South Korea's acting president orders urgent safety investigations into airlines after a tragic crash kills 179 and two survivors are found.
Read moreA devastating hotel fire in Bangkok leaves three tourists dead and several injured, raising safety concerns ahead of New Year's Eve celebrations.
Read moreHong Kong saw over 98,000 mainland visitors, marking a 16% rise ahead of New Year's celebrations, with increased demand for cross-border travel services.
Read moreFlight records from a Kazakhstan crash involving a Brazilian Embraer plane are being sent to Brazil for analysis and investigation.
Read moreA militant assault in northwest Pakistan leaves a police officer and a civilian dead, heightening concerns over security in the region.
Read moreAustralia is buoyant heading into the New Year's Test, banking on confidence from an MCG win and Mitchell Starc's fitness.
Read moreJanuary 9 is a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter, with federal employees receiving the day off, but non-federal workers will not.
Read moreChinese Muslim immigrants voice concerns over their future in the U.S. as Trump pledges strict immigration policies impacting their safety.
Read moreSyria incorporates foreign Islamist fighters, including Uygurs, into military roles as part of a new strategy to professionalize its armed forces.
Read moreA look back at the Y2K scare, revealing how a simple tin of meat highlighted fears of global computer failures and the actual outcomes of the crisis.
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