A Japan Airlines plane is in flames on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Jan 2. There has been no confirmation of how it caught fire, but initial reports suggest a possible collision with an aircraft from the Japan Coast Guard. All 379 passengers and crew on the passenger flight, JL516, have been evacuated, according to the airline. One person aboard the Japan Coast Guard aircraft escaped while the remaining five are still unaccounted for, says local broadcaster NHK. More details: https://cna.asia/48Fozc7 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

WATCH: A Japan Airlines flight carrying 379 people catches fire after a possible collision with a Coast Guard aircraft, leaving all runways at Haneda Airport closed. CNA's Michiyo Ishida has more from Tokyo. Read more:https://cna.asia/4aH9Ijf Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

A Japan Airlines plane caught fire on the runway of Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday (Jan 2). The airline says all 379 passengers and crew have been evacuated. There has been no confirmation of how the plane caught fire but initial reports suggest a possible collision with an aircraft from the Japanese Coast Guard. More details on our live blog: https://cna.asia/48Fozc7 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

North Korea's Kim Jong Un told his top military officers to "annihilate" South Korea and the US should they initiate a military confrontation, state media reported on Monday (Jan 1).

North Korea's Kim Jong Un told his top military officers to "annihilate" South Korea and the US should they initiate a military confrontation, state media reported on Monday (Jan 1). Kim's comments echo his threats made during year-end party meetings of a nuclear attack on Seoul and orders for a military arsenal build-up to prepare for a war that he said could "break out any time" on the peninsula. https://cna.asia/4aByq4B Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Some active ageing centres are planning to double their labour pool and offer more services amid the rising number of seniors in Singapore. However, recruitment remains a challenge in the aged care sector, according to centre operators. Some centres have urged volunteers, especially seniors, to step forward to help them. CNA’s Sabrina Ng reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified man during a visit to Busan on Tuesday (Jan 2). The attacker was arrested at the scene and Lee was taken conscious to a local hospital.

South Korea's opposition leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck by an unidentified man during a visit to Busan on Tuesday (Jan 2). Lee was touring the site of a proposed airport when the attacker approached him for an autograph before lunging forward and attacking him. The attacker was arrested at the scene and Lee was taken conscious to a local hospital. https://cna.asia/3ttSOnL Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

At least 8 people were killed after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on New Year's Day. All 8 deaths were reported in Wajima town in Ishikawa prefecture.

At least 8 people were killed after a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck central Japan on New Year's Day. All 8 deaths so far were reported in Wajima town in Ishikawa prefecture. Thousands of army personnel, firefighters and police officers from across the country have been dispatched to the worst-hit area in the relatively remote Noto peninsula. Details: https://cna.asia/3vkruJ0 Subscribe to our channel: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Happy New Year, Singapore! Fireworks lit up the Marina Bay skyline as the nation ushered in 2024. Large crowds joined festivities around the waterfront area where a televised countdown event was held. Read more: https://cna.asia/48AIARd Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

In CNA Lifestyle’s series on content creators in Southeast Asia, we meet Cris Devil Gamer aka Cris Phan, who counts PewDiePie as one of his inspirations and has nearly 11 million subscribers on YouTube. (Video: Try Sutrisno Foo) Read more: https://cna.asia/41GFlp7 #CrisDevilGamer #Vietnam #YouTuber 00:00 Introduction 00:30 How Cris Devil Gamer started 01:50 PewDiePie influence and horror games 02:58 Cris Devil Gamer’s friends 03:59 Doing videos beyond gaming 05:13 Advice on becoming a content creator Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Meet the musicians in the SAF (Singapore Armed Forces) Central Band, who are also trained servicemen and servicewomen - and who continue to fight misconceptions about their chosen profession in a world where music is rarely seen as a “viable” career. Read more: https://cna.asia/3H1H0w1 Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Former university chancellor Anies Baswedan is campaigning for change in his bid to become Indonesia's next president. CNA follows him on his campaign trail. Read: https://cna.asia/3GYjjor Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Taiwan's three presidential candidates clashed on Saturday (Dec 30) over their positions on the island's relations with China, in a televised debate two weeks before the election. Vice President Lai Ching-te from the ruling DPP, widely seen as the frontrunner, was criticised by his opponents over the party's stance on Beijing. CNA’s Tan Si Hui has the highlights. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Why did Singapore ban cats in Housing Development Board (HDB) flats in 1989? Now that authorities are proposing that the ban be lifted and that people could be allowed to keep up to two cats per HDB flat, why are some people so against it? CNA speaks to animal welfare advocates, MP Louis Ng and Cat Welfare Society president Thenuga Vijakumar, to find out what they have to say to people who have reservations. CWS also has advice for people who are thinking of getting pet cats. 00:00 Introduction 00:52 Why are cats banned in Singapore's public housing? 01:19 Pet dogs versus pet cats: Is there a double standard at play? 01:59 How does the ban affect existing pet cat owners? 02:26 What is the proposed pet cat rule change? 04:07 What is responsible cat ownership? 04:31 What cat owners need to know and do Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

A recent CNA investigation showed that it is easy for kids under 18 to go on dating apps and chat with strangers online, making them more vulnerable to sexual predators. Should there be greater legislation to protect children and what can parents do to prevent their children from becoming victims? Steven Chia speaks to Shem Yao, manager of digital wellness at TOUCH Wellness Group, Jiow Hee Jhee, associate professor and programme leader at the Singapore Institute of Technology and Marilyn Low, a parent coach and mother. 0:00 Intro 2:05 The reduced fear of "stranger danger" now 4:06 Having difficult conversations 7:43 How do we know if kids are being groomed? 11:00 Does banning screentime work? 12:25 Can platforms do more to protect kids? 19:50 How parents can understand a child's online world Watch more episodes of Heart of the Matter: https://cna.asia/3FFmRLG Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia

Meet Shannon Lim, who’s not only rearing his own crabs at home, he’s teaching others to do the same - even if they don’t have the space. Read the story: https://cna.asia/3RIow8V Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia