Death toll from deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia rises to 21 | weather news
Waters from overflowing rivers swept away nine villages in the Indonesian province of Central Java and landslides fell on villages…
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China's population falls for third year in a row as birth rate declines | Demographic news
China's population continues to fall for the third year in a row due to a falling birth rate and amid…
Dozens dead after the earthquake that hits Tibet and tremors are felt in Nepal | Earthquake news
Tremors were reported as far away as northern India and Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, where buildings shook. Dozens of people have…
Singapore's economy grows 4%, exceeding forecasts | Business and Economy
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong says most workers have seen wages outpace inflation. Singapore's economy grew 4 per cent in…
Liam Lawson named new Red Bull F1 driver alongside Verstappen for 2025 | motorsports news
Lawson replaces Sergio Pérez, who left Red Bull Racing on Wednesday after four years with the world champion team. New…
Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14 as rescuers search for survivors | Earthquake news
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says a third of the population was affected by the…
South Korea imposes travel ban on President Yoon as leadership crisis grows | Politics News
A foreign travel ban has been issued against the embattled president after his brief attempt to impose martial law. South…
Negotiators fail to reach agreement on UN treaty to curb global plastic pollution | Climate news
As the threat of plastic pollution increases, countries could only agree to postpone negotiations to a later date. Countries negotiating…
Student soldiers: Job training gives hope to Myanmar military deserters | Conflict
Myanmar-Thailand border – In a secret meeting above a cafe in a town on the Myanmar-Thai border, Ko Aye examined…
Thousands protest as Maori rights march reaches New Zealand parliament | protests
News Tens of thousands of protesters gathered outside New Zealand's parliament as a march against proposed changes to Maori rights…