India travel chaos to worsen after 150 IndiGo flights cancelled

The airline is providing the information sought by the regulator concerning the cancellations.

Africa: New Tools Saved a Million Lives From Malaria Last Year but Progress Under Threat As Drug Resistance Rises

[WHO] Wider use of new tools against malaria, including dual-ingredient nets and WHO-recommended vaccines helped to prevent an estimated 170 million cases and 1 million deaths in 2024, according to WHO's annual World malaria report.

Meta shifts some metaverse investments to AI smart glasses

The company has struggled to convince investors of the viability of the metaverse, a nascent technology.

Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Named Africa's Political Leader of the Year

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been named Africa's political leader of the year by the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 Awards, while minister of health and social services Esperance Luvindao has been recognised as Africa's public

Putin vows Russia will take Donbas by force if Ukraine's troops will not withdraw

Putin's comments follow the latest flurry of meetings set in motion by US President Donald Trump in what has been the most intense diplomatic push to stop the fighting since Russia launched its war against Ukraine nearly four years ago.

‘100 Nights of Hero’ Review: A Mischievous Fairytale Laid Low by Its Withheld Approach

Resplendent in costume and production design, but shaky in overall execution, the star-studded fantasy romance “100 Nights of Hero” is the second feature from writer-director Julia Jackman. Based on the graphic novel by Isabel Greenberg, it takes its cues from “One Thousand and

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Star, Dead at 75

From his iconic portrayal of Shang Tsung to Trade Minister Nobusuke Tagomi, Tagawa famously played characters rich in drama

India eyes Russia S-400 deal despite US sanctions threat

Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India amid growing unease in India–US relations and the stalled 2025 Quad summit. Although the trip, from December 4-5, falls under the India-Russia annual dialogue mechanism, expectations are high over potential defense outcomes,

Australian defence minister to visit Japan as ‘strategic alignment’ grows

Australia wanted to engage early with the new government of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Australian defence minister to visit Japan as 'strategic alignment' grows

SYDNEY, Dec 5 - Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles will travel to Japan on Saturday to meet his counterpart, Koizumi Shinjiro, and discuss deepening defence ties, his office said on Friday.

Taiwan 'very moved' by Japanese prime minister's support, premier says

Deadly Sumatra flooding triggers memories of Indian Ocean tsunami

NORTH ACEH, Indonesia, Dec 5 - For fisherman Effendi Basyaruddin, the deadly floods and landslides in Indonesia's Aceh province over the past week have triggered traumatic memories of the day 21 years ago when he ran for his life as the ocean rose like a cliff face and smashed

Africa: African Court On Human and Peoples' Rights Issues New Orders to Kenya Over Non-Compliance in the Ogiek Case

[africancourt] Arusha, -- The Court delivered its decision on Thursday 4 December 2025, at its seat in Arusha-Tanzania, after determining that the Respondent State (Kenya) has not fulfilled several of its earlier orders relating to the protection of the Ogiek community, an

Time-delay cosmography may enable a speed camera for the universe

There is an important and unresolved tension in cosmology regarding the rate at which the universe is expanding, and resolving this could reveal new physics. Astronomers constantly seek new ways to measure this expansion in case there may be unknown errors in data from

The World Cup has always been about politics

The tournament played a role in early 20th century nation building, Jonathan Wilson says in a new book, and it is still political today.

Oprah Winfrey praises Australia's social media ban for children

SYDNEY, Dec 5 - American talk show host Oprah Winfrey has praised Australia's decision to ban social media for under-16s from next week, saying the move would help young people socialise more.

Africa: Restoring Old Plantations to Strengthen the Cashew Value Chain

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Rains hamper Sri Lanka cleanup after deadly floods

Netflix Enters Exclusive Deal Talks for Warner Bros. Discovery

Netflix has entered exclusive talks with Warner Bros. Discovery to acquire the company’s film and television studio, as well as the HBO Max streaming service, Variety confirms. The development comes after a weeks-long bidding war for the assets at Warner Bros. Discovery between

Feminist Supernatural Drama ‘The Difficult Bride’ Unveils Cast as Rubaiyat Hossain Wraps Principal Photography (EXCLUSIVE)

Acclaimed Bangladeshi director Rubaiyat Hossain, known for her powerful women-centric films, has completed principal photography in Dhaka on her feminist supernatural drama “The Difficult Bride,” unveiling a cast led by three Bangladesh National Film Award winners. The

Africa: Afreximbank's Former President Professor Benedict Oramah & Board Member, Dr. Kevin Greenidge Accorded 'Honorary Order of the Freedom of Barbados' During Barbados' 59th Independence Anniversary Celebrations

[Afreximbank] The award, one of the nation's highest honours for international figures, recognised Prof. Oramah's dedication, pivotal role, and strategic leadership in expanding trade and investment relations between the Member States of Afreximbank and Barbados. Dr. Kevin

Africa: African Football Legends Join Forces to Give a Red Card to Polio

[UN News] Six African football legends are urging the continent to unite and step up efforts to vaccinate every child against the life-threatening polio virus.

