Thai PM says he will return ‘power to the people’, setting stage for vote
This is likely a reference to his plan to dissolve Parliament and clear the way to elections.
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Forbes ranks Japan PM Takaichi 3rd on list of world’s most powerful women
Ms Tan Su Shan of banking group DBS Bank also made the list.
Demon Slayer movie screening not extended in China amid dispute with Japan
The film ranks among the 10 highest-grossing overseas animation movies in China.
Here’s what to know about Japan’s megaquake advisory
A megaquake is about 32 times stronger than a 7-magnitude earthquake.
Thai, Cambodian border evacuees split over Trump mediation
Military border clashes this week have displaced around 600,000 people and killed at least 20.
More than 12 million face acute hunger in Myanmar, WFP says
Dec 11 - More than 12 million people in Myanmar will face acute hunger next year as mounting violence forces more people to flee their homes, the United Nations World Food Programme said on Thursday.
More than 12 million face acute hunger in Myanmar, UN World Food Programme says
More than 400,000 children and mothers with acute malnutrition are surviving on plain rice.
Brothers detained in Thailand after nightclub fire kills 25 in Goa
MUMBAI, Dec 11 - Two brothers were detained in Thailand on Thursday after a nightclub fire in Goa that killed 25 people, the chief minister of the state said, describing them as co-owners of the venue.
Trial of Chinese crime gangs in Italian fashion stalls amid sabotage fears
PRATO, Italy, Dec 11 - A landmark trial in Italy of Chinese crime gangs has suffered so many mishaps - from the disappearance of documents to the resignation of interpreters - that a senior prosecutor suspects it's being sabotaged to protect the criminals' grip on Europe's
Fighting rages along Cambodia-Thailand border ahead of expected Trump call
The countries dispute the colonial-era demarcation of their 800km-long frontier.
Bangladesh president wants to quit halfway through term, after February election
NEW DELHI, Dec 11 - Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin said on Thursday he plans to step down midway through his term after February’s parliamentary election, telling Reuters he has felt humiliated by the interim government, led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus.
Overworked victims’ families protest against Japan PM’s work-focused remark as 2025 catchphrase
“I will work, work, work, work and work,” she said, after being chosen as ruling party's leader.
Ukraine hits Russian oil rig in Caspian Sea for first time, official says
KYIV, Dec 11 - Ukrainian aerial drones struck a Russian oil platform in the Caspian Sea for the first time on Thursday, halting production at the facility owned by Lukoil, according to an official from Ukraine's Security Service.
Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12
Economic revival after disruptions hurt the garment industry is among key issues for voters.
Cambodians flee for their lives into dire conditions amid border clashes
Cambodia evacuation shelters are overwhelmed.
Bangladesh to hold national election on February 12
DHAKA, Dec 11 - Bangladesh will vote on February 12 to elect a new parliament, the country's Election Commission said on Thursday, its first national election since a deadly student-led uprising forced then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to flee to India last year.
Two dead after collapse at South Korea library construction site, Yonhap reports
SEOUL, Dec 11 - Two workers died and two were missing and feared buried at a library construction site in the South Korean city of Gwangju on Thursday, after an iron structure at the site collapsed, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Goa nightclub owners who fled after fatal blaze detained in Phuket
Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra left India within five hours of the incident.
Thailand's Puripol Boonson becomes first Southeast Asian sprinter to break 100m 10s barrier
Puripol, 19, clocked 9.94s in his 100m heat at the 2025 SEA Games.
China signals it will rely on fiscal stimulus to manage economy in 2026
The commitments made at the Central Economic Work Conference underscore Beijing’s intent to keep spending high and deploy flexible monetary tools as it faces pressure to boost domestic demand and offset global trade tensions.
Pakistan's military sentences its former spy chief to 14 years in jail
Faiz Hameed led Pakistan's ISI intelligence agency during the tenure of now-jailed former PM Imran Khan.
Radioactive pendant found on passenger at China airport, described as ‘talisman’ from friend
It registered 168.6 microsieverts per hour – 1,686 times above normal background levels.
From planes and cars to beer, factory tours a draw for young Chinese
Over 100,000 people have visited Xiaomi's Beijing factory since it launched public tours in 2025.
IndiGo ‘truly, truly sorry’ for flight chaos, hires outside specialists to examine failures
The experts will work with management to examine internal and external factors behind the disruption.
Filipino fur-mum hailed as hero after tossing pet dogs to safety in fiery third-floor rescue
She earned praise as a viral video shows her putting her pet dogs’ lives ahead of hers.
Malaysia to provide cash aid to Indonesian students affected by floods
Indonesia is one of the largest sources of international students in Malaysia.
British porn star Bonnie Blue faces Bali deportation after studio raid
She faces deportation for breaking tourist visa rules, including working without permits.
Japanese police rush to retrieve toy guns capable of firing live ammunition
Possessing or selling the product past a deadline may violate the law.
Russia says there are no misunderstandings with the U.S. over Ukraine any more
MOSCOW, Dec 11 - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that all \"misunderstandings\" with the United States over Ukraine had been resolved following a meeting earlier this month between President Vladimir Putin and U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff.
2 dead after collapse at South Korea library construction site
The collapse occurred while concrete was being poured at the construction site.
Pakistan’s ex-spy chief jailed for 14 years in rare military rebuke
The charges included misuse of authority and resources and causing wrongful loss to individuals.
Pakistan's ex-spy chief jailed for 14 years in rare military rebuke
ISLAMABAD, Dec 11 - A military court in Pakistan jailed former spy chief Faiz Hamid for 14 years on four charges including interference in politics, the army said on Thursday, in a rare conviction of a once-powerful general in the South Asian nation.
Japan’s tourism sector braces for fallout from diplomatic spat with China, but diverse markets offer cushion
Across Japan, travel agencies specialising in the Chinese market have reported cancellations of group tours.
Fatal Jakarta fire: Company boss arrested, experts call for tighter safety standards as details of lapses emerge
Michael Wisnu Wardana, the boss of