Severe rainfall has killed 18 people in South Korea, with officials vowing reforms to disaster response amid growing climate concerns.

Panic erupted as passengers leapt into the sea after fire engulfed KM Barcelona 5 ferry near Sulawesi, Indonesia

Despite losing majority, PM Ishiba says quitting now would stall Japan’s progress amid economic pressure and US tariff talks

A Philippine broadcaster Erwin Segovia was shot dead on Monday, shortly after completing his morning broadcast.

Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-attorney has urged for full release of redacted files naming powerful individuals in Epstein’s case

Nigeria’s gas flaring rose 12% in 2024, worsening emissions despite low oil production increase, World Bank reports

Iran is planning to resume nuclear talks with European powers in Istanbul following threats of renewed UN sanctions.

South Korea says it is reviewing several approaches aimed at improving diplomatic ties with North Korea.

The US House Judiciary Committee has subpoenaed Harvard University over tuition and aid practices, alleging possible collusion and antitrust violations

Landslide and floods caused by heavy rain in South Korea have resulted in 14 deaths, with about 12 people missing

Israeli fire killed at least 36 Palestinians near an aid site, but the military says it fired warning shots.

Japanese voters are casting ballots in an election that may end coalition control and intensify pressure on Prime Minister Ishiba

A boat carrying 53 people capsized amid a storm in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, leaving 37 dead and many missing

Astronomer CEO Andy Byron has resigned after viral concert clip showed him embracing co-worker on big screen

A new US policy has mandated a $250 visa fee for all non-immigrant visitors, with refunds possible if applicants are visa compliant

Three officers were killed in an isolated blast while handling a grenade at the law enforcement training centre in Los Angeles.

Syrian President Sharaa announces troop deployment amid deadly Bedouin-Druze clashes and fragile Israel-brokered ceasefire.

Astronomer’s board has initiated investigation and put CEO Andy Byron on leave after a viral embrace with his alleged colleague at a Coldplay concert.

A US judge has ruled that Trump’s executive ICC Sanctions order threatens free speech of Americans

Trump has filed a $10bn lawsuit against Robert Murdoch, Dow Jones, News Corp over a “fake” article linking him to Epstein