Its 9am in singapore, 1am in london and 9am in kuala lumpur where its reported that the half brother of the north korean leader, kim jong un, was killed. Police say kim jong nam was found dead at Kuala Lumpur Airport. American intelligence sources say they strongly believe that he was murdered by north korean agents. Our correspondent Rupert Wingfield hayes sent this report from tokyo. This is kim jong nam, whose body is thought to be the one now lying in a malaysian morgue. Officials there say he died after being sprayed in the face with something at Kuala Lumpur Airport this morning. South korean media immediately claimed north korean agents had assassinated kim on the orders of his own Younger Brother, kim jong un. North koreas young dictator has been tightening his grip on power, ruthlessly purging potential opponents. Whats so sensitive . Last year i saw for myself how strange north korea can be. I was detained and expelled for insulting the kim leadership. Much more telling is what he did to his own uncle, seen here on the left. Jang sung taek was hauled away from a party meeting, accused of treachery, and executed. Has he now also eliminated his brother . Kim jong nam was once his fathers favourite, being groomed to one day take over as north koreas supreme leader. But his downfall began here in tokyo, when he was caught sneaking into japan on a fake passport. These pictures of his humiliating deportation from japan are said to have deeply angered his father, north koreas late dictator kim jong il. His place at his fathers side was taken instead by his Younger Brother kim jong un. Kim jong nam then went into exile in macau. In interviews, he repeatedly said he had no interest in power. So why kill him . Kimjong nam, although he had been quiet and lying low for a while, not low enough it seems, had gone off message badly before. Hed said some stuff about not believing in hereditary succession. And maybe, in this kind of a system, like medieval europe, any other possible claimant to the kingship could potentially be a threat. In the 21st century, fratricide is normally confined to history books. Yet again, north korea is showing it is not a normal country. Rupert wingfield hayes, bbc news, tokyo. A short time ago i spoke to Kevin Kim In The South Korean Capital Seoul and i asked him if he knew anymore about what happened to Kimjong Nam In malaysia. Well, the government in seoul is being very cautious, and officials have yet to reveal or confirm any information. How the attack actually unfolded is still unclear. Initially, the south korean media sourced an unnamed airport official, and papers said that kim jong nam was killed by a poisonous needle by two female agents. The other reports in malaysia mention a spray, and the latest account seems to be that, at the airport, a woman had approached mr kim from behind, and covered his face with a cloth laced with a liquid. Based on all of these reports, it seems highly likely an investigation is likely to take place, focused on a deliberate attempt of murder through poisoning, and an autopsy may take place to reveal the exact cause of death. Some analysts believe this could have been a deliberate attempt of assassination by the leadership in pyongyang. Lets take a look at some of the days other news. Millions of indonesians will be making their way to polls shortly in regional elections, with the Focus On Jakarta where the seat for governor is up for grabs. So, will this man Basuki Tjahaja purnama, the Current Governor of jakarta manage to secure any votes while also facing a trial for alleged blasphemy . The bbcs Rebecca Henschke is in jakarta for us. Rebecca, all eyes are on how this result is going to shape up for the Current Governor of jakarta. Thats right. Because the Election Campaign has kind of raised issues here about the fact that he is a christian and he is also of chinese descent. He is the first non muslim to hold the position and in a way that we havent seen here before. His two opposing candidates, who are muslim, have really raised the issues of race and religion that will test indonesias bounding principles of pluralism and this very tolerant Muslim Society and you mention, at the same time, Basuki Tjahaja purnama is on trial for blasphemy, and accused of insulting islam and faces up to five years in jail, even if he is re elected today. Faces up to five years in jail, even if he is reelected today. As is a lwa ys if he is reelected today. As is always the case with predictions and poll estimates, how is he likely to do, according to the pundits . Before the trial, the Blasphemy Case and controversy, he was well ahead in the polls and was predicted to win this election by a landslide. He has seen the polls drop significantly and is very tight with another candidate and it looks like those two will go to a second round. Neither will win the majority needed to win today outright and again, as you say, this could be wrong and there is a lot of concern here about voterfraud. There is a lot of concern here about voter fraud. Just there is a lot of concern here about voterfraud. Just a few there is a lot of concern here about voter fraud. Just a few minutes ago behind me, the officials here made quite a show of showing the ballot boxes empty and all the papers untampered because the candidates are warning of voter fraud here today. Rebecca, live in jakarta, thank you. She will keep us updated as soon as we get those results in. Millions across the country are voting in those regional elections. Also making news today authorities have declared it safe for people to return to their homes, after they were evacuated from the area around Lake Oroville in california. 