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Rescuers pulled to safety nine people when the landslide hit the house in Yeongju, but the one-year-old died soon after being sent to hospital.

June 30, 2023 3:04 PM

The archipelago nation is one of the most dangerous places in the world for journalists.

June 30, 2023 2:28 PM

China’s birth rate last year fell to 6.77 births per 1,000 people, from 7.52 births in 2021.

June 30, 2023 2:20 PM

A landslide buried the baby’s home in the southeastern city of Yeongju overnight.

Singapore is the only Southeast Asian stop for the US singer, to the disappointment of many fans in the region who cannot afford to fly there to see her.

Foreign minister Nanaia Mahuta said Wellington was carefully managing its ‘complex relationship’ with Beijing to prevent being sucked into superpower clash.

June 30, 2023 1:32 PM

Beijing is trying to persuade Europe to take a less hawkish stance than the US.

June 30, 2023 1:22 PM

A Taiwan official said the sorties could be a reaction to the US congress delegation's Taipei visit.

June 30, 2023 1:20 PM

The staff-level agreement is subject to approval by the IMF Executive Board.

June 30, 2023 1:17 PM

Impersonation scams pose financial risks and often jeopardises access to safe and reliable healthcare.

June 30, 2023 1:15 PM

Faebook said he made “unequivocal statements of intent to commit violence” against opposition politicians.

The South Asian nation is facing its worst economic crisis since independence from Britain in 1947.

The law underscores China's aggressive diplomacy, but does not guarantee it will take greater actions.

June 30, 2023 1:00 PM

From July 10 to 14, Asean’s foreign ministers and their counterparts from 11 dialogue partners will meet in Jakarta.

June 30, 2023 12:55 PM

New Zealand has a range of interests with China, said foreign minister Mahuta.

Facebook parent Meta's oversight body has recommended his suspension over an inflammatory video.

June 30, 2023 12:36 PM

Critics say its closure represents a further erosion of Hong Kong’s media diversity.

June 30, 2023 12:10 PM

Changes are necessary to promote diversity and inclusivity, officials said.

June 30, 2023 11:50 AM

According to flight navigation data, the plane has not flown since Feb 21.

‘As a mother raising two children, I can’t just sit back and do nothing,’ said a woman, who recently bought 5kg of salt.