Volcano owners’ conviction over deadly eruption thrown out
Twenty-two people died and others were badly injured in the 2019 Whakaari/White Island disaster. Read More
Notorious Mexican drug lord among 29 extradited to US
Rafael Caro Quintero arrived in New York late on Thursday and was escorted by FBI agents. Read More
Japanese woman under investigation for kissing BTS’s Jin
The incident happened during a public event where the K-pop star hugged 1,000 fans. Read More
Cook Islands China deal riles allies as West’s grip loosens
The recent spree of deals between the two is upsetting traditional allies wary of Beijing. Read More
Oscar-tipped Japanese MeToo film not shown in Japan
Shiori Ito became the face of Japan’s MeToo movement after she accused a prominent journalist of rape. Read More
Trump commends Zelensky ahead of White House talks
The US leader plays down earlier frictions and predicts a “very good meeting” on Friday. Read More
Five years since deadly Delhi riots, many police cases are falling apart
In many cases, courts criticised the police for lapses in investigation, even “falsely implicating” people. Read More
Israel’s military failed to protect civilians, first report on 7 October attack says
The report says the military “failed in its mission to protect Israeli civilians” during Hamas’s attack. Read More
Thailand deports dozens of Uyghurs to China
The move comes after rights groups warned the Uyghurs face torture and possibly death back in China. Read More
Katy Perry to head to space on Blue Origin all-women flight
The American singer will be joined by Lauren Sanchez, whose fiancee Jeff Bezos owns Blue Origin. Read More