200,000 residents were told to leave on sunday over fears that a spillway could give way and cause catastrophic flooding. The United Nations has warned of a serious escalation in the conflict in the east of ukraine. An official said since january the distance between government and rebel forces had narrowed to hundreds of metres, and in some places its almost face to face. A new study has warned that indias Air Pollution now rivals chinas. The report by the Us Based Health effects institute suggests indias worsening air quality causes over a million premature deaths there every year. And staying in india the country hopes to set a new space record later, by launching 104 satellites into space in a single mission. These pictures are from the Indian Space Research organisation that launched eight satellites with one rocket in september last year. Russia currently holds the record, with 39 satellites sent into space in a single mission. And the front cover of vogue paris. It is to feature a transgender model on its cover for the first time next month. The brazilian model, valentina sampaio, has more than 32,000 followers on instagram and she posted this image of herself on the cover of the french fashion magazine, saying, so proud and super happy. Back to our main story now the death of the north korean leaders half brother. David kang is the director of the Korean Studies Institute at usc and joins us in los angeles. David, great to have you with us. The spotlight has now turned to north korea. How credible are suggestions that its agents Killed Kimjong nam . Suggestions that its agents killed kim jongnam . Id really caution that we wait until the authorities come up with much more information. Its really easy to believe the most exaggerated claims about north korea and are quite likely could have been and are quite likely could have been an assassination but it might not be. I really caution that we wait and see until we draw any conclusions. What about the location that north koreans killed or assassinated kim jong nam . |j that north koreans killed or assassinated kim jongnam . I doubt it, but it doesnt make a whole lot of sense. Kim jong nam had it, but it doesnt make a whole lot of sense. Kimjong nam had taken himself out of the running for any Political Authority in north korea and wants his half brother, kim jong un took power, he stopped criticising north korea. He was not trying to build a power base. He posed no threat. If kim jong un wa nted posed no threat. If kim jong un wanted to send a message to defectors, there is a much more obvious target him to and assassinate rather than his brother so he might have had it done but it does not make a lot of sense. So what does the death of Kim Jong Nam Mean for his half brother, kim jong un . Mean for his half brother, kim jongun . Well, not clear. If he did have his half brother assassinated, is that a sign of strength or weakness . A lot of people think this means is becoming increasingly nervous and paranoid. But it also could be a sign of strength, that is reaching out in showing everybody Around The World that he has the ability to strike back. Its hard to draw conclusion about whether its strong orfor kim draw conclusion about whether its strong or for kim jong un. Draw conclusion about whether its strong or for kim jongun. What does this mean for defectors . This assassination or killing of kim jong nam . Assassination or killing of kim jongnam . Thats exactly what are the arguments which shows this is about strength. If taking at people who have defected, this is chilling for anybody who escapes from north korea, they have to be on guard so in that sense, if it is the case, it would be very scary situation for most north korean defectors. Thank you so much feel inside. David kang, director of korean studies at the university of Southern California in los angeles. Youre watching newsday on the bbc. Still to come on the programme if youre a fan of steam trains, well tell you more about this story trending on bbc. Com. Also on the programme how a tiger toy is making its mark on these rescued cubs in india. Nine years and 15,000 deaths after going into afghanistan, the final soviet troops were coming home. The withdrawal completed in good good order that the army completing its task it had been set out to perform. The repercussions on the streets, people wonder who is next. As the airlift got under way, there was no letup in the eruptions itself. Lava streams from the greater blow down to the streets on the coast of the island but it could start blowing any time. The russians held a spectacular night launch. They call it mir, russian for peace. This is newsday on the bbc. Im rico hizon in singapore. Im Babita Sharma in london. Our top stories the half brother of north korean leader, kimjong un, has been killed in the malaysian capital, kuala lumpur. He is believed to have been poisoned. The white house says that Donald TrumpsNational Security adviser Michael Flynn discussed nothing illegal in his contacts with the russian ambassador, but resigned over an erosion of trust. Lets take a look at some front pages from Around The World. The japan times is reporting on the resignation of toshibas chairman over huge company losses. The times says it is the result of the companys ailing Us Nuclear Power unit. The paper says there is now an inquiry into a whistleblower who has been linked to the business. The South China Morning Post covers our main story, the killing of the estranged half brother of north korean leader, kim jong un, in malaysia. The paper says that sources report kim jong nam was poisoned with needles by two women believed to be north korean agents. And the Straits Times says Tourist Spending in singapore hit historic highs last year, this was boosted by the growth of the chinese market, and visitors spending more on food, drink, shopping and accommodation. Now, rico, what stories are sparking discussions online . Stea m steam trains are currently trending on bbc. Com. It is a sight not seen in 50 years. Rico makes train sounds normal, timetabled trains between settle and carlisle in england will be running on steam for three days. It is part of celebrations to mark the reopening of the line. Im a little far, but if i were you, babita, id be buying a ticket right now. Lets do it, lets go and have a newsday jolly. The white house has rejected suggestions that Donald Trumps presidency is in turmoil, following the resignation of his National Security adviser Michael Flynn. He had admitted misleading colleagues over his contact with Russian Diplomats before mr trump took office. Our North America editor jon sopel reports. They were oh so close, politically inseparable. But, afterjust three weeks as National Security adviser, Michael Flynn has gone, in a stunning fall from grace, after a day of chaos and confusion at the white house. The camera loving president suddenly becoming camera shy when asked about his future. Do you have full confidence in him . But today, the president s spokesman came out all guns blazing. The former close friend had lost the president s trust. We got to a point, not based on a legal issue, but based on a trust issue, where the level of trust between the president and general flynn had eroded to the point where he felt he had to make a change. The president was very concerned that general flynn had misled the Vice President , and others. The evolving and eroding level of trust, as a result of this situation, and a series of other questionable instances, is what led the president to ask for general flynns resignation. The republican leadership, always uncomfortable about the unorthodox general, were relieved to see him go. You cannot have a National Security adviser misleading the Vice President , and others. So i think the president was right to ask for his resignation, and i believe it was the right thing to do. This all goes back to action taken over the Christmas Period by the former president , barack obama, to impose sanctions against russia over its interference in the us election. On 29 december, Michael Flynn speaks to the russian ambassador, in the first of a series of calls. On 15 january, Vice President mike pence denies that sanctions were discussed. What i can confirm, having spoken to him about it, is that those conversations, that happened to occur around the time that the United States took action to expel diplomats, had nothing whatsoever to do with those sanctions. But, in late january, the former acting Attorney General warned the white house it might have been misled by general flynns account. No action was taken. But then, on 9 february, the Washington Post revealed that flynn did discuss sanctions, and it was then that pressure grew. And democrats are not going to let the matter go. The resignation of Michael Flynn was brought about, not by discovering the falsehood, but by the fact that the falsehood became public. And that ought to be deeply disturbing to everyone. Welcome to the stage, general mike flynn, retired United States army. Michael flynn was a Spear Carrier for donald trump during the election, making Hillary Clintons honesty a Central Point of attack. We do not need a reckless president who believes she is above the law. Crowd lock her up yeah, thats right. Lock her up. But now it is Michael Flynn who on A Question Of Trust has been found wanting, and finds himself very much alone. Dubai hopes to have a Passenger Drone up and flying byjuly. Model has been unveiled. The chinese made drone flies using two small propellers and the craft can carry a Passenger Weighing up to 100 kilograms plus a small suitcase. After buckling into a race car style seat, the passenger can select a destination on a touchscreen pad. The battery operated, Remote Control drone can fly for up to half an hour with a range of up to 50 kilometres. Israels Prime Minister is in washington, getting ready for his meeting on wednesday with President Trump. Benjamin netanyahu has been brainstorming with his advisors on how to ensure a smooth visit. His one official engagement so far is a Working Dinner with us Secretary Of State rex tillerson. But what is on the agenda for the meeting at the white house . Barbara plett usher takes a look. This is a moment for israel and america to take stock of their relationship. So here are netanyahu and trumps four priorities. F