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Thailand orders tighter New Year controls on fireworks, floating lanterns and gunfire
District chiefs and administrative officers have been instructed to take firm action.
Jakarta’s minimum wage bump faces disappointed labourers
While Jakarta has the highest basic living expenses in the country, its minimum wage is below its neighbouring cities.
John Simpson: 'I've reported on 40 wars but I've never seen a year like 2025'
2025 has been a year of multiple major conflicts and it is becoming clear that one of them has geopolitical implications of unparalleled importance.
Why Jamie Lee Curtis Is Thankful Her Mom Didn’t Let Her Audition for ‘The Exorcist’ as a Child
The Oscar winner eventually made her horror film debut in 1978's 'Halloween.'
Australia says Bondi review to check if terror attack could have been averted
SYDNEY, Dec 29 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday an independent review into law enforcement agencies set up after the Bondi mass shooting will assess whether authorities could have taken additional steps to prevent the terror attack. Albanese
South Korea’s ex-first lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says
Kim Keon Hee has denied any wrongdoing.
South Korea's ex-First Lady Kim received bribes and meddled in state affairs, prosecutor says
SEOUL, Dec 29 - The wife of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol interfered in state affairs in return for expensive valuables and money, a special prosecutor said on Monday.
Nepal’s former rapper to run for PM in key vote after Gen Z protests
KATHMANDU, Dec 29 - Two popular leaders have formed an alliance ahead of March parliamentary elections in Nepal that will challenge the older parties which have dominated the Himalayan nation's politics for over three decades, party officials and analysts said on Monday.
China blames military drills for reef damage around disputed shoal
BEIJING, Dec 29 - China said without naming any country that military activities such as bomb-dropping training in the waters around Scarborough Shoal have damaged the coral reefs there, state broadcaster CCTV said on Monday citing an ecological report.
China blames military drills for reef damage around disputed Scarborough Shoal
China did not name any country.
Trade triumphs over tariffs: The world is trading more than ever
Global trade booms on tech and AI, but geopolitical tensions and slower growth cloud the outlook.
South Korean president vows to reveal truth on anniversary of Jeju Air crash
Relatives of the victims have demanded answers about the accident after investigators delayed releasing a report on what went wrong in the 2024 Jeju Air crash.
Three takeaways from Trump-Zelensky meeting at Mar-a-Lago
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on Sunday, as negotiations on ending Russia’s war in the eastern European nation continue. Upon greeting Zelensky at the entrance to the club, Trump projected optimism, telling
Indonesia fire kills 16 people in retirement home
JAKARTA, Dec 29 - A fire at a retirement home in the city of Manado on Indonesia's on Sulawesi island has killed 16 people, a local police official was quoted as saying on Monday by state news agency Antara.
Coupang announces $1.5 billion compensation to South Korean users for data leak
Coupang said users will get vouchers of $44 each for its various services.
Hidden gem in the Straits of Johor: Seahorses found in Malaysia’s largest seagrass meadow
The country currently leads Asia in field research and citizen science participation for seahorse conservation.
Why everyone loves Japan
I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas! Winter holiday season is here, and for an increasing number of Americans, that means traveling abroad. Europe and Mexico are still hot destinations, but in recent years, Japan has skyrocketed to the top. In many places, Tokyo is the
Is Russian technology behind North Korea’s new nuclear submarine?
Analysts in Seoul say suspicions of Russian assistance are difficult to dismiss.
China’s beautiful biotech chaos vs West’s elegant paralysis
Recent analyses have documented what many in the pharmaceutical industry quietly suspected: China’s drug discovery output has achieved parity with the United States, tripling from roughly 30 new medicines in 2013 to over 400 a decade later. This is remarkable not merely as an
China hiding missiles on merchant ships for a Taiwan war
China appears to be experimenting with missile-armed merchant ships, probing whether commercial hulls packed with concealed firepower can deliver surprise salvos and tilt the naval balance in a Taiwan or US-China clash. This month, multiple media sources reported that China
Brigitte Bardot Remembered: In ‘And God Created Woman’ and ‘Contempt,’ She Projected a Bold New Image of Feminine Identity and Erotic Power
It has always been easy to trivialize Brigitte Bardot. In 1957, starring in the movie that made her a global sensation, “And God Created Woman,” what she did was not widely regarded as accomplished screen acting — or, in a certain way, as acting at all. The movie treated her as
Kosovo's ruling party wins election after months of political deadlock
The decisive victory for the Albanian nationalist Vetevendosje party means a third term for leader Albin Kurti.
