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The 25th ASEAN-China Senior Officials' Meeting on the Implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea convenes in Cebu, the Philippines

Jakarta, Jan. 30 -- Senior Officials of ASEAN Member States and China met for the 25 th ASEAN-China SOM-DOC on 30 January 2026 in Cebu, the Philippines. The Meeting reviewed progress in implementing... Read More


Nigeria vs Senegal: CAF approves new venue for crucial World Cup qualifier

Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has approved a request by the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) for a change of venue for the 2026 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup third-rou... Read More


Dhurandhar Telugu OTT Release: Undubbed Hindi songs strike the right chord with fans

India, Jan. 30 -- Dhurandhar has finally taken the OTT space by storm as it has started streaming on Netflix, and already a lot is being said about the Ranveer Singh-Akshaye Khanna starrer. The action... Read More


Australia to Suspend Afghanistan Embassy Operations

Afghanistan, Jan. 30 -- Australia's Foreign Ministry announced the Afghanistan embassy in Canberra will be suspended after June 30, 2026, following an agreement on an orderly and dignified transition ... Read More


Economic Buzz: US trade deficit widens to $56.8 billion in November

Mumbai, Jan. 30 -- A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday showed the U.S. trade deficit surged by much more than expected in the month of November. The Commerce Department said the ... Read More


Fire in Banani residential building brought under control after an hour

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- A fire that broke out in a residential building in the capital's Banani Chairmanbari has been brought under control after almost an hour of efforts. The Fire Service received the re... Read More


BNP chief Tarique takes the stage at Rangpur Eidgah

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has reached the stage at Rangpur Collectorate Eidgah Ground. Earlier on Friday, he paid respects at Abu Sayed's grave in Pirganj before proceeding to the... Read More


Astro Shaw lights the fuse: First ASCU clip teases Malaysia's own cinematic universe (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- In December 2024, Astro Shaw lifted the curtain on its boldest long-term plan yet: the Astro Shaw Cinematic Universe (ASCU), a shared universe tying together characters from a... Read More


Who's Stanley Amandi, actor arrested for alleged role in coup plot to topple Tinubu?

Nigeria, Jan. 30 -- Nollywood filmmaker and actor Stanley "Stan K. Amandi" Amandi is trending on social media following his arrest over an alleged role in a failed coup plot aimed at overthrowing Pres... Read More


'Don't romanticize suffering': Viral resignation letter sparks debate on toxic work culture

Bhubaneswar, Jan. 30 -- A blunt and emotionally charged resignation letter has gone viral on social media, reigniting a nationwide conversation on toxic workplaces, burnout, and mental health at work.... Read More