‘I didn’t get to say goodbye’: Australia’s social media ban stirs unease, praise
Some say social media enabled harmful behaviour like cyberbullying, but others feel the ban is excessive.
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Putin meets Indonesia's Prabowo to discuss military and energy ties, wheat exports
MOSCOW, Dec 10 - Russian President Vladimir Putin told Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday that Moscow was pleased with the developing military ties between the two countries and ready to help Jakarta in the field of nuclear energy.
Russia hits gas transport system in Ukraine's Odesa region, Kyiv says
KYIV, Dec 10 - Russian drones have hit the gas transport system in Ukraine's southern Odesa region, a senior Ukrainian official said on Wednesday, an area which contains several pipelines carrying U.S. liquefied natural gas to Ukraine from Greece.
Nonna was right! Italian cuisine wins a place on UNESCO's cultural heritage list
NEW DELHI, Dec 10 - U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recognised Italy's national cuisine on Wednesday as an \"intangible cultural heritage\", a formal accolade for a cookery tradition passed down through generations, and one that Italy hopes will boost tourism.
51 hurt in Japan quake as warning persists
The Japan Meteorological Agency warned another quake of similar or greater size was possible for another week.
Lebanon foreign minister declines Tehran visit, proposes talks in neutral country
Dec 10 - Lebanon's foreign minister Youssef Raji said on Wednesday he had declined an invitation to visit Tehran for now, proposing instead talks with Iran in a mutually agreed neutral third country, Lebanese state news agency NNA reported.
Paris court annuls final award in $19 billion spat with Sulu heirs, says Malaysia
The court also ordered the Sulu claimants to pay €200,000 (S$301,591) in costs to Malaysia.
South Korea’s Hanwha, US defense startup Vatn to build underwater drones
NEW YORK, Dec 10 - South Korean shipping giant Hanwha Group has teamed up with U.S. defense startup Vatn Systems to develop autonomous underwater drones for the U.S. Navy, the companies said, marking the latest bilateral effort to counter China’s expanding naval presence.
Remains of last Thai hostage in Gaza repatriated
Sudthisak Rinthalak was working in southern Israel when he was killed in a Hamas attack.
Malaysia orders overhaul of dress code at police stations, government agencies after public outcry
It follows an incident where two women were stopped from entering a police station due to their attire.
Dec 8 Japan earthquake: Experts on alert for bigger ‘follow-up’ quakes
The Japanese government is on the alert because a larger follow-up earthquake may occur in the area.
'Near-death experience': Survivors of Jakarta workplace blaze recall panicked, 'terrifying' escape
Around 80 employees of Terra Drone Indonesia were in the building at the time of the incident which coincided with lunch hour. All 22 fatalities were employees of the firm.
UN human rights office in "survival mode" amid major funding cuts
GENEVA, Dec 10 - The United Nations human rights chief said on Wednesday his office was in \"survival mode\" due to major funding cuts from global donors, while rights violations and needs in conflict-affected areas surge.
Asia Pacific set for stable growth in 2026 despite global headwinds: Mastercard
Lower energy prices and cheaper Chinese goods are helping households in the region pull ahead of rising costs for the first time in years, Mastercard’s Asia Pacific chief economist David Mann told CNA.
Man killed, another injured in drive-by shooting in Seremban, Malaysia; gang rivalry suspected
Two assailants on a motorcycle fired into a moving car.
Nearly 900 people in Japan had drivers’ licences suspended for cycling while drunk
This is up from just two people during the same period last year.
Philippines vows to dismantle graft syndicate, fire up spending in 2026
Criminal cases will be filed against more than 100 officials allegedly entangled in a bid rigging scam.
‘Tramples on democracy’: Beijing slams Taiwan’s year-long Xiaohongshu ban
A spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office rejected Taipei’s justification that the ban on the Chinese lifestyle app was needed to curb online fraud.
Russia says it awaits an answer from the US on New START as nuclear treaty ticks down
MOSCOW, Dec 10 - Russia on Wednesday said it was still awaiting a formal answer from Washington on President Vladimir Putin's proposal to jointly stick to the last remaining Russian-U.S. arms control treaty, which expires in less than two months.
South Korea protests Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace
Seoul says it will "actively respond" to neighbouring countries' activities in its air defence zone.
North Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting
The firing was part of its military regular winter-time exercises, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing military officials.
Families on both sides caught in crossfire as Thai-Cambodian fighting continues
SAI THO 10 VILLAGE, Thailand/SAMRAONG, Cambodia, Dec 10 - Thousands of families on both sides of the disputed border separating Thailand and Cambodia have fled to escape a bitter new conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations, but some have been forced to stay behind.
Myanmar junta hunts 10 activists for anti-election protest
They were being hunted after “shouting and scattering leaflets written in opposition to the elections” in Mandalay city.
South Korea’s beauty tourism players fear ugly impact from tax refund termination
A report notes that South Korea continues to offer superior quality relative to price.
Hokkaido governor approves restart of Japan’s newest nuclear reactor at Tomari power plant
The approval marks a major step towards the operator's goal of resuming operations in early 2027.
Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia
The animals embarked on their escapade while the homeowner and his fiancee were out for a meal.
Has domestic politics in Thailand and Cambodia fuelled latest border flare-up?
Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are intensifying, driven by political insecurity and economic pressures in both capitals. Analysts warn the fragile ceasefire is close to collapse.
String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture'
In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.
Denmark's military intelligence agency sees rising threats
STOCKHOLM, Dec 10 - Denmark faces more external threats than it has done in many years amid rising geopolitical conflicts and doubts over U.S. commitment to Europe's security, the NATO country's military intelligence agency (FE) said on Wednesday.
Indian festival of lights Diwali joins UNESCO heritage list
Many people observe Diwali as a five-day festival that symbolises the triumph of good over evil.
US tells Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting as clashes continue
Donald Trump, who brokered an earlier ceasefire, says he plans to "make a phone call" to stop the fighting.
Thai and Cambodian strongmen trade threats as top generals step forward in border showdown
The clashes are now into their third day across multiple sectors of the Thai-Cambodian border.
Vietnam set to make it harder for media to protect sources, to expand state secrets
Journalists will be required to reveal sources at the request of authorities investigating any crime.
Acehnese student in Singapore leads global relief push as deadly floods hit province
Mr Hafiz Akbar leads a 2,500-strong Acehnese network delivering aid and advocating for faster relief.
'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media
Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?
Schools reopen in Japan after 7.5-magnitude quake amid alert for another temblor
More than 300 schools in total were closed on Dec 9 following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake on Dec 8.
Twelve killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports
BEIJING, Dec 10 - Twelve people have been killed in a residential fire in the southern Chinese city of Shantou, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
12 killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports
The fire in Shantou is the latest in a string of similar fatal incidents across the country in recent years.
Taekwondo pair give Singapore its first gold of 2025 SEA Games
This is Singapore’s fifth medal of the Games.
‘This is the end’: Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins
Many posted farewell notes on their accounts while others slammed Australia’s Prime Minister.
'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins
SYDNEY, Dec 10 - Australian teenagers have taken to social media for the last time to farewell their followers and mourn the loss of the platforms that shaped much of their lives before a world-first ban took effect on Wednesday.
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.
Thailand-Cambodia border clashes send half a million into shelters
More than 400,000 people have been evacuated in Thailand, with another 100,000 displaced in Cambodia.
