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Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors with hundreds of thousands stranded
The devastation means hundreds of thousands of people are now struggling to secure clean water and food.
Japan weighing missile export to Philippines, a move that could test its strained ties with China
Tokyo and Manila have reportedly held informal talks on a possible export of the Type 03 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile system. The same unit is also slated for deployment on a Japanese island near Taiwan - a move that has drawn Beijing’s ire.
Hong Kong leader orders investigation into deadly fire that killed 151
The fire is the deadliest the city has seen in more than 70 years.
Survivors, families seek answers to deadly Hong Kong ferry disaster
A ruling was due to be made on Dec 4, but the hearing was adjourned to a date to be determined.
US waiver on Iran’s Chabahar Port a win for Central Asia
US sanctions on Iran’s Chabahar Port on the Gulf of Oman have been on again/off again since 2013, when the US Congress passed the Iran Freedom and Counter-Proliferation Act (IFCA) to curb Iran’s regional influence and strategic capabilities through targeted economic pressure,
7 footballers in Malaysia forgery scandal are ‘victims in this matter’: Union
FIFPro said the players' 12-month ban was “grossly disproportionate”.
Russia's Putin seeks to boost energy, defence exports with India visit
NEW DELHI, Dec 2 - Russian President Vladimir Putin starts a two-day visit to India from Thursday, pitching for more sales of Russian oil, missile systems and fighter jets in a bid to restore energy and defence ties hit by U.S. pressure on the South Asian nation.
I love AI—and why you should, too
New technologies almost always create lots of problems and challenges for our society. The invention of farming caused local overpopulation. Industrial technology caused pollution. Nuclear technology enabled superweapons capable of destroying civilization. New media
Nearly half of China flights to Japan cut in December, Chinese state media says
Sapporo and Osaka saw the biggest cuts as a percentage of planned services, data shows.
Sarawak’s AirBorneo to take flight in January
AirBorneo planned to expand its operations to regional routes, including Kuala Lumpur, by the end of 2026.
Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin in Moscow to discuss an end to the Ukraine war
MOSCOW/WASHINGTON, Dec 2 - U.S. President Donald Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, and son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday for talks on a possible way to end the deadliest European conflict since World War Two.
No room for compromise on Taiwan’s security, president tells reservists
Freedom and democracy are core foundational values that have nothing to do with ideological disputes, President Lai said.
South Korean leader calls for penalties over e-commerce data leak
Seoul has said the leak took place through overseas servers from June 24 to Nov 8.
Japanese PM Takaichi’s tote bag sparks buzz, 9-month waiting list as orders surge
An image of Ms Takaichi entering the office with this bag on Oct 21 went viral on social media.
Mask up: PM2.5 pollution blankets Bangkok, with Sathorn district severely affected
Nearly the entire Bangkok Metropolitan Region now has conditions that can affect public health.
Hong Kong leader orders independent probe into fire that killed 151
Residents of Wang Fuk Court were told by authorities last year they faced "relatively low fire risks" after complaining about fire hazards posed by the renovations.
No room for compromise on Taiwan's security, president tells reservists
"National sovereignty and the core values of freedom and democracy are the very foundation of our nation," Lai Ching-te told army reservists.
How South Korea’s brief martial law upended lives
Protesters in 2024 took to the streets in the freezing cold and rallied outside then President Yoon’s residence.
Hong Kong vows judge-led independent committee into deadly blaze
The Wang Fuk Court inferno has stoked expressions of public anger and calls for transparency.
Australia won't be intimidated by firms over social media ban, minister tells BBC
Anika Wells says she is 'ready to help' nations that wish to copy Australia's social media ban for under-16s.
Prices of vegetables in Malaysia may increase if rain persists
Recent flooding in Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia had begun to push up prices of vegetables.
Malaysian PM Anwar rules out Cabinet reshuffle
This is because the Cabinet only has about two years to serve, said Mr Anwar.
China, Japan give conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku Islands
Japan’s Coast Guard said it intercepted and expelled two Chinese Coast Guard ships.
