Driver who killed 35 in China car ramming sentenced to death | Crime News
Court in southern China’s Zhuhai that sentenced Fan Weiqiu, 62, said his ‘criminal motive was extremely despicable’.A court in China has sentenced a man to…
South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president | Politics
NewsFeedSouth Korean lawmakers have voted to impeach acting President Han Duck-soo, after accusing him of being complicit in an attempted insurrection by suspended President Yoon…
Two sailors killed in annual Sydney to Hobart yacht race | News
Crew members died after being struck by the sail boom in separate incidents, organisers say.Two sailors have been killed hours apart in Australia’s most prestigious…
India’s top order in trouble against Australia on second day of fourth Test | Sport News
Steve Smith’s heroics and India’s late batting collapse puts Australia firmly in control of the pivotal fourth Test.Australia’s fiery pace attack destroyed India’s top order…
What climate records were broken in 2024? | Climate News
This year, 2024, is set to become the hottest on record, surpassing the previous high in 2023, according to the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change…
South Korea’s acting president faces impeachment vote as won plunges | Politics News
Main opposition Democratic Party’s bid to suspend acting leader Han Duck-soo plunges country into further uncertainty.South Korea’s legislature is set to vote on the impeachment…
Unlikely political ‘Thor’ emerges from South Korea’s martial law crisis | Politics News
Seoul – South Korea’s National Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik has emerged as an unlikely symbol of leadership during the country’s ongoing political turmoil, triggered by…
Musk’s rise is symptomatic of our neo-feudal capitalist times | Opinions
Until recently, it was authoritarian capitalist regimes such as those in Russia and China that were characterised as plutocratic: Putin’s government, well known to be…
Memorials held across Asia to mark 20 years since the Tsunami tragedy | Tsunami
NewsFeedMemorials were held in several countries across Asia for the victims of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami that killed more than 227,000 people.Published On 26…
South Korea’s opposition files motion to impeach acting president | Politics News
Opposition seeks to impeach Han Duck-soo for not appointing judges to the constitutional court.South Korea’s main opposition party has filed a motion to impeach the…
Australia’s batsmen take control against India on day one of fourth Test | Cricket News
Teenager Sam Konstas captured plenty of attention with a superb batting debut on day one of fourth Test in Melbourne.India fought back with four late…
Taiwan’s presidential hopeful Ko charged with bribery, misusing donations | Politics News
Former major of Taipei Ko Wen-je has been indicted over property development and campaign finance scandals.Taiwan’s former presidential candidate Ko Wen-je has been charged for…
Japan Airlines hit by cyber attack, delaying some flights | Aviation
JAL says it has suspended ticket sales for all services on Thursday following incident.Japan Airlines (JAL) has reported being hit with a cyber attack, causing…
On 20th anniversary of world’s worst tsunami, experts warn of complacency | Tsunami News
The pain is still fresh as Cut Sylvia recalls the last time she looked into her two-year-old daughter’s eyes. It was a normal morning in…
Photos: Moments of joy and hope in 2024 | Religion
Amid the backdrop of ongoing conflicts, a global climate crisis, and numerous challenges facing humanity, 2024 has still offered moments of connection and hope. Genocide…
South Korea’s Yoon defies second summons over martial law decree | Politics News
Embattled leader fails to appear for questioning over short-lived declaration of martial law for second time in a week.Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has…
Have North Korean fighters died in the Russia-Ukraine war? | Russia-Ukraine war News
Reports are emerging that thousands of North Korean soldiers have been killed or wounded while fighting in the Ukraine war on Russia’s side. Authorities in…
Taiwan struggles to reconcile climate ambitions and chip manufacturing | Environment
Hsinchu, Taiwan – A crane bird flies across a silent rice paddy, the water slowly trickling in the background. It is a tranquil and stereotypical…
Kohli, Jaiswal sparkle, T20 World Cup, Mandhana and Sana arise: 2024 review | Cricket News
Cricket fans will remember 2024 for two thrilling T20 World Cups in the space of four months, the display of youthful exuberant talent from upcoming…
Hong Kong police announce bounties on overseas pro-democracy activists | Human Rights News
Police in Chinese territory offer $130,000 rewards for information leading to the arrest of six campaigners.Hong Kong authorities have placed bounties on six pro-democracy activists…