LOS ANGELES – 14 JAN - A coalition of 12 Los Angeles professional sports teams, including the NFL's Rams and Chargers, the NBA's Lakers and Clippers, and MLB's Dodgers and Angels, pledged $8 million for wildfire relief.

BANGKOK – 14 JQN - Thailand's tourism sector is reeling as safety concerns prompt Chinese tourists to cancel trips ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday.

JAKARTA – 14 JAN - Rising property prices in Jakarta have made homeownership an unattainable dream for many residents, forcing them into long and gruelling commutes.

MELBOURNE- 14 JAN - Daniil Medvedev smashed his racket and a net camera in frustration during a tense first-round match against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej at the Australian Open. Despite

BANGKOK -14 JAN - Chinese families are seeking urgent help after relatives went missing in Thailand, suspected of falling prey to human trafficking through fraudulent job offers.

NEW DELHI - 13 JAN - India’s Maha Kumbh Mela, a major Hindu festival, began on January 13 in Prayagraj, drawing over 400 million visitors over six weeks.