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North Korea has fired several cruise missiles into sea, says South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un last week described the Pyongyang monument as an eyesore and called for its removal while declaring that the North was abandoning long-standing goals

China cuts reserve requirements for bank to help boost its slowing economy

The announcement by the People's Bank of China prompted a surge in share prices in Chinese markets, with Hong Kong's benchmark jumping 3.6%

Japan's exports surge 10% in Dec on strong demand for autos, revived trade

Imports fell almost 7 per cent, leaving a trade surprise of 62 billion yen ($410 million), according to preliminary customs data released Wednesday

Thousands forced out of their homes after 7.1 quake hits western China

Footage shown by state broadcaster CCTV on Wednesday showed evacuees eating instant noodles in tents with bonfires providing heat

Trump wins New Hampshire GOP primary despite strong showing by Nikki Haley

I'm running against Donald Trump, and I'm not going to talk about an obituary, Haley told reporters

China establishes diplomatic ties with Nauru after it cuts ties with Taiwan

Ten countries have switched ties from Taipei to Beijing since the initial election of DPP President Tsai Ing-wen in 2016

Inflation slows in New Zealand to its lowest rate since 2021, shows data

Stats NZ revealed the latest consumers price index (CPI) data had slowed to 4.7% across 2023, a significant drop from the 5.6% result in the year to September 2023.

Prez Joe Biden wins New Hampshire primary via unusual write-in effort

Biden shunned the primary as a result, but his allies organized hundreds of volunteers - and got help from a super PAC - to spread the word that New Hampshire Democrats could still write in his name

Liverpool defends Salah against accusations he is not committed to Egypt

Salah, one of the most high-profile players at the Africa Cup, is scheduled to fly back to England on Wednesday and will begin an intensive rehabilitation program, Liverpool said

US strikes 3 facilities in Iraq after attack on forces, says Lloyd Austin

The US strikes hit militia facilities in western Iraq, near the Syrian border, US Central Command said

Israel's rejection of two-state solution threatens global peace: UN chief

The alternative of a one-state solution with such a large number of Palestinians inside without any real sense of freedom, rights and dignity will be inconceivable, he said

Turkey's parliament approves Sweden's Nato membership, lifts key hurdle

Sweden has pledged deeper cooperation with Turkey on counterterrorism and to support Turkey's ambition to revive its EU membership bid

UK gives Northern Ireland new deadline to revive its collapsed govt

He said significant progress had been made towards reviving the Northern Ireland Executive, and the short extension would give sufficient time for it to bear fruit

Airline will consider alternatives to Boeing's next airplane: United CEO

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Tuesday that Boeing needs real action to restore its previous reputation for quality

Nato signs key artillery ammunition contract to replenish allied supplies

The contract will allow for the purchase of 220,000 rounds of 155-millimetre ammunition, the most widely sought after artillery shell, according to NATO's support and procurement agency

US carried out airstrikes in Somalia that killed 3 al-Qaida militants

Al-Shabab is the largest and most active al-Qaida network in the world and has proved both its will and capability to attack US forces and threaten Washington's security interests, the statement said

US Pentagon has no more money for Ukraine as it hosts meeting of allies

While waiting for Congress to pass a budget and potentially approve more money for Ukraine's fight, the US will be looking to allies to keep bridging the gap

Russin missiles strike Ukrainian cities again, killing at least 7

Ukraine's air force, whose defenses include Western-supplied systems, said it intercepted 21 of the missiles

France fines Amazon $35 mn for 'excessively intrusive' monitoring of staff

We strongly disagree with the CNIL's conclusions, which are factually incorrect, and we reserve the right to file an appeal," Amazon said

Microsoft, others making tools to help small businesses capitalise on AI

What's more, bigger companies are developing tools specifically to help small businesses integrate AI into their operations in more advanced ways