Police say they have confirmed at least 354 killings so far and arrested nine people.

It is a challenge for TikTok's parent company ByteDance as well as global ambitions for other Chinese tech companies.

A Brazilian national who runs a guide company has been arrested on suspicion of operating sightseeing tours for foreign visitors using illegally modified sports cars, police said. (News On Japan)

The Japanese government decided at a Cabinet meeting on January 23rd to dissolve the House of Representatives, with the Lower House set to be formally dissolved at a plenary session later in the day, effectively launching the election campaign. (News On Japan)

TikTok has finalised a deal to allow its American business to continue, by creating a new US entity separate from its global operations. The BBC's Asia Business Correspondent Suranjana Tewari breaks down what this could mean.

To Lam resumes the role of communist party chief, the post he currently holds, for the next five years.

Paul Mescal and Chase Infiniti missed out, while other actors carried their films to a nomination.

Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.

Some 42 sanctioned tankers has passed through the Channel since 11 January, a BBC Verify analysis finds.

Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.

Trump did not provide a reason for the decision, which comes after Canada's PM Mark Carney warned of a "rupture" in the US-led global order.