'Maybe she's an angel now' says aunt of 10-year-old Bondi victim
Lina Chernykh tells the BBC her niece Matilda was a joyous child who spread love everywhere she went.
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Japan faces lawsuit over 'unconstitutional' climate inaction
The landmark lawsuit criticises Japan's "grossly inadequate" fight against the climate crisis, saying it jeopardises the health and livelihoods of the approximately 450 plaintiffs.
Taiwan’s economy is rich, but its workers are not
The income gap, if left unaddressed, could hurt the ruling party at the 2028 presidential election.
No evidence alleged Bondi gunmen received military training in the Philippines, says security adviser
MANILA, Dec 17 - There is no evidence indicating that the two suspects involved in the Bondi Beach attack received any form of military training while in the Philippines, the Philippines' National Security Adviser said on Wednesday.
Taiwan says US proceeding with $14.3 billion arms package, largest ever
The proposed arms sale covers eight items, including HIMARS rocket systems, howitzers, anti-tank missiles and drones.
Taiwan says US has initiated $11.1 billion arms sale procedure
TAIPEI, Dec 18 - Taiwan's defence ministry said on Thursday the U.S. government has initiated the congressional notification procedure for $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, in a show of support for Taipei which is under increasing military pressure from China.
Indian scientists predict how bird flu could spread to humans
Scientists have warned H5N1 bird flu could make a dangerous leap to humans, triggering a global health crisis.
Thai victim of scalding case to sue South Korean husband
The man is is also facing criminal charges for the incident.
South Korea to ban free disposable plastic cups at cafes, restaurants
Under the plan, the use of disposable paper cups will first be phased out at large-scale restaurants.
Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Thursday
SYDNEY, Dec 18 - The funeral of 10-year-old Bondi Beach shooting victim Matilda will be held in Sydney on Thursday as her parents criticised the government for failing to respond to a rising tide of antisemitism.
Funeral for youngest Bondi Beach shooting victim, Matilda, to be held on Dec 18
Matilda was the youngest of 15 people killed.
Commentary: IndiGo cancellations highlight weaknesses in India aviation
The low-cost airline, whose tagline is “On Time, Every Time”, was ill-prepared for new regulations, says Endau Analytics’ Shukor Yusof.
Commentary: China has moved ‘Gorpcore’ firmly into the mainstream
The health and wellness boom is a rare bright spot in a struggling retail sector, says Juliana Liu for Bloomberg Opinion.
Zelenskiy tells Europe: Use frozen assets to end Russia's appetite for war
KYIV, Dec 17 - President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on Ukraine's allies on Wednesday to secure support for Kyiv and show Russia that continuing its war is \"pointless,\" ahead of a crucial European Union summit on Moscow's frozen assets.
UN chief Guterres urges maximum restraint in Yemen after separatist advance
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 17 - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday urged all parties in Yemen to exercise maximum restraint after an advance by southern separatists that risks rekindling a 10-year-old civil war after a long lull.
Malaysian PM Anwar rules out possibility of general election in 2026, says ‘long way to go’
He added that his priority is to implement reforms and address the rising cost of living.
Finland's prime minister apologises to Asian nations over racism scandal
HELSINKI, Dec 17 - Finland's prime minister apologised to Asian nations on Wednesday as he sought to contain a growing controversy over derogatory images posted by far-right members of the Nordic country's parliament.
Coupang founder faces legal action for skipping South Korean hearing on data breach
Coupang Inc CEO and chairman Bom Kim cited his overseas residence and commitments as head of a global company operating in more than 170 countries.
Handing Russia’s frozen billions to Ukraine carries big risks
Most people outside of banking won’t have heard of Euroclear. It’s a Brussels-based settlement provider that enables the transfer of ownership of securities between seller and buyer. The firm is the focal point of a major geopolitical confrontation between Russia and the
Cambodia, Thailand agree to attend ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet in KL: Malaysia’s PM Anwar
The meeting is to convince Thailand and Cambodia to stop escalating tensions along the disputed borders.
Malaysian police recover car stolen with five-year-old girl inside
The child was located along with the vehicle shortly after the incident.
