Asia - Pacific
Zelenskyy nominates Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s energy minister
President cites need for systematic approach to rebuild energy sector after repeated Russian strikes
Zelenskyy nominates Denys Shmyhal as Ukraine’s energy minister
President cites need for systematic approach to rebuild energy sector after repeated Russian strikes
Indonesia marks end of colonial-era judicial laws, replaces with new criminal procedures
'This moment opens a new chapter for law enforcement that is modern, humane, just, and rooted in Pancasila and Indonesian cultural values,' says minister
South Korean court issues new detention warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol
Yoon Suk Yeol current detention period sets to expire on Jan. 18
Malaysia’s Mahathir decries Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza
'Humanity cannot claim to be civilised ... We see gross injustice, massacres, murders unlimited and we do nothing,' says former premier
Trump, Takaichi discuss US-Japan ties in phone call
'I look forward to working with President Trump to make 2026 a year in which we carve out a new chapter in the history of the Japan-U.S. Alliance,' Japanese premier says
At least 10 die in central India after consuming contaminated water
Leak in main drinking water supply pipeline discovered at site where toilet had been constructed, say officials
