Thursday, 15 January 2026

Category: World

Java landslide leaves many still missing

JAKARTA: A landslide on Indonesia’s Java island has killed at least 11 people, an official said Saturday, updating a previous tally as rescuers scrambled to

Zombie vape abuse rising in Japan

OSAKA: Youths in southern Japan are increasingly turning to a sedative-laced vape liquid known as “zombie cigarettes”, prompting authorities to tighten monitoring amid concerns it

Cambodian man dies from H5N1 bird flu

PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: A 22-year-old Cambodian man has died of H5N1 avian influenza, said a Ministry of Health’s statement released today, reported Xinhua. “A laboratory

China tells citizens to avoid Japan travel

BEIJING: China has advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following a diplomatic feud sparked by remarks from Tokyo’s new premier about a hypothetical

Jordan king visits Indonesia

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto hosted Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Jakarta on Friday, with Jakarta saying they discussed broadening defence and economic cooperation. The

Woman orchestra conductor inspires

TEHRAN: When Paniz Faryoussefi mounts the podium and reaches for her baton, she represents more than just the hope of a thrilling orchestral performance. The