2 stabbed at amusement facility in Fukuoka; suspect at large
The facility, Boss E.Zo Fukuoka, houses a hall where HKT48 holds concerts and fan events.
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Thailand considers blocking fuel exports to Cambodia as border conflict escalates
BANGKOK, Dec 14 - Thailand's military said it was considering blocking fuel exports to Cambodia, as fighting between the two countries spread to coastal areas of a disputed border region two days after U.S. President Donald Trump said the sides had agreed to a new ceasefire.
Bystander who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during an attack in which 12 people were shot dead at a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday has been hailed as a hero whose actions potentially saved lives.
For Australia’s Jews, Bondi shooting feels tragically inevitable
About one-third of Australia's Jewish community are estimated to live in Sydney's eastern suburbs, including Bondi.
For Australia's Jews, Bondi shooting feels tragically inevitable
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - Days after Hamas attacked Israel in 2023, killing some 1,200 people and sparking the war in Gaza, an inverted red triangle was spray-painted on the front of a Jewish bakery in Sydney, the first of a string of antisemitic incidents in Australia.
Bangladesh says six peacekeepers in Sudan killed in attack on UN base
DHAKA, Dec 14 - At least six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight wounded in a drone attack on a U.N. base on Saturday in the disputed Abyei region between Sudan and South Sudan, Bangladesh's armed forces said.
Anti-Semitic attacks in Australia since start of Gaza war
At least 11 incidents have been reported this year.
Antisemitic attacks in Australia since start of war in Gaza
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - Australia has experienced a string of antisemitic attacks on synagogues, buildings and cars since the beginning of Israel's war in Gaza in October 2023.
World reacts to shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach that killed 12
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - Twelve people were killed and dozens wounded when gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday event at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Sunday, Australian officials said.
Myanmar junta hits back at criticism of military-run polls
The military government is overseeing phased polls that are set to start on Dec 28.
Hamas chief negotiator says Israel's killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire
CAIRO, Dec 14 - Hamas' chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya said on Sunday that a targeted assassination by Israel on Saturday of one of the group's senior commanders threatens the \"viability of the truce\" in the enclave.
Kremlin says NATO's Rutte is irresponsible to talk of war with Russia
MOSCOW, Dec 14 - The Kremlin said on Sunday that NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's remarks about preparing for war with Russia were irresponsible and showed that he did not really understand the devastation wrought by World War Two.
After fleeing fighting, Cambodian woman fears giving birth in border camp
OU CHROV DISTRICT, Cambodia, Dec 14 - At nine months pregnant, 27-year-old Suang Sreang fears she will have to give birth in a rudimentary displacement camp after fleeing fighting between Cambodian and Thai troops along their disputed border.
Australia police responding after gunshots reported at Bondi beach
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - Australian police said on Sunday they were responding to a developing incident at Sydney's Bondi Beach and were urging the public to avoid the area.
At least 12 dead after shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach; police declare ‘terrorist incident’
One of the suspected attackers was known to authorities but had not been deemed an immediate threat.
At least 10 dead after shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach on Jewish holiday
A further 11 people are reported to be injured.
Visitors to South Korea may be able to use public transit with credit cards issued abroad
The authorities have commissioned a study that looks into the feasibility of the plan.
South Korean mother who saved daughter from e-scooter crash suffering memory loss
“Her brain has been damaged, resulting in amnesia like the cases you see on TV dramas," her husband said.
Funeral held in Japan for cat stationmaster Nitama, with 500 fans bidding farewell
The calico cat died at the age of 15 in November.
Mass weddings and political power: Why Unification Church keeps resurfacing in South Korean politics
The Unification Church has long viewed political access as a means of fulfilling religious purpose.
‘Shui’ (tax) voted Malaysia’s Chinese character of the year
The character appeared in the top 10 Chinese characters for six consecutive years from 2014 to 2019.
Thailand declares curfew along coast as border clashes with Cambodia enter second week
Thailand's curfew covers five districts of Trat province that neighbour Koh Kong. Residents are prohibited from leaving their homes between 7pm and 5am.
Islamabad puts drivers on notice as smog crisis worsens
More than 300 fines were issued at checkpoints within the first week of crackdown, announced on Dec 7.
Bangladesh says peacekeepers killed, injured in Sudan UN base attack
DHAKA, Dec 13 - At least six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight injured in an attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan, the Bangladesh Army said on Saturday.
Thai premier Anutin’s support declines as election looms
Thais who said they didn’t believe there were any suitable candidates for PM jumped to 40.6%.
India govt’s attempts to mandate 24/7 phone tracking faces pushback
It had ordered mobile manufacturers and importers to preload a government app on all new devices.
India tightens pollution curbs in New Delhi, halts construction
New Delhi’s air quality index surged to 555, a level classified as hazardous.
Indonesia flood death toll tops 1,000 as Prabowo vows to rebuild
At least 5,400 people were injured in the disaster and 217 were reported to be missing.
Hong Kong’s last opposition party votes to disband under China pressure
Of 121 votes cast, 117 voted to disband while four abstained.
Hong Kong's last opposition party to vote on disbandment under China pressure
HONG KONG, Dec 14 - Hong Kong's last major opposition party holds a final vote on Sunday on whether to disband, as China ratchets up pressure on the city's remaining liberal voices in a years-long national security crackdown.
Police in Tasmania say missing Belgian woman's phone found two years after her disappearance
SYDNEY, Dec 14 - Police in Australia's Tasmania said on Sunday they would join a privately organised search for a Belgian woman who went missing in wilderness more than two years ago, after her mobile phone was discovered in the southern island state.
Thailand confirms first civilian killed in week of Cambodia fighting
The conflict along the 800km border has displaced around 800,000 people, officials said.
Thailand declares curfew along coast as Cambodia border fighting spreads
BANGKOK, Dec 14 - Thailand announced a curfew in its southeastern Trat province on Sunday as fighting with Cambodia spread to coastal areas of a disputed border region, two days after U.S. President and would-be peacemaker Donald Trump said the sides had agreed to stop.
Acclaimed novel The Sorrow Of War sells out in Vietnam after viral controversy
Some conservatives denounce the book as they believe it diminished the victors’ heroism.
New search for missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 driven by advanced tech: Experts
This includes improved mapping and autonomous underwater vehicles.
Australia to ban supermarket price gouging in sweeping competition reforms
The country's supermarket industry has faced sustained criticism amid cost-of-living pressures.
Heritage for hire in Delhi? The idea stirs a monumental debate
The Delhi government wants to let out its monuments for private events, but not everyone is on board.
Living with stigma, state inaction: What it’s like for some of Indonesia’s HIV-positive kids
The country has an estimated 564,000 people living with HIV as at 2025.
China’s qinlao spirit driving the next leg of globalization
It’s been a hard day’s night, and I’ve been working like a dog It’s been a hard day’s night, I should be sleeping like a log But when I get home to you I find the things that you do Will make me feel alright – The Beatles “Beggar-thy-neighbor” is now all over the […] The
Cambodia shuts Thailand border crossings over deadly fighting
At least 25 people have died this week, including four Thai soldiers the defence ministry said were killed in the border area on Saturday (Dec 13).
Thailand doubles down on fight against Cambodia, rebuffing Trump’s ceasefire claims
As fighting went into its sixth day, Cambodia accused Thailand of attacks on villages and civilian infrastructure on Dec 13.
Israeli military targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike
CAIRO/JERUSALEM, Dec 13 - The Israeli military struck a car in Gaza City on Saturday carrying senior Hamas commander Raed Saed, one of the architects of the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, according to an Israeli defence official and Israeli media.
US, Syrian forces wounded by unidentified fire in central Syria
Dec 13 - American and Syrian military personnel were injured when an unidentified attacker opened fire on their patrol in the central Syrian town of Palmyra, Syrian state news agency SANA reported on Saturday.