BEIJING, Dec 17 - China's defence ministry accused the Philippines on Wednesday of distorting the facts about an incident involving the Chinese coast guard and Filipino fishermen near a South China Sea shoal, and defended Chinese actions as \"reasonable and lawful\".
MOSCOW, Dec 17 - The Kremlin said on Wednesday that Russia's position on the deployment of any European troops to Ukraine under a possible future U.S.-brokered peace deal was widely known but that the subject could be discussed.
The House Judiciary Committee will question the former special counsel behind closed doors.
Friendly wins by Malaysia’s national football team against Singapore and Palestine, and a draw against Cape Verde, have been overturned as 3-0 defeats.
Once, there were just six. Not long ago, there were 28. Today, there are 27. These are not lottery numbers, it’s the story of our European Union. And that story is set to get a new chapter. But will it?
DHAKA, Dec 17 - India summoned Bangladesh’s High Commissioner to New Delhi to convey its strong concerns on Wednesday over what it described as a deteriorating security situation in Bangladesh, particularly threats targeting the Indian Mission in Dhaka.
SEOUL, Dec 17 - A South Korean court found two contractors that worked on Taiwan's submarine programme guilty of leaking designs for torpedo-launching systems, calling the case a potential \"diplomatic burden\" for Seoul, according to a ruling reviewed by Reuters.
Hong Kong romantic comedy “My Indian Boyfriend” is being remade for British audiences, with the production set in Leicester in the U.K. The remake will be executive produced by Sri Kishore, who directed the original Hong Kong film, and U.K.-based Hong Kong creative Hiu Man
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Heri Heights Hotel Apartments is celebrating its first anniversary as the first SureStay Collection hotel in Africa. The Nairobi property combines Kenyan hospitality with the global standards and brand assurance of Best Western Hotels and Resorts.
India was growing at 8.2% as of the third quarter, a figure of which Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s economic team rarely misses an opportunity to remind global investors. Yet as 2026 approaches, there’s a different number markets should prioritize: 6.35%. This is how much the
Britain might be known for its damp and gray climate, but it recorded its sunniest year on record in 2025, meteorologists announced on Wednesday.
Dressed in an orange puffer jacket, Japanese scientist Yoshinori Iizuka stepped into a storage freezer to retrieve an ice core he hopes will help experts protect the world's disappearing glaciers.
James Hoffmann, the author of The World Atlas of Coffee and the creator of a coffee-centric YouTube channel, can tell you many things about coffee—from how to roast coffee, to the tools and techniques needed to make espresso, to the ultimate French Press technique. Then he can
In an interview with Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen said Brussels has pledged to identify speculation and boost market's fairness as part of its first affordable housing plan unveiled on Tuesday.
Amid China’s assertive push for reunification with Taiwan, whether diplomatically or militarily, the Indo-Pacific and the West fear a major war would have global repercussions. Japan, recognizing that its economic lifeline and shipping lanes are at risk if a Chinese naval
Ticket prices have increased astronomically on the resale market. FIFA will allow each country to decide how to allocate the cheaper tickets to “loyal” fans.
An estimated 80,000 to 100,000 Balinese were killed in anti-communist massacres some 60 years ago.
Data collected in 2024 show that 14.2% of people aged 15-34 in the EU left formal education or training at least once during their lifetime. The highest dropout rates were registered in the Netherlands (32.2%), Denmark (27.1%), Luxembourg (24.8%) and Estonia (24.4%). On the
Australia has begun funerals in Sydney for victims of the antisemitic Bondi Beach shooting, as police guard services and investigations continue
The move could potentially impact 0.4-0.5 million barrels of oil per day, lifting prices by $1-2 per barrel, according to a US oil trader.
Taiwanese actor Chang Chen has been elected chair of the Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival Executive Committee, taking over from cinematographer Mark Lee Ping-bing, who completes his four-year tenure. The position carries a two-year term with the possibility of one re-election.
Austrian public broadcaster ORF, host of the upcoming Eurovision Song Contest, has confirmed it will not prohibit the Palestinian flag or drown out any booing aimed at Israel's performance. "Our task is to show things as they are."
This is the latest in a string of killings that have rocked the crime-ridden country in recent years.
Kriv Stenders has signed on to helm “Little Miracles,” a country music feature that will mark a collaboration between Australia’s Bronte Studios and First Option Pictures, with production scheduled to commence in 2026. The project stems from an original concept by Mark
Researchers have developed an electronic nose that can reliably sense and identify mold, which causes various health issues for humans and animals, as well as damage to homes and other buildings and structures.
The undersea tunnel has been floated periodically by South Korean politicians for decades.
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, Denmark's compensation to Post Danmark A/S for legacy costs arising from the dismissal of 429 former civil servants currently employed under special terms. Post Danmark's mail business has discontinued the
They were moved out of concern that Japan would discover they were being used for training.
The programme would assist low-income couples and promote lawful marriages.
In a year when the Göteborg Film Festival will highlight the importance of truth, it will give its international Honorary Dragon Award to a director who has been doing that all her long, storied and multi-prized career: Poland’s Agnieszka Holland. One of European cinema’s
Seoul is rolling out a new incentive-based policy to curb what residents throw away.
Its intelligence service has flagged growing efforts by foreign states to influence communities and institutions.
WHO hopes this will help make ancestral practices more compatible with modern healthcare systems.
The pop star also opted to enjoy a Long Island iced tea rather than share the inspiration behind "Manchild"
The emergency button inside the sauna room showed signs of having been pressed.
The European Commission has approved a €408 million Spanish scheme to support the decarbonization of manufacturing industry, in line with the objectives of the Clean Industrial Deal. This measure will contribute to the transition towards a net-zero economy and is funded under
The November figure is down on the 3.6% recorded in the year to October.
Bhutan hopes the city will become an economic hub for the tiny Himalayan nation.
Growth in visitors to Japan from mainland China slowed to 3 per cent in November.
As Jewish Australians began to bury their dead in Sydney, questions mounted about intelligence failures over the “Islamic State-inspired” terrorist attack.
Malaysia Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim vows transparent investigation “with no compromise” amid mounting public scrutiny and objections from the families of the three men.
