Jung Jaeil composed for ‘Squid Game.’ Now, he steps on the stage as himself.

Senate wants BFAR head to explain absence in hearing on fisheries bills

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee on agriculture, food and agrarian reform ordered on Wednesday the issuance of a show cause order against Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Director Elizer Salilig for his non-appearance in the panel’s public hearing. Panel head Sen. Kiko Pangilinan said Salilig is directed to explain in writing why

Former RBA boss says what he really thinks about the government

Phil Lowe is no longer constrained by the convention that central bank governors do not comment on government policy, and now he can let fly.

Hundreds evacuated after cooking mishap sparks false alarm at Hong Kong estate

Hundreds of residents at a Hong Kong public housing estate were evacuated in the early hours of the second day of Lunar New Year over a suspected fire, only to discover that white smoke billowing from a flat had come from a cooking mishap. The Fire Services Department received a fire alarm report at about 2.30am on Wednesday at Kin Wah House, Kin Ming Estate in Tiu Keng Leng. Some residents took to social media to report the incident. “Where is the fire? I’m ready to grab my two cats and...

Chalmers's Lowe blow after ex-RBA governor offers rebuke of 'handouts'

LIVE: Ukraine war talks to resume in Geneva with no sign of breakthrough

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators were to resume a second round of US-mediated peace talks in Geneva on Wednesday, though neither side signalled they were any closer to ending Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

US judge blocks deportation of Palestinian student activist

An immigration judge said the Department of Homeland Security failed to meet its burden of proving Mohsen Mahdawi was removable. The Trump administration can appeal the ruling.