Fourteen people were killed and dozens injured after a long-distance train crashed into a stationary commuter train in Indonesia overnight. Indonesia's president has ordered an investigation.

Fire kills 7, injures 13 at Moscow construction site: emergency services

The number of victims of the fire in a building under construction in the north of Moscow has risen to seven, and another 13 people were injured, according to the emergency services.

China expands zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with diplomatic ties starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announce.

Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday that China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries with which it has diplomatic relations, starting May 1, 2026.

A new report finds that North Korea significantly increased executions during the Covid-19 pandemic, targeting individuals for consuming South Korean media and other foreign cultural content.

A report released Tuesday indicates that North Korea significantly increased the number of executions during the Covid-19 pandemic, citing offenses such as the consumption of South Korean media and other foreign cultural content.

The Bank of Japan keeps interest rates unchanged in a split vote. Governor Kazuo Ueda cites concerns over the economic outlook as the yen remains weak.

The Bank of Japan maintained its current interest rate following a split vote, while Governor Kazuo Ueda expressed uncertainty regarding the economic outlook.