Death toll from Philippines landslide climbs to 68 | Climate News
At least 51 people are missing as officials say time is running out to find more survivors. The death toll from a landslide in the…
A kidney for votes: Candidates struggle with Indonesian election costs | Elections News
Bali, Indonesia – For the last few months, 47-year-old Erfin Dewi Sudanto has been trying to sell his kidney. One of thousands of candidates running…
Death toll rises to 54 in southern Philippines landslide | Climate News
Authorities say 63 people remain missing as rescue efforts are hampered by heavy rain, thick mud and the threat of further landslides. The death toll…
Why is the US economy so resilient? | Business and Economy
The US economy is on a tear, and it has pulled far ahead of the rest of the world. Geopolitical tensions, the pandemic’s lingering aftershocks,…
Q&A: Indonesia’s Prabowo Subianto ‘confident’ of election victory | Elections
Jakarta, Indonesia – On February 14, more than 204 million Indonesians will have the chance to vote for their new president. Incumbent Joko Widodo is…
Big election rallies in Indonesia on final day of campaign | Elections News
Hundreds of thousands of supporters of presidential contenders pack rallies in capital Jakarta and other cities. Tens of thousands of supporters of Indonesia’s presidential candidates…
Lunar New Year 2024 explained in five emblematic dishes | Arts and Culture News
It’s the year of the dragon, and celebrations are about to begin. Starting on Saturday, hundreds of millions of people around the globe will mark…
How Taiwan’s elections challenge the power of China’s Communist Party | Elections News
If free and fair national elections are considered the hallmark of a democratic state, Taiwan has much to boast about. In January, the self-ruled island…
Will the Arab-American vote affect Biden’s chances of re-election? | TV Shows
President Joe Biden’s stance on Gaza has angered many people who elected him, especially Arab Americans. Could they tank his re-election prospects? United States President…
Indonesian elections 2024: All you need to know | Elections News
Indonesians will go to the polls on February 14 in what is dubbed a “festival of democracy”. They will be choosing not only a new…
Malaysia’s top court rules some Islamic laws in Kelantan unconstitutional | Courts News
Majority ruling could have major legal implications in multiethnic country that operates a dual judicial system. Malaysia’s top court has ruled that 16 Islamic laws…
Auspicious but unlucky: The perils of a lunar new year dragon baby boom | Arts and Culture News
Taipei, Taiwan – IHua Wu was born in 1976, the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac. The only mythical animal in the zodiac,…
Japan’s stock market barely grew for decades. Now it’s booming | Business and Economy
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – For decades, international investors shunned Japan’s stock market, whose meagre gains mirrored the country’s protracted economic stagnation. These days, Japanese stocks…
Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi denounce US ‘interference’ | Politics News
Kremlin said the two spoke about creating a ‘multipolar, fairer world order’ in face of US-led efforts to contain their countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin…
North Korea ends all economic cooperation with South as ties hit new low | News
Relations have deteriorated as Pyongyang ramps up weapons development and Seoul bolsters ties with US, Japan. North Korea’s parliament has voted to abolish all economic…
Malaysia says it recovered $5m of stolen 1MDB assets over last 13 months | Corruption News
The Southeast Asian nation is trying to recover billions of dollars investigators say were stolen from the state fund. Malaysia has announced the recovery of…
Amnesty calls for war crimes probe over Myanmar military bombing of church | Conflict News
The January attack in Sagaing killed 17 villagers, including two children, as they attended a Sunday service. Myanmar’s military should be investigated for war crimes…
South Korea loves pork and booze. It wants to be the next halal powerhouse | Food
Seoul, South Korea – At the Malaysia International Halal Showcase last September, an unlikely sight caught the attention of many attendees. Nestled among the booths…
Thailand, Muslim separatists agree on new plan to end violence | News
Talks resume after one year in Malaysia to bring end to conflict that has killed more than 7,000 people since 2004. Thailand’s government and Muslim…
Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final | AFC Asian Cup News
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Qatar – A simple message from Jordan’s coach Hussein Ammouta – “go and have fun” – helped deliver one of the…