Air attacks by Myanmar’s military…
Second synagogue in Sydney, Australia defaced with anti-Semitic graffiti | Religion News
Australia has seen a series of anti-Semitic incidents in the last year, including graffiti on buildings and cars.A synagogue in Sydney has been daubed in…
Myanmar’s rebels liberate territory – administrating it is the next battle | Politics News
Karen State, Myanmar – Thaw Hti was a tiny speck amid a march of hundreds of thousands that snaked its way through the streets of…
All to know about the 2025 Australian Open: Schedule, seeds, prize money | Sport News
After a brief break in the tennis calendar, the world’s top stars have descended upon Australia as the year’s first Grand Slam gets under way…
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers held in Nauru, UN watchdog says | Human Rights News
UN Human Rights Committee ruling covers cases involving 25 refugees who endured years of arbitrary detention.The Australian government violated a human rights treaty by detaining…