Putin says Russia will achieve war goals, keep expanding 'buffer zone'
MOSCOW, Dec 17 - President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia would achieve its goals in Ukraine by diplomatic or military means, and would seek to expand a \"security buffer zone\" there.
UK police plan tougher action against antisemitic chants and protests
LONDON, Dec 17 - British police on Wednesday said they would take tougher action against people who use placards and chants to target the Jewish community, saying recent violent incidents had changed the context around such protests.
Don’t mistake Seoul’s ‘gold crown’ for Trump as surrender
When South Korean President Lee Jae-myung presented Donald Trump with a golden crown during his October visit to Gyeongju, American progressives recoiled. On “The Daily Show,” Desi Lydic said the gesture was “not helping” efforts to steer Trump away from a “king” image. Six
Italy's Meloni says using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine 'far from easy' ahead of EU summit
ROME, Dec 17 - Finding a legal way to use frozen Russian assets to help finance Ukraine remains \"far from easy\", Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Wednesday, ahead of a summit of European Union leaders in Brussels.
Ukraine says it controls 90% of Kupiansk, Russia denies it
KYIV, Dec 17 - Ukraine controls nearly 90% of the strategic northeastern town of Kupiansk, its military chief said on Wednesday, but Russia's defence minister said a Ukrainian counter-attack on the town had been unsuccessful.
Inside the $2.58 billion scandal that paralysed the Philippines
The money was meant to build dykes and other defences that should have spared villages from deluge.
Takaichi’s hawkishness driving East Asia toward war
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is drawing East Asia dangerously close to conflict. In just two months in office, she has stripped away decades of carefully maintained strategic ambiguity. In doing so, she has misread the intent of Japan’s primary ally while alienating
Pax Silica binds US allies in tech bloc tackling China
Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia, the UK and Israel have committed to the US-proposed Pax Silica strategic initiative “to build a secure, prosperous, and innovation-driven silicon supply chain – from critical minerals and energy inputs to advanced manufacturing,
South Koreans hunt for old LG air-conditioners after logos turn out to be pure gold
Pieces of the logo were offered an appraisal value of about $625.
Singapore community in Hong Kong raises over S$300,000 for Wang Fuk Court fire victims
The fire at Wang Fuk Court swept through seven of its eight buildings, killing at least 160 people and causing thousands to lose their homes
From hospital beds, Cambodian soldiers describe ‘toxic gas’
Several soldiers and police described experiencing respiratory problems.
Singapore community in Hong Kong raises over $304,000 to support victims of Tai Po fire
Several Hong Kong-based Singapore companies and individuals also made contributions separately.
What is Islamic State, the group linked to the Bondi Beach attack?
DUBAI, Dec 17 - The shooting attack at a Jewish Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach put the spotlight on Islamic State, which police said appeared to inspire the gunmen.
‘Playing musical chairs’: What is Anwar’s thinking behind his Cabinet changes?
Despite switching more than a third of the Cabinet posts, the premier has maintained the delicate balance of ministerial quota for the different component parties in his unity government, say analysts.
Japan ‘always open’ to dialogue with China amid spat, says PM Takaichi
The row has led to much fewer Chinese tourists heading to Japan
Man in China fired for taking frequent long toilet breaks, with one lasting 4 hours
The court found that the time Mr Li spent in the toilet “greatly exceeded” his physical needs.
Arakan Army may have peaked in Myanmar’s civil war
As the clock ticks down to the Myanmar military’s late-December election gambit, recent months have seen armed resistance to the junta suffer setbacks on multiple fronts. Notwithstanding sweeping popular rejection of fig-leaf polling crafted to entrench continued army rule,
Landmark Singapore-Indonesia deals took decades, leaders must keep trust-building going: Panel
Both sides must keep the hard-won momentum alive by continuing to invest in trust and close engagement.
China says Philippines distorted facts about incident near disputed atoll
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\".
Kremlin says Russia's position on European troops in Ukraine is known but open to discussions
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.
FIFA overturns 3 Malaysia football matches in latest sanction over forgery scandal
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.
