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January 08, 2026

Alleged scam kingpin Chen Zhi extradited to China after Cambodia arrest

Chen founded the Prince Group, a multinational conglomerate authorities allege served as a front for ‘one of Asia’s largest transnational criminal...

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January 06, 2026

Trump’s attack leaves China worried about its interests in Venezuela | Amy Hawkins

Maduro had just affirmed ‘strong bonds of brotherhood’ with Beijing when US made its shocking intervention

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January 06, 2026

Anger in Papua New Guinea after Starlink ordered to shut down internet services

In mid-December PNG said the company did not have a licence to operate in the country and ordered it to halt operationsFrustration is growing in...

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January 05, 2026

Weather tracker: Arctic air grips Europe as severe winds batter Corsica

Subzero temperatures, heavy snowfall and powerful gusts mark a harsh start to 2026 for manyIt has been a cold start to the year across much of...

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January 04, 2026

North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea hours before South Korean leader’s visit to China

South Korea’s military reports projectile launch, which follows Kim Jong-un calling for doubling of output of tactical guided weaponsNorth Korea...

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January 02, 2026

Kim Jong-un’s daughter visits state mausoleum, fuelling speculation she will be next North Korean ruler

Kim Ju-ae has been making increasingly prominent appearances in state media over the past three yearsThe daughter of the North Korean ruler, Kim...

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January 01, 2026

NewJeans member Danielle sued for millions after bitter feud with K-pop record label

Ador terminated the Australian-born singer’s contract on Monday and is now suing her, a family member and the band’s former producerThe K-pop record...

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December 31, 2025

​Two cubicles, 73 women, one long queue: Japan’s female MPs fight for more loos

PM Sanae Takaichi joins petition asking for better facilities for women to match improved representationNearly 60 female lawmakers in Japan,...

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December 31, 2025

Australia says ‘deeply concerning, destabilising’ Chinese exercises near Taiwan risk inflaming regional tension

Foreign affairs department statement says Australia opposes any actions that ‘increase the risk of accident, miscalculation or escalation’Get our

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December 30, 2025

Trump ‘not worried’ as China’s live-fire Taiwan wargame enters second day

US president says Chinese leader did not notify him of drills that have involved live missile launches into Taiwan Strait

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December 29, 2025

Japanese town reeling from year of record bear encounters

Bears are becoming a growing problem in some of Japan’s urban areas as they are forced to venture further in search of foodIt came as no surprise,...

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December 29, 2025

Influx of cheap Chinese imports could drive down UK inflation, economists say

As Trump’s tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipment

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