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World's oldest person dies at 116 in Japan 04 Jan 2025 - 12:35 pm
(Files) This handout file photo taken on May 23, 2024 and provided to AFP on August 22, 2024 by the Ashiya City government shows Japanese woman Tomiko Itooka as she celebrates her 116th birthday, in the city of Ashiya, Hyogo prefecture. (Photo by Handout / Courtesy of Ashiya City / AFP)
8 killed, 15 injured in market fire in north China's Hebei 04 Jan 2025 - 12:23 pm
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Brazil says 2024 was its hottest year on record 04 Jan 2025 - 11:33 am
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Volunteers clean up Bali's beach from "worst" monsoon-driven trash 04 Jan 2025 - 11:27 am
Participants and volunteers remove plastic waste and other garbage washed ashore at a beach in Kedonganan Badung regency, Indonesia's Bali island on January 4, 2025. (Photo by Sonny Tumbelaka / AFP)
South Korea says fatal crash cockpit transcript nearly complete 04 Jan 2025 - 11:18 am
The salvaged second engine of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft is seen after the plane crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport, in Muan on January 4, 2025. (Photo by YONHAP / AFP)
South Korea's political crisis: what could happen next? 04 Jan 2025 - 10:58 am
People gather for a rally to protest against impeached South Korea's president Yoon Suk Yeol is seen in front of the Gwanghwamun Gate in Seoul on January 4, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)
China says 2024 was its hottest year on record 03 Jan 2025 - 07:20 pm
Photo used for representational purposes. A cargo ship loaded with containers sails from the Qingdao port in Qingdao, in eastern China's Shandong province on December 26, 2024. Photo by AFP.
Japan's Wajima craftmakers see hope in disaster-hit region 03 Jan 2025 - 06:23 pm
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Beijing slams US over potential Chinese drone ban 03 Jan 2025 - 02:54 pm
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Marcos removes VP Duterte from Philippines security council 03 Jan 2025 - 02:48 pm
(FILES) Philippines' Vice President Sara Duterte speaks during the kick-off rally for the New Philippines movement at Quirino Grandstand in Manila on January 28, 2024. (Photo by JAM STA ROSA / AFP)
South Korea begins lifting Jeju Air wreckage after fatal crash 03 Jan 2025 - 02:20 pm
A crane lifts the tail section during the salvage operation of the Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 aircraft which crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport, in Muan on January 3, 2025. Photo by YONHAP / AFP
Vietnam's capital blanketed by toxic smog 03 Jan 2025 - 11:38 am
Motorists wearing face masks ride scooters along Long Bien Bridge amid heavy air pollution in Hanoi on January 3, 2025. Photo by Nhac NGUYEN / AFP
Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags among $400 mn assets 03 Jan 2025 - 11:35 am
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra holds a handbag as she arrives to attend the gala dinner during the 44th and 45th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits in Vientiane on October 10, 2024. Photo by TANG CHHIN SOTHY / POOL / AFP
Chinese authorities declare emergency after 4.8-magnitude Quake in Ningxia 02 Jan 2025 - 09:36 pm
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Singapore's manufacturing PMI continues to rise in December 02 Jan 2025 - 06:43 pm
File photo of the Singapore skyline for representational purposes only.
Philippines recovers suspected Chinese submarine drone 02 Jan 2025 - 06:04 pm
These handout photos taken on December 30, 2024 and received from the the Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol Region on January 2, 2025 shows a submarine drone suspected to be from China found by fishermen off the coast of San Pascual in Masbate province. Photos by Handout / Philippine National Police (PNP) Bicol Region / AFP
Rival South Korea camps face off as president holds out 02 Jan 2025 - 05:06 pm
A woman waves South Korea's flag during a rally to support South Korea's impeached president Yoon Suk Yeol near the presidential residence in Seoul on January 2, 2025. Photo by Philip FONG / AFP
China says 2024 was its hottest year on record 02 Jan 2025 - 02:50 pm
The sun rises behind high-rise buildings in Beijing on September 6, 2024. Photo by ADEK BERRY / AFP