After a South Korean news outlet fed into far-right conspiracies by reporting that "Chinese spies" tampering with the country's elections were arrested during President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived suspension of civilian rule,

Authorities will start a joint investigation into the Air Busan A321 that burst into flames at Busan Gimhae International Airport, Yonhap News Agency reports.

The fire broke out in the back of the cabin, officials said. All 176 people on board, including passengers and crew members, were evacuated, some with minor injuries.

Concerns were raised about whether Air Busan’s crew had followed standard safety procedures. Read more at straitstimes.com.

An investigation into a fire that engulfed an Air Busan plane at a South Korean airport this week is being slowed by a large amount of fuel and oxygen still on board, an air crash investigation official told Reuters.

An Airbus plane belonging to South Korean carrier Air Busan caught fire on Tuesday at Gimhae International Airport in the country’s south while preparing for departure to Hong Kong, fire authorities said. All 169 passengers and seven crew members were evacuated, with three having minor injuries, fire authorities in Busan said.

The testimonies of some passengers suggest the fire broke out at an overhead compartment. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Immigration Department has reached out to Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong, consulate in Busan and Travel Industry Authority.

Concerns have been raised about the safety risk of bringing portable batteries in carry-on luggage for flights, as a lithium-ion battery is suspected as the cause of the fire that

From DeepSeek sending shock waves to China’s massive consumption of animal products, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and President Donald Trump will discuss the Indo-Pacific region and bilateral support between Japan and the United States on Feb. 7.