Several countries have introduced new screening and testing measures, after at least two people died of Nipah virus in the Indian state of West Bengal this month.
Health
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Neither Prime Minister Keir Starmer nor President Xi Jinping publicly mentioned Donald Trump, but the US president's challenge was clearly on their minds.
World
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The man, 33, allegedly dumped a Thermos of coffee on nine-month-old boy Luka at a park in 2024, leading to horrific burns.
Crime and Justice
Thu, Jan 29
Former first lady Kim Keon Hee was charged with bribery, stock price manipulation and political funding law violations.
Wed, Jan 28
Duterte is charged with crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of his so-called war on drugs when in office.
An investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia under the false promise of civilian work, only to be thrust into the chaos of combat in Ukraine.
Nuclear war, climate change and potential misuse of biotechnology and the increasing use of artificial intelligence were cited as key reasons for the shift.
China made a major announcement over the weekend, saying it was investigating the army’s top general for suspected serious violations of discipline and law.
The ban was one of several ways the Trump administration made life harder for international students during his first year back in the White House.
Tue, Jan 27
Rescuers have saved at least 316 passengers and retrieved 15 bodies, officials said.
Mon, Jan 26
Opener Abhishek Sharma hit a whirlwind 68 not out off 20 balls, as India took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.
Cricket
Guan Heng, who exposed human rights abuses in his native China, has been in US custody since being swept up in an immigration enforcement operation in August.
Sun, Jan 25
The building has 101 floors, with the hardest part being the 64 floors of the middle section – the "bamboo boxes" that give the building its signature look.
Zhang Youxia is being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline and law the Defense Ministry said Saturday.
India stormed to a seven‑wicket victory in Ranchi as Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav smashed rapid half‑centuries to mow down New Zealand’s 208 with 28 balls to spare.
Sat, Jan 24
The policy forced abortions on women, made sterilisation widespread and led to baby daughters being sold or even killed.
Thu, Jan 22
Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, earlier pleaded guilty to killing Shinzo Abe in July 2022 during his election campaign speech in the western city of Nara.
Wed, Jan 21
Critics have long expressed concerns that the supersized embassy, set to be the biggest Chinese Embassy in Europe, will heighten risks of Chinese intelligence gathering.
How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one?
Tue, Jan 20
Authorities fear the death toll will rise as they look for 46 more people, according to city police chief Asad Raza.
Growth slowed to a 4.5% rate in the last quarter of the year, the government said Monday, with a slower annual expansion is expected for 2026.
Mon, Jan 19
Rescue crews rushed to the scene and authorities are still investigating the cause of the blast, according to state media.
Lin Chen-you is accused of paying up to tens of thousands of Taiwan dollars to current military officers in exchange for information.
Sun, Jan 18
The turboprop ATR 42-500 was on its way from Yogyakarta to Makassar when it vanished from radar.
Canada broke with the US on Friday, slashing its 100% import tax on Chinese electric vehicles in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products.
