People flee burning plane at Tokyo airport | Aviation
NewsFeedVideo shows the moment passengers flee a burning Japan Airlines plane on the runway of Tokyo’s Haneda Airport after it landed and burst into flames.…
What’s really at stake in the US moves to target TikTok? | Social Media
Who owns the narrative? If United States lawmakers are to be believed, it is currently at risk of being hijacked by China, disseminated on de-facto…
South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck | Politics
NewsFeedThis is the moment South Korea’s political opposition, Lee Jae-myung, was stabbed in the neck while speaking to reporters. He has been airlifted to hospital…
Jimmy Lai pleads not guilty to national security, sedition charges | Politics News
Media tycoon is the most prominent individual to face trial under the law imposed by China in 2020. Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai has…
Japan lifts tsunami warnings but warns quake damage ‘widespread’ | Earthquakes News
At least 20 people reported dead since the 7.6 magnitude quake struck the west coast on New Year’s Day. At least 20 people have been…
South Korean opposition leader stabbed in neck, rushed to hospital | Politics News
BREAKINGBREAKING, Lee Jae-myung was attacked as he spoke to reporters during a visit to the southeastern port city of Busan. South Korean opposition leader Lee…
US watching Taiwan elections closely as China reiterates claim to island | Elections News
Last month, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping strolled through the lush gardens of a grand California mansion engaged in a candid, intimate conversation. It was…
Photos: Powerful earthquake hits Japan, residents flee some coastal areas | Earthquakes News
A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, triggering warnings for residents to evacuate some areas on its west coast, destroying buildings, knocking out power…
Calls for Gaza ceasefire ring out as world enters 2024 | Protests
NewsFeed“No celebration until liberation!” As the world ushered in a new year, hundreds refrained from celebrating to instead call for a ceasefire in Gaza. As…
First scenes as tsunami waves hit Japan after earthquakes | Earthquakes News
NewsFeedThese are the first moments a series of strong earthquakes struck central Japan. Authorities issued an evacuation order before tsunami waves began hitting the western…
Australian cricketer David Warner retires from ODIs ahead of last Test | Cricket News
Warner announced the Sydney Test against Pakistan would be his last and has also called time on his ODI career after winning the World Cup…
Kim Jong Un tells army to ‘annihilate’ South Korea, US if provoked | Military News
North Korean leader echoes earlier bellicose rhetoric after promising to launch new satellites and further expand arsenal. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered…
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen says island’s future must be decided by its people | Politics News
Self-ruled Taiwan, which is claimed by Beijing, will go to the polls latest this month to choose a new president. Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen has…
Best of 2023: Editor’s picks from the Asia Pacific | Politics News
From the deepening conflict in Myanmar as a result of the 2021 coup to North Korea’s record years of weapons testing and confrontations in the…
World starts welcoming the New Year with fireworks and prayers | News
Sydney and Auckland are the first major world cities to celebrate the arrival of 2024. Sydney and Auckland are the first major world cities to…
North Korea to launch 3 new satellites in 2024, as Kim warns war inevitable | Military News
North Korea has said it will launch three more military spy satellites, build military drones and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024, continuing a military…
How an impasse in the South China Sea drove the Philippines, US closer | South China Sea News
Manila, Philippines – On February 2, 1995, just over two years after the last American soldiers had left the Philippines, a Filipino navy patrol boat…
Malaysia anticorruption body probes ex-finance minister for abuse of power | Corruption News
Daim Zainuddin, an ally of former PM Mahathir Mohamad, has described the investigation as a ‘political witch-hunt’. Malaysia’s anticorruption agency has said it was investigating…
Deadly snake halts play at Australia tennis tournament | Tennis News
Austrian Dominic Thiem’s match suspended for 40 minutes after reptile slithered its way courtside. He won the qualifier. Former US Open champion Dominic Thiem had…
Fabric wars: Ghana’s colourful prints face renewed Chinese competition | Business and Economy
Accra, Ghana – On a weekday this December, the fabrics section at Accra’s frenzied Makola market was unusually quiet for the festive end-of-year period. Female…