TOKYO/BEIJING - China informed Japan on Wednesday that it will ban all imports of Japanese seafood, media outlets reported - a decision which comes amid an escalating diplomatic dispute between Asia's top two economies.

WELLINGTON - New Zealand said on Wednesday it was banning new prescriptions of puberty blocking drugs for young transgender people, in a move that critics warned could worsen the mental health of those affected.

The import demand has helped reverse prices upward this year against seasonal expectations.

Medical experts have said that impaired cognitive ability in old age is detrimental to ones driving abilities.

The proposed restart will be the first Tepco-operated nuclear plant since the Fukushima meltdown.

Beijing partially eased restrictions on Japanese seafood imports earlier in 2025.

Myanmars military descended on gambling and fraud hub Shwe Kokko on Nov 18.

MOSCOW - Russia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that Ukrainian forces had fired four U.S.-made ATACMS missiles at the southern Russian city of Voronezh in an attempted strike on civilian targets.

BEIJING - Zambia will host a Chinese premier for the first time in 28 years as the sub-Saharan state emerges from a financial crisis, with Beijing eager to access the country's commodities and develop a bigger market for its exporters.

Tensions have arisen as hotels claim beaches and shorelines that belong to the state.

Vietnam police issued an arrest warrant for the well-known lawyer for alleged anti-state activities.

The fruits auctioned were categorised as the top class, which are very sweet.

The boycott could result in a loss of around $18.4 billion annually.

The trade ministers morning run rekindles debate on whether Peninsular Malaysias time zone harms health.

Schools were also forced to close on Nov 19, affecting 26,000 students.

Police say he built seven bombs at home by following instructions from YouTube videos.

It affected at least 170 buildings in a residential area and prompted the evacuation of 115 households.

It was the deadliest airport incident in the financial hub in more than 25 years.

Now I feel like I can see a future, said one refugee.

SYDNEY/BELEM - Australia will not oppose a successful Turkish bid to host next year's COP31 climate summit, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said, warning a prolonged standoff over hosting rights could undermine unity required to help the Pacific island nations.

Mr Lis growing international profile stands out in Chinese politics.

They were charged with violating national security after they allegedly collected military secrets for China.

A stronger ringgit cuts remittances, but the salary gap keeps Malaysians crossing the Causeway for work.

DHAKA - A Bangladeshi courts decision to sentence exiled former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to death has done little to heal a nation scarred by her long rule and last years bloody crackdown against student-led, anti-government protests.

MCs in Malaysia can only be issued after a proper consultation, including a physical exam, is conducted.

Grey areas in Malaysias entertainment rules fuel growing self-censorship among platforms and artistes.

Among the revisions is an expansion of enforcement powers to act without warrants in urgent situations.

Initially reported to be 1,500 years old, Wenchang Pavilion was constructed in January 2008.

His sister Imee Marcos is an ally of ex-president Duterte and says she no longer speaks to her brother.

These are the first legal charges filed in court against those implicated in the corruption scandal.

At least two state-owned Chinese travel agencies are said to have scrapped group bookings made months in advance.

There are also plans to publish a military life glossary containing frequently used terms in five languages.

Some followers said they were unfollowing him altogether.

TikTok user said the police played along, telling her son not to be naughty or they would catch him.

Victorias human rights Charter states no one should be denied the opportunity to enjoy their culture.

Live-streamers can profit from views and fan donations generated by their problematic behaviour.

Their arrival follows the renewal of Malaysias long-standing panda loan programme with China.

The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and died at the scene.

Hyangrobong in Gangwon province recorded the nations lowest reading at minus 12.1 deg C.

JAKARTA - Indonesia welcomes the UN Security Council's adoption of a U.S.-drafted resolution endorsing President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and establish an international stabilisation force, the foreign ministry said on Tuesday.