China sends another letter to UN chief over Japan PM’s Taiwan remarks
The second letter by Mr Fu Cong refuted Japan’s position and accused Tokyo of “making unreasonable arguments”.
China’s $1 flu shots show price squeeze for vaccine makers
Once riding high on the Covid-19 boom, China’s vaccine industry now faces a reckoning.
Australian teen challenging social media ban says internet will be less safe
SYDNEY, Dec 2 - A teenager suing the Australian government to overturn a ban on social media for under-16s says the measure would make the internet more dangerous for young people and be widely circumvented.
Macron heads to China as Europe walks tightrope between rivalry and reliance
PARIS, Dec 2 - French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to China this week for his fourth state visit, as Europe seeks to balance economic and security threats from Beijing with reliance on the world's second-largest economy during a time of global trade turmoil.
India's Supreme Court upholds rights of poorest - but language reveals 'bias', study says
Research into judgements from 1950 to 2025 suggests India's top court often reinforces caste hierarchies in language, even while upholding Dalit rights.
Singapore’s YouTrip to enter Australia, first new market since Covid-19 pandemic
About 12.3 million Australians travelled overseas in the past year, spending over $42.4 billion.
Commentary: India’s quiet deregulation is a relief to its friends
India's protectionist regulations are exhausting for its trade partners. It’s both a surprise and a relief that some are now being rolled back, says Mihir Sharma for Bloomberg Opinion.
UK's Starmer warns China poses security threats but urges deeper business ties
LONDON, Dec 1 - Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned on Monday that China posed \"national security threats\" to Britain, but defended his government's decision to step up engagement with the country, saying closer business ties were in the national interest.
Cuba says 33 have died of mosquito-borne illnesses as epidemic rages
HAVANA, Dec 1 - Cuba on Monday confirmed the deaths of 33 people from mosquito-borne illnesses in recent months in an epidemic that has hit at least one-third of the population, according to official reports.
India’s capital accused of tampering with air quality readings to make pollution look less dire
Government officials have dismissed the charges of doctoring data as “politically motivated”.
Guardsman who survived Washington shooting gives thumbs up, still in serious condition
Dec 1 - The surviving National Guardsman shot by a gunman last week near the White House gave medical personnel a thumbs up when asked if he could hear them and also wiggled his toes in response, West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey said on Monday.
Trump invites Israel's Netanyahu to White House, prime minister's office says
TEL AVIV, Dec 1 - U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House in the \"near future,\" the prime minister's office said on Monday, shortly after Trump said Israel should maintain a strong and true dialogue with Syria.
Will Australia's social media ban actually work?
Australia is banning social media for everyone under the age 16 - here's everything you need to know in 60 seconds.
North Korean regime is deeply invested in women’s youth football
North Korea cemented its status as one of the dominant forces in women’s youth football in early November, defeating the Netherlands 3-0 in the under-17 World Cup final. They returned from the tournament victorious for a record extending fourth time, having won the past two
Leaked wedding video reveals hypocrisy in Islamist Iran’s elite
A short video of a private wedding went viral in Iran recently, tearing away the country’s veil of piety and exposing hypocrisy and a seeming disregard for the rules by which the theocratic regime requires that most Iranians live their lives. The wedding in question was that of
With Constellation frigates canceled, save Ticonderoga cruisers
The US Navy has canceled the Constellation-class frigate program and will only complete two ships already under construction. Before the cancellation, the frigate program was delayed by 36 months, with the first construction to be completed in 2029. Then the new frigates were
Turkey's Erdogan says attacks on Black Sea commercial ships unacceptable
ANKARA, Dec 1 - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday that attacks on commercial ships in the Black Sea were unacceptable, issuing a warning to \"all related sides\" after an unmanned vessel reportedly struck a tanker off Turkey's northern coast.
80% of Hat Yai residents return home as floodwaters recede; over 8,000 cars found submerged
Hat Yai has entered full recovery and clean-up mode nine days after massive flooding.