Magnitude-7.0 quake hits off Taiwan's coast; no major damage reported

Dec 28, 2025

Taipei [Taiwan], December 28: A magnitude-7.0 earthquake jolted Taiwan late Saturday and was felt by residents across the whole island, according to the Central Weather...

Two dead, 26 injured in 50-vehicle pile-up on central Japan highway

Dec 28, 2025

Tokyo [Japan], December 28: A pile-up involving at least 50 vehicles on a highway in central Japan has left two people dead and 26 injured,...

Israeli forces take over homes, impose curfew on West Bank's Qabatiya

Dec 28, 2025

West Bank [Israel], December 28: Israeli forces have carried out mass arrests and forced dozens of families from their homes in the town of Qabatiya...

Four Spanish tourists missing after vessel sinks off Indonesian island

Dec 28, 2025

Jakarta [Indonesia], December 28: A wooden tourist boat sank off the coast of Indonesia's Komodo National Park, leaving four Spanish tourists missing, a rescue official...

Kim praises North Korea-Russia ties in New Year message

Dec 28, 2025

Seoul [South Korea], December 28: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Saturday praised his country's ties with Russia, saying they are strengthened by "sharing blood,...

Thailand, Cambodia agree to immediate ceasefire

Dec 28, 2025

Bangkok [Thailand], December 28: Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate ceasefire following weeks of border clashes, with the defence ministers of both countries...

What did Kim Jong-un write in his New Year's card sent to Putin?

Dec 27, 2025

Seoul [South Korea], December 27: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un sent a New Year's greeting in response to a card from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The first White House press secretary to become pregnant while in office

Dec 27, 2025

Washington [US], December 27: White House press secretary Caroline Leavitt announced she is pregnant with her second child, becoming the first person to become pregnant...

Trump: Ukraine's peace plan is only valid if the US agrees

Dec 27, 2025

Washington [US], December 27: US President Donald Trump declared that he would play a decisive role in any peace agreement related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.