Africa: Women's Voices At the G20 - Action Urged On Economic Empowerment, Care Work, Health, Climate Justice and Forced Labour

[The Conversation Africa] The G20 group of the world's 20 most powerful economies and the African and European Unions has a group dedicated to women empowerment - the Women 20 (W20). Set up in 2015 to promote gender equality and women's economic empowerment, it's one of 13

Africa: Facing Myriad Global Pressures, Iran Intensifies Outreach to African Partners for Critical Needs

[The Conversation Africa] Burkina Faso's security minister headed to Tehran on Nov. 12, 2025, for high-level talks with Iranian officials. The visit was a fruitful one: The West African nation reopened its Iranian embassy, finalized new agreements on security cooperation and

Scientists find hidden brain nutrient drop that may fuel anxiety

Researchers found that people with anxiety disorders consistently show lower choline levels in key brain regions that regulate thinking and emotions. This biochemical difference may help explain why the brain reacts more intensely to stress in anxiety conditions. Scientists

Preventing gender-based violence in trades is both a labor issue and an education one

The recent killing of a 20-year-old tradeswoman in Minnesota has struck a nerve across Canada's skilled trades community. Amber Czech, a welder, was slain by a male colleague while on a work site.

Manila’s turn to Seoul to bolster defence versus China reflects shifting security framework

South Korea is one of the few countries whose military hardware is already integral to the Philippine armed forces.

Hong Kong Baptist University axes student union after calls for fire justice

The school cited reasons such as a lack of representation and poor financial management.

Japan issues safety advisory in China ahead of Nanjing Massacre anniversary

TOKYO, Dec 5 - The Japanese embassy in China issued a safety advisory on Friday ahead of next week's anniversary of \"the Nanjing Incident\", or the Nanjing Massacre, which it said is considered particularly sensitive.

Hong Kong university axes student union after calls for fire justice

The Hong Kong Baptist University said it will "suspend the operations" of the student union acting executive committee with immediate effect and take over their facilities, the union said on Friday.

Xi joins Macron in southwest China on rare trip with a global leader outside Beijing

BEIJING, Dec 5 - Chinese President Xi Jinping accompanied his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu on Friday, a rare gesture seemingly reserved for the head of Europe's second-largest economy that highlights Beijing's focus on Paris in its dealings with the European

Library grants restored after court order

The Trump administration on Wednesday restored library grants after a judge determined attempts to defund and dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) were unlawful. “Upon further review, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has reinstated all

Taiwan ‘very moved’ by Japanese prime minister’s support, premier says

Many Taiwanese have been changing their travel plans and choosing to visit Japan.

BN’s Sabah chief Bung Moktar, 66, dies days after state election

Bung, who was state chairman of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition and served as the federal Member of Parliament for Kinabatangan, succumbed to illness after being admitted to hospital for a severe lung infection.

Glucose monitor problems linked with deaths, injuries: FDA

The FDA issued an “early alert” that some FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus devices may provide incorrect low glucose readings.

Incarcerated populations in the Gulf Coast face heightened risks from natural disasters

Women, juveniles, and ICE detainees in correctional facilities in five Gulf Coast states are vulnerable to threats from extreme heat, flooding, and hurricanes, a Yale School of the Environment study found. Despite the threats, many of the facilities have no disaster

Vaccination encouraged amid rising flu cases in China

Data shows increasing flu levels, with the H3N2 strain of influenza A currently dominant.

Taiwan bans Chinese app RedNote over fraud concerns

Authorities say alleged fraud on the app has caused millions of dollars in losses.

Cross-border taxis to be allowed to drop off passengers anywhere in Singapore or Malaysia

The transport ministers of both countries also agreed to gradually raise the quota for licensed cross-border taxis from 200 on each side to 500.

Japan rebuts China’s second letter to UN as spat keeps simmering

China had directed a second missive to the UN complaining about Japan.

Asian markets mixed ahead of US data, expected Fed rate cut

Blackpink’s Lisa Will Star in Netflix’s ‘Extraction’ Universe Thriller ‘Tygo’

The White Lotus star will act alongside Don Lee and Squid Game 's Lee Jin-uk

In Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi tries to avoid a 'Truss shock'

TOKYO, Dec 5 - As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was finalising her $137 billion spending plan last month, which in recent weeks has put Japan into a standoff with investors over the outlook for government finances, a bond chart was brought to her attention.

Hainan Jury Touts Festival as a Launchpad for Next Year’s Breakthrough Films

At the 7th Hainan Island International Film Festival in China, jury president Marco Müller urged audiences and industry to rethink the event’s place on the calendar, arguing that its slot between AFM and Berlin gives Hainan a unique chance to premiere the films that will define

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘The Man in the High Castle’ Actor, Dies at 75

Tagawa's first film role was in Bernardo Bertolucci's 'The Last Emperor,' which won nine Academy Awards, including best picture.

No yolk: New Zealand police ‘recover’ Faberge egg swallowed by thief

The pendent is valued at around US$20,000 (S$25,900).

Democrats renew push for Dream Act as immigration raids increase

Since Pres. Trump returned to office, advocates report that immigration agents have detained as many as 20 DACA recipients.