The longest government shutdown in US history has ended after President Donald Trump signed a bill, marking a resolution to the prolonged political standoff. The shutdown, which began in December, had left hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay.
In India, a deadly car blast has been labelled a 'terror incident' by authorities, who blamed 'anti-national forces' for the attack. The explosion claimed several lives, though further details remain under investigation.
Elsewhere, a truck crash at a market in South Korea has killed at least two people, according to local officials. The incident is under investigation.
In medical news, scientists have announced the development of the first new anti-malaria drug in 25 years, offering hope in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease that kills hundreds of thousands annually.
The BBC has stated it is 'prepared to apologise' to President Trump following a billion-dollar legal threat over a report on the Trump Organisation's alleged ties to Russia. The broadcaster's offer aims to settle the dispute without litigation.
