Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say

Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.

Ukraine prepares new peace plan as Zelensky rules out giving up land

Kyiv is seeking to resist a US push for a deal which would see territory handed over to Russia.

AI note-taking tool significantly reduces doctors’ paperwork time, analysis shows

Clinicians who used the tool said they felt more present during consultations with patients.

It’s the world’s rarest ape. Now a billion-dollar dig for gold threatens its future

Tapanuli orangutans survive only in Indonesia’s Sumatran rainforest where a mine expansion will cut through their home. Yet the mining company says the alternative will be worse A small brown line snakes its way through the rainforest in northern Sumatra, carving 300 metres

Why is DBS - Southeast Asia’s largest lender - seeking a stake in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks?

DBS’ anticipated acquisition of a stake in Alliance Bank would bring to a close its nearly two-decade effort to secure a meaningful foothold in Malaysia.

Central Africa: 'Life By Life' - UN in West and Central Africa Launches $5.1 Billion Aid Appeal With Urgent Call for Global Solidarity Over Indifference

[OCHA] The UN and partners are appealing for $5.1 billion to deliver essential lifesaving aid and protection in West and Central Africa. Funding shortfalls have forced humanitarians to shrink the response and make tough choices about where to focus efforts and who can be

Africa: AFRAA Marks New Era of African Aviation As Free Route Airspace Takes Flight in West and Central Africa

[Afreximbank] Nairobi, Kenya -- The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) heralds a transformative milestone in African aviation with the full operational deployment of Free Route Airspace (FRA) in the Western and Central Africa (WACAF) region, effective 30 October 2025.

Africa: 2026 - Millions in Need Will Not Get Aid Unless Global Solidarity Revived

[Norwegian Refugee Council] Statement by Maureen Magee, Global Director of Field Operations, at the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC), commenting on the Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO) for 2026:

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access

The ban is being closely watched by other countries considering similar measures.

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

SYDNEY, Dec 9 - Australia on Wednesday will become the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.

Tamannaah Bhatia Joins ‘V. Shantaram’ Biopic as Legendary Actor Jayashree, First Look Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)

“Baahubali” star Tamannaah Bhatia has been cast as actor Jayashree in the upcoming Indian biographical drama “V. Shantaram,” joining Siddhant Chaturvedi in the epic chronicle of the pioneering Indian filmmaker’s life and legacy. The makers unveiled a first-look poster of Bhatia

Air pollution blamed for nearly 2 million respiratory infections in Jakarta

Jakarta has consistently ranked among the most polluted cities in the world in recent years.

US Justice Department accuses two Chinese men of trying to smuggle Nvidia chips

WASHINGTON, Dec 8 - Two Chinese men are in custody for allegedly smuggling Nvidia H100 and H200 chips to China, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday, as President Donald Trump gave the green light for Nvidia to export its H200 chips to Beijing.

Charlamagne tha God criticizes Mamdani's messaging on Trump: 'That's actually how you normalize fascism'

Charlamagne tha God criticized New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s (D) messaging around President Trump, with whom Mamdani recently had a cordial meeting. “If you're, you know, Joe Biden, and you say, Donald Trump is a threat to democracy, but then when Donald Trump wins

Australians see AI as leading threat to people and businesses: survey

Threats relating to technology, disinformation, economic security and foreign interference are overshadowing traditional security concerns in Australians' minds, according to data released by the Australian National University National Security College.

Experts weigh in on powerful Japan quake and urge vigilance against bigger ones

The latest quake may have shifted the balance in the ground, possibly laying the groundwork for a larger one.

Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown

Lawmakers across the globe will be studying this live experiment for signs of how they themselves can act.

Florida's new reporting system is shining a light on human trafficking in the Sunshine State

Most Americans imagine human trafficking as a violent kidnapping or a "stranger danger" crime—someone abducted from a parking lot or trapped in a shipping container brought in from another country.

Red Sea Film Foundation CEO Faisal Baltyuor On Building an Entertainment Ecosystem in Saudi Arabia

Baltyuor opens up about the central role the Red Sea International Film Festival has in the country's drive to become a global production hub.

Zohran Mamdani confirms he will live in historic Gracie Mansion as New York mayor

It was not clear if he would stay in his rent-stabilised apartment in the borough of Queens.

Australia orders operational Ghost Bat drone for military after weapons test

SYDNEY, Dec 9 - Australia said on Tuesday it had struck a A$1.4 billion ($930 million) contract with Boeing Defence Australia for six operational Ghost Bat drones for the Australian Defence Force, after conducting the ‍first ​live weapon test on an aerial target.

South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak

The personal information of 33.7 million Coupang customers had been leaked in 2025.

