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China vows to defend sovereignty over Taiwan as Trump unveils security strategy
BEIJING, Dec 8 - China on Monday pledged to defend its sovereignty and warned against \"external interference\" after the U.S. unveiled a new security strategy aimed at building up military power to deter conflict with Beijing over Taiwan.
Dutch man leaves Indonesia death row to return home
The convicted drug smuggler will return home on humanitarian grounds.
Uruguay buying Argentine gas to supply electricity plant
Uruguay's state-owned electric company, UTE, has formalized an agreement with Gasoducto Cruz del Sur to supply natural gas from Argentina, thereby significantly reducing generation costs.
Iran opens trial of dual national accused of spying for Israel
DUBAI, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The trial of a dual national holding European citizenship has begun in Iran, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Monday, saying they were indicted for "intelligence cooperation and espionage in favour of the Zionist regime (Israel)."
Uruguayan health authorities launch key vaccination campaigns
Uruguay's Health Ministry (MSP) launched this weekend a measles vaccination campaign after several detections were confirmed within a family that had arrived from Bolivia.
New S’pore-Ipoh flight boosts city’s effort to become a regional travel hub: Perak state exco member
Offered by Batik Air, the flight takes approximately 1h 20min, according to the airline's website.
New Russian drone strikes hit Ukraine's Sumy region, residents evacuated amid fires
Ukraine reports new Russian drone strikes in Sumy region as firefighters tackle fires and rescuers evacuate residents from a damaged building in Okhtyrka.
Milei touts F-16s as Argentina's new “Guardian Angels”
Argentine President Javier Milei officially presented the first six F-16 fighter jets acquired from Denmark on Sunday, calling the multimillion-dollar purchase “the most important military acquisition in the last 50 years of Argentine history.”
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End season 2 gets a release date
The second season of Frieren just got a release date, and it's coming right in time to help you out of the post-holiday blues
Dictators 'testing the borders of Europe', Belarus opposition leader tells Euronews
The exiled Belarussian opposition leader says a "quick, bad deal for Ukraine' would endanger the entire security architecture of Europe beyond Kyiv's borders in an interview with Euronews' morning show Europe Today.
APAC Crypto Race Heats Up as Robinhood Enters Indonesia and Binance Secures Full Abu Dhabi Licensing
Zelenskiy, European leaders to convene in London amid US peace push
KYIV, Dec 8 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to meet with British, French and German leaders in London on Monday, rallying allies for support as the United States increases pressure on Kyiv to agree to a proposed peace deal with Russia.
Falklands’ oil development, Navitas has contracted a floating production vessel, UK media
The UK media is reporting that Navitas, the lead operator of the Falkland Islands Sea Lion field, has told investors it has signed contracts to move the Aoka Mizu floating production vessel from Shetland to the South Atlantic and plans a formal “final investment decision” this
Heading towards net-zero: Azerbaijani railway operator on the way to green transformation
Baku has set an ambitious national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and 40% by 2050.
Indonesia’s KUHAP overhaul modernizes justice—but at a cost
Indonesia has finally passed its long-awaited Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) after more than four decades of debate. In principle, this is a historic step: Indonesia’s criminal justice system urgently needs modernization, especially as criminal investigations increasingly rely
Sri Lanka doubles troops for flood disaster recovery
More than two million people have been affected by the disaster caused by Cyclone Ditwah.
People in the Nordics know how to beat the winter blues. Here’s how
Experts share tips on how to find light in the darkest months of the year, Nordic-style.
First EU law on soil set to enter into force
Soil degradation is an issue in every EU country, with 60-70% of soils in an unhealthy state. The EU's first law on soil monitoring and resilience enters into force on 16 December, a huge milestone that will help restore soil health. Healthy soils are essential for
Scientists uncover a volcanic trigger behind the Black Death
A newly analyzed set of climate data points to a major volcanic eruption that may have played a key role in the Black Death’s arrival. Cooling and crop failures across Europe pushed Italian states to bring in grain from the Black Sea. Those shipments may have carried
White House manipulate SNL clip of Sabrina Carpenter for new ICE deportation video
The pop star criticized the White House last week for their use of her song in an ICE video, describing it as "evil and disgusting". The Trump administration have now doubled down with a manipulated clip of the singer - once again used to promote ICE.
Africa: 'Life By Life' - UN Launches $33 Billion Aid Appeal With Urgent Call for Global Solidarity
[OCHA] Priority to support 87 million people with lifesaving needs - aim is to reach 135 million in 50 countries in 2026 In 2025, 98 million people got help despite deep funding cuts and attacks on aid workers
One hundred abducted schoolchildren released in Nigeria
Details of the release of the schoolchildren are still unclear and 165 people remain unaccounted for.
Donald Trump Claims He’s a Better Host Than ‘Horrible’ Jimmy Kimmel
“We have never had a president hosting the awards before," Trump said ahead of Sunday night's Kennedy Center Honors
Chinese tourists flock to Malaysia’s Semporna diving paradise, but local businesses feel sidelined
Sabah operators complain that all-inclusive packages offered by Chinese agencies crowd out local businesses.
Dogs in kimonos: Japan reinvents a children’s holiday for pets
A traditional Japanese festival is being adapted for poodles and Pomeranians amid a dearth of children.
