BEIJING - 7 JAN - A powerful earthquake in China’s Tibet region has killed at least nine people and caused significant destruction, with many buildings collapsing, state media reported.

MADRID - 7 JAN - Real Madrid secured a dominant 5-0 victory over fourth-tier Club Deportivo Minera in the Copa del Rey, advancing to the last 16.

TAIPEI - 6 JAN - Taiwan plans to significantly increase its efforts to eradicate invasive green iguanas in 2025, aiming to cull up to 120,000 of the species to mitigate the damage they cause to local agriculture.

ROMA - 6 JAN - Roma secured a 2-0 victory over Serie A rivals Lazio on Sunday, marking Claudio Ranieri's biggest win since returning as coach for his third stint at the club.

JAKARTA - 6 JAN - The Indonesian Police Traffic Corps will implement a traffic demerit point system for all national driving licence holders starting in 2025, according to ANTARA news agency.

WASHINGTON - 5 JAN - A powerful winter storm has battered the Eastern United States, threatening over 60 million people with heavy snow, ice, and Arctic temperatures.