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Security forces at the Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ilam province, Iran

Hospital attack highlights 'brutality' of Iran clampdown

PoliticsJanuary 9, 2026
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January 10, 2026

North Korea claims it shot down South Korean drone

January 9, 2026

Philippines: Dozens missing after deadly landfill collapse

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Reports & Analysis

Visitors enjoy artificial snow before the start of the ice and snow festival

In Harbin, ice and light create China's winter wonderland

In Harbin, ice and light create China's winter wonderland

When the bitter winter cold sweeps across northeastern China, Harbin becomes a stage for frozen art.
CultureJanuary 10, 202610 images
A protester covers his face while moving towards the camera with more protesters visible in the background, Kermanshah, Iran (January 8, 2025)

Iran goes dark: Regime cuts internet amid protests, unrest

Iran goes dark: Regime cuts internet amid protests, unrest

The internet is down across most of Iran as the ongoing protests escalate towards a potential turning point.
ConflictsJanuary 9, 2026
Three people standing outside in a park-like area, holding small radio transmitters

Could ham radio help Taiwan survive wartime internet outage?

Could ham radio help Taiwan survive wartime internet outage?

Amid claims of China damaging Taiwan's internet links, some citizens are setting up their own emergency communications.
SocietyJanuary 9, 202604:19 min
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (L) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Gyeongju, South Korea, on October 31, 2025

China–Japan rift deepens over dual‑use goods export ban

China–Japan rift deepens over dual‑use goods export ban

The two nations are locked in an escalating row sparked by Japan's Takaichi commenting on security issues around Taiwan.
PoliticsJanuary 8, 2026
Xi Jinping and Nicolas Maduro walk together with flags behind them during a diplomatic event in Beijing (September 1, 2015)

Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry

Maduro's downfall deals China new cards in US rivalry

China is "deeply shocked" by the Trump administration's attack on Venezuela, a notable Beijing ally in Latin America.
ConflictsJanuary 8, 2026
Afghan asylum seekers arrive at an airport in Hannover, seen from behind

Afghan refugees at risk as deportations surge in Pakistan

Afghan refugees at risk as deportations surge in Pakistan

Germany recently agreed to take in 160 Afghan asylum-seekers, but has also rolled back earlier promises.
PoliticsJanuary 7, 202602:34 min
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A T-shirt showing ex-PM Najib Razak holding a finger up to his lips in a 'hush' gesture (December 26, 2025)

Malaysia government's anti-corruption maze amid 1MDB scandal

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has made bold anti-corruption pledges, but his aggressiveness could sink his government.
CorruptionJanuary 6, 2026
Mustafizur Rahman bowls a ball during the 2023 ODI World Cup

T20 World Cup cricket: Why Bangladesh won't travel to India

A month before the tournament begins, Bangladesh's decision not to play in India comes amid rising tensions.
SportsJanuary 6, 2026
A delivery worker of Zomato, an Indian food-delivery company, rides a bike in Mumbai, India

India's gig economy: Workers demand better conditions, wages

The gig economy in India relies on millions of informal workers whose livelihoods depend on app-based platforms.
BusinessJanuary 5, 2026
An overhead view of a small stream surrounded by dried up riverbanks

Kashmir communities unite to fight water crisis

Villages are battling climate change and neglect by reviving dried springs — restoring water, heritage and hope.
SocietyJanuary 5, 202607:03 min
Two lions in a private zoo in Lahore, Pakistan. They are in a small enclosure, seen behind a chain link fence. The enclosure is defined by bare concrete walls and a dusty, bare ground.

Pakistan's big cat boom raises safety, ethical questions

In Punjab, hundreds of big cats are legally kept by private owners. Critics warn of ethical and safety risks.
SocietyJanuary 2, 202602:44 min
Lee Jae Myung waves from a car window during a campaign event in June 2025

South Korea's new president changes tactics on North Korea

Seoul seeks to rebuild ties with the Kim Jong Un regime, making concessions and playing up the Koreas' shared heritage.
PoliticsJanuary 1, 2026
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Beauty advertisements reflected in office windows in Seoul

How South Korea's cosmetic industry drives career success

From plastic surgery to photo-edited CVs, appearance often ranks with talent in determining job chances in South Korea.
SocietyJanuary 2, 202604:51 min
A young woman in Beijing, China displays two gold bars

Gold rush tourism revives China's mines

Record gold prices have drawn tourists to China's mining towns, where they can experience prospecting for themselves.
BusinessJanuary 2, 202603:06 min
A tram stands stuck in traffic in Kolkata

Kolkata's historic trams near end of the line

The old trams rumbling through the Indian megacity will make way for faster buses and subways. Tram fans are outraged.
SocietyDecember 30, 20256 images