Transport ministry announces new emergency safety measures.         

Kim Jong-un says while Pyongyang will not ‘unilaterally’ trigger a confrontation, it has ‘no intention of avoiding a war as well’.       

Dave Calhoun commits to cooperating with transport safety board conducting probe.

A wider cabinet reshuffle is expected this week.

Lloyd Austin readmitted to hospital on Jan 1 due to after-surgery complications.       

Acquisition allows it to expand ‘current respiratory biologics portfolio’.  

Victim requires life-long treatment for severe anal injuries.

If bill outlawing it is passed, those involved in the activity may face 3 years in jail.  

The deal could be worth as much as US$8.5 billion.  

Tokyo says death toll at 180, up from 168 yesterday.

Country calls South Africa’s suit ‘absurd blood libel’.

Wenheng Zhao also fined US$5,500 for handing over sensitive data to Beijing intelligence officer. 

Contesting parties focus on mass youth exodus, unemployment.

‘The Kaiser’ one of only 3 men to have won World Cup as a player and as a coach.

Health Minister Monica Garcia says country has learnt from Covid pandemic.

Tremor has not triggered tsunami alert, US warning system shows.

Carrier launches inspection after Alaska Airlines flight’s Jan 5 emergency landing.

Hitoshi Matsumoto will suspend performances to focus on the case.

Navajo Nation objects to sending human remains, calling it a desecration of a sacred space.

Opposition head calls the result ‘a disgrace to the democratic aspirations of Bangladesh’.

Detectives intercept packages bound for Hong Kong with live lizards, snakes stashed inside. 

Rescue efforts hampered by rain, snow.        

Rival parties have until Jan 19 to agree on spending particulars and pass legislation.         

Rail union says this comes following ‘positive discussions’ in pay talks.        

The former Belgian prime minister will stand in European parliament elections in June.