Nepal appoints first female PM in wake of deadly protests The country’s former Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been appointed interim prime minister. Al Jazeera · Sep 12, 2025
Nepal army says in talks with protesters to decide on interim leader Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is seen as a frontrunner, but no consensus has been reached among protest groups. Al Jazeera · Sep 11, 2025
China backs Southeast Asia nuclear ban; Rubio, Lavrov at ASEAN meeting US President Trump’s tariffs loom over gathering in Malaysia’s Kuala Lumpur which will also feature US-Russia talks. Al Jazeera · Jul 10, 2025
China’s Xi hails ‘new golden era’ with Malaysia during trade tour Xi’s visit to Malaysia is part of a regional diplomatic charm tour amid stinging US tariffs. Al Jazeera · Apr 16, 2025
South Korea’s President Yoon in court for preliminary ‘rebellion’ hearing Lawyers defending Yoon, who stands charged with trying to incite a rebellion, called for his release from custody. Al Jazeera · Feb 20, 2025
South Korea opposition considering move to impeach acting president Following impeachment of Yoon Suk-yeol, Democratic Party to decide whether to submit a bill to impeach Han Duck-soo. Al Jazeera · Dec 24, 2024
Shigeru Ishiba to become Japan’s next PM after winning governing party vote Ex-defence minister wins the leadership election of the Liberal Democratic Party which holds a majority in parliament. Al Jazeera · Sep 27, 2024
North Korea reveals first photos of uranium enrichment facility Leader Kim Jong Un stresses need to augment number of centrifuges to increase country’s nuclear weapons defence. Al Jazeera · Sep 13, 2024
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy names new army chief after dismissing Zaluzhny President Zelenskyy thanks General Valerii Zaluzhnyi for his service, says he should remain ‘on his team’. Al Jazeera · Feb 8, 2024
Ukraine to probe Belgorod crash as Russia questions future prisoner swaps Russia claims Ukraine shot down military transport plane in Belgorod, killing 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war on board. Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024
‘Darwin’s oak’ to be felled to make way for Shrewsbury bypass Shropshire county council narrowly approves road handing death sentence to tree Darwin may have climbed as a boy The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
Russia won’t renew grain deal until demands met, Putin tells Erdogan The Russian leader’s stance dashes hopes that Erdogan could help revive the vital grain deal amid soaring food prices. Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2023
Ukraine tycoon Ihor Kolomoisky taken into custody over fraud allegations Court places billionaire businessman under arrest for two months over fraud and money laundering charges. Al Jazeera · Sep 2, 2023
UN wants more access to Ukraine nuclear plant amid sabotage warnings International Atomic Energy Agency seeks access to rooftop of Zaporizhzhia reactors to check for presence of explosives. Al Jazeera · Jul 6, 2023
Al Jazeera · Mar 28, 2023 Kim urges N Korean experts to produce ‘powerful nuclear weapons’ Kim Jong Un maintains his nuclear weapons are focused on defending North Korea against a hostile US and South Korea.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2023 ‘All this here will kill this river’: traditional owners grieve for the Darling-Baaka after mass fish death Barkandji people say they are tired of fighting for the health of the river after millions of fish died in a hypoxic blackwater event
Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2023 Northeast Asia battles severe cold snap and heavy snow The Korean Peninsula, Japan and China see temperatures plunge to levels not seen in a decade as snow hampers travel.
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2022 Israel’s Netanyahu says deal agreed with far-right to form gov’t Benjamin Netanyahu’s agreement sees him return to power as head of the most right-wing coalition in Israel’s history.
Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2022 Israel to deport Palestinian lawyer from Jerusalem to France Deportation of Salah Hammouri, Palestinian-French human rights lawyer comes after Israel revoked his Jerusalem residency
Al Jazeera · Nov 16, 2022 What we know about the explosion in Poland The missile blast has intensified global fears about the war spiralling even further.
Al Jazeera · Sep 29, 2022 Kamala Harris visits DMZ after North Korea missile launch US vice president and South Korea President YoonSuk-yeol both condmened North Korea’s weapons tests.
Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2022 US aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan arrives for South Korea drills Arrival marks most significant deployment yet amid push for more US nuclear-capable ‘assets’ to deter North Korea.
Al Jazeera · Aug 10, 2022 Severe flood damage in South Korea’s Seoul after record rains At least nine people killed and thousands of homes damaged after South Korean capital hit by heaviest rain in a century.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 6, 2022 North Wales’ ancient felled Pontfadog oak returns in five cloned saplings A 2013 storm toppled the tree that had stood in the Ceiriog valley for 1,200 years – but now it lives on
Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2022 South Korea ‘successfully’ launches homegrown Nuri space rocket The launch of the domestically produced Nuri rocket is a big step for South Korea’s space programme.