Park Chan-wook on ‘No Other Choice’ Snagging 3 Golden Globe Nominations, State of Korean Film Industry

The legendary Korean director’s latest film, ‘No Other Choice,’ was nominated for best picture, musical or comedy, at the 2026 Golden Globes.

Jessica Simpson Opens Up About Never Feeling ‘Good Enough’ as a Pop Star in the Early 2000s

The singer returned to music this year with two new EPs, Nashville Canyon Pt. 1 and Nashville Canyon Pt. 2

China’s PM Li says consequences of Trump tariffs increasingly evident

China’s trade surplus topped US$1 trillion (S$1.3 trillion) for the first time in November.

China's Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident

BEIJING, Dec 9 - China's Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday the \"mutually destructive consequences of tariffs have become increasingly ‍evident\" ​over 2025, in remarks at a \"1+10 ‍Dialogue\" including the heads of the IMF, World Trade Organization and ​World ​Bank.

Most Asia markets track Wall St losses as jitters set in ahead of Fed

Trump unveils $12bn farm aid package to help farmers who faced 'unjustified trade actions'

The president also threatened to hit Mexico with an extra 5% tariff in a row over water supplies to US farmers.

Temperature average for 2023-2025 on track to exceed 1.5C for first time, Copernicus data reveals

The rising temperatures reflect the ‘accelerating pace of climate change’, says Copernicus.

Exploding Stars Like We’ve Never Seen Them

A super crisp look at novae suggests they’re far more chaotic than once thought The post Exploding Stars Like We’ve Never Seen Them appeared first on Nautilus .

Cheryl Hines: RFK Jr. 'not going to run for president' in 2028

Cheryl Hines, the wife of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said her husband is “not going to run for president” in 2028. “Cheryl, is your husband going to run for president in 2028, and if so, are you ready for that?” NewsNation’s Elizabeth

US deports second group of Iranian nationals, officials say

A chartered plane carrying more than 50 Iranians flew out of Mesa, Arizona, on Sunday.

Leonardo DiCaprio Says AI Can’t Be Art Because “There’s No Humanity to It”

The 'One Battle After Another' star is getting candid about the controversial technology.

Study reveals how UK manufacturers can stay afloat when global crises hit

New research from The University of Manchester has shed light on how British manufacturers can better survive—and even thrive—during major global shocks such as pandemics, wars and economic turmoil.

Watch: Nasa astronaut and cosmonauts begin voyage back to Earth

Jonny Kim, along with Russian cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, will touchdown in Kazakhstan after 245 days on the ISS.

Microsoft killed the promising Perfect Dark reboot, but Take-Two has snapped up its leads for a new 2K studio

Darrell Gallagher and Brian Horton will work together on a new, yet-to-be-announced project.

New Zealand navy encountered Taiwan warship during strait transit last month

WELLINGTON/TAIPEI, Dec 9 - The New Zealand navy's largest ship encountered a Taiwanese warship as it sailed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait last month, the country's armed forces said on Tuesday, as they published a rare picture of ‍what happened.

New Zealand navy encountered Taiwan warship during strait transit

A Taiwan official said it is standard practice to "escort" foreign vessels transiting the strait.

Japan threatening us militarily, China foreign minister tells German counterpart

Speaking during a meeting with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul in Beijing, Wang Yi said that given this year is the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, Japan, "as a defeated nation", should have acted with greater caution.

Free self-driving bus rides coming to JB in 2026

Johor Bahru's mayor said the bus route is not decided but will likely travel around the city centre.

Active zones and mini retreats—how to build preschools suitable for neurodivergent kids

An estimated 15–20% of children are neurodivergent, with diagnoses rising each year. They may have a neurodevelopmental condition such as autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

Kuala Lumpur sees surge in illegal dump sites

Mounds of rubbish were seen in back lanes, vacant plots and road shoulders.

Japan is threatening us militarily: Chinese foreign minister tells German counterpart

Japan said Chinese fighter jets had aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft.

Calls grow for Indonesia to accept foreign disaster aid following floods

The slow pace of rescue and aid delivery raised questions about the government’s disaster response capacity.

‘Awards Chatter’ Pod: Ed Sheeran on Oscar-Contending ‘F1’ Song “Drive,” Greatest Hits, “Sibling” Taylor Swift and Posthumous Album Plans

The English singer-songwriter, a best song Critics Choice Award nominee for the "big rock song" he wrote with John Mayer and Blake Slatkin, goes deep with The Hollywood Reporter about his odds-defying life and career.

Why Senate Republicans aren't uniting behind a health care plan

Voting on any alternative to Democrats' Obamacare extension is likely to highlight the divisions in the GOP.