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February 4, 2025 8:44 PM

Record-Breaking Snowfall Disrupts Travel in Japan’s Hokkaido

Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan's northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic and causing airport closures today. The local government said parts of highways and main roads were closed, and train services in the affected areas were suspended. Dozens of flights in and out of Hokkaido ...

February 4, 2025 1:59 PM

Bangladesh interim govt requests Interpol Red Notice for Sheikh Hasina

The interim Government of Bangladesh has requested Interpol to issue a Red Notice on Sheikh Hasina who fled India during the mass uprising. Inspector General of Bangladesh Police Baharul Alam disclosed the information at a high-level meeting with security chiefs, presided over by interim government ...

February 4, 2025 1:47 PM

China announces retaliatory tariffs on American goods as US levies take effect

China has announced the imposition of retaliatory tariffs on a raft of US products in response to the US Government's decision to hike tariffs on certain Chinese products. The countermeasures announced by China's Ministry of Commerce include a 15 per cent tax on coal and liquefied natural gas import...

February 4, 2025 12:33 PM

Trump, Netanyahu to discuss extending fragile truce between Israel-Hamas

In US, President Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet today in Washington. The talks will focus on extending a fragile truce between Israel and Hamas, which has allowed for the release of hostages.   The leaders will also discuss potential Israel-Saudi Arabia relations and Ira...

February 4, 2025 8:27 AM

Bart De Wever sworn in as Belgium’s new Prime Minister

In Belgium, Bart De Wever has been sworn in as the country's new prime minister. The oath-taking ceremony took place before King Philippe of Belgium at the Royal Palace yesterday.   De Wever's coalition, consisting of five parties, includes seven francophone ministers and seven Flemish minist...

February 4, 2025 7:08 AM

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels declare ceasefire in Congo

Rwanda-backed M23 rebels in eastern Congo declared a unilateral ceasefire, citing humanitarian concerns. The announcement was made yesterday, following deadly clashes last week between the rebels and Congolese forces, which left hundreds of people dead. The fighting, which saw the rebels seize Goma...

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