January 2026 – Page 210 – From Inside Asia

Democrats Say DOJ Investigating Them Over Video Calling on Troops to Resist ‘Illegal Orders’

Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging U.S. service members to defy “illegal orders” confirmed Wednesday that they are being investigated by the...

by FIA Staff January 14, 2026

US Politics

UnitedHealth Used Aggressive Diagnosing Strategy to Boost Federal Funding for Medicare Advantage: Senate Report

UnitedHealth Group uses aggressive tactics to maximize federal payments by capturing high-paying, often discretionary, medical diagnoses, according to a report by the Senate Judiciary...

by FIA Staff January 14, 2026

World

Pakistan’s arms deals cleared for take-off as JF-17 orders soar from Muslim countries

Pakistan is increasingly confident of making billion-dollar arms sales, headlined by JF-17 fighters co-produced with China, as up to six Muslim-majority countries look to...

by Tom Hussain January 14, 2026

World

61 million passenger trips at Hong Kong airport in 2025, up 15% year on year

Passenger trips at the Hong Kong International Airport reached 61 million in 2025, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase, after a full year...

by Ambrose Li January 14, 2026

World

Japan, Philippines tighten ties with new defence pact amid China tensions

Japan and the Philippines signed a defence pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when...

by Associated Press January 14, 2026

World

Hong Kong consumer watchdog urges better elderly services after 9,206 complaints

Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has called on businesses to improve services for elderly customers after receiving more than 9,200 complaints in the past three...

by Connor Mycroft January 14, 2026

News

Construction Crane Falls Onto Moving Train in Thailand, Killing at Least 32 People

NAKHON RATCHASIMA, Thailand (AP) — A construction crane crashed onto a moving passenger train in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday, triggering a derailment that killed...

by The Associated Press January 14, 2026

World

Chinese military says it is developing over 10 quantum warfare weapons

China’s military says it is using quantum technology to gather high-value military intelligence from public cyberspace. The People’s Liberation Army said more than 10...

by Holly Chik January 14, 2026