China launches military drills around Taiwan amid tensions with Japan
This marks China’s sixth major round of war games since 2022.
Miley Cyrus Admits She Went to the 2025 Oscars to Pitch Original Songs to Filmmakers
"Everybody that came up and introduced themselves, I said, 'Well, if you need any music, I'm around,'" the Grammy winner says.
Why are young people leaving to work abroad?
Three young Britons explain why they are building their futures overseas.
Many new UK drone users must take theory test before flying outside
The Civil Aviation Authority reckons up to half a million people in the UK may be impacted by its new requirements.
Toxic air, broken roads and unpicked rubbish - why India's big cities are becoming unliveable
Many Indian cities rank at the bottom of liveability indexes despite big government spending on infrastructure.
Trump, Netanyahu to discuss next phase of Gaza plan
JERUSALEM/PALM BEACH, Florida, Dec 28 - U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to push for progress in the stalled ceasefire in Gaza when he meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday for talks that will include Israel’s concerns over Hezbollah in Lebanon
Trump says land ownership one of the main sticking points in Ukraine peace plan
President Trump on Sunday said land ownership is one of the main sticking points in the plan for peace in the Russia-Ukraine war. “In your mind, sir, what are the thorniest issues still unresolved after the —” a reporter asked Trump during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago
Rare Movie Ads From 120 Years of Variety: ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Chinatown,’ ‘Clueless,’ ‘The Matrix’ and More
The movie business grew up in the pages of Variety. There is no more comprehensive chronicle of film history than Variety – hands down, no contest, case closed. This gallery backs up that bold statement by offering an array of amazing movie and movie-related advertisements
On the trail of poachers trapping China's rare songbirds
The BBC catches a man trapping songbirds - selling them is a profitable business because many keep them as pets.
EFFector Audio Speaks Up for Our Rights: 2025 Year in Review
This year, you may have heard EFF sounding off about our civil liberties on NPR , BBC Radio , or any number of podcasts. But we also started sharing our voices directly with listeners in 2025. In June, we revamped EFFector , our long-running electronic newsletter, and launched
Zelensky: US, Ukraine negotiators agreed to '90 percent' of 20-point peace plan
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that negotiators from his country and the U.S. made significant progress on his 20-point peace proposal during a meeting at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club. "We discussed all the aspects of the peace framework … [the]
'US-Ukraine security guarantees 100% agreed', Zelenskyy says after meeting with Trump
Following a meeting with Trump, US security guarantees for Ukraine have been “100% agreed”, according to the Ukrainian leader. Europeans hailed "good progress" as the US president insisted Russia's war must end.
Opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns to Bangladesh after 17 years
Sunday, December 28, 2025 Tarique Rahman and Muhammad Yunus meeting in London on June 13, 2025 Image: pressinform.gov.bd . Tarique Rahman , the acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) returned to Bangladesh on December 25, 2025, landing in Dhaka after 17
Greene slams Trump foreign leader meetings: 'Can we just do America?'
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), who has recently been feuding with President Trump, on Sunday slammed the president for two meetings with world leaders. “[Ukrainian President Volodymyr] Zelensky today. [Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin] Netanyahu tomorrow. Can we just do
‘Marty Supreme’ Cements Timothee Chalamet as King of the Christmas Box Office
Timothée Chalamet is officially the king of the Christmas box office. It’s the third consecutive holiday season where the A-list star has dominated at the box office, a reign that began with 2023’s family-friendly musical “Wonka” and continued with 2024’s Bob Dylan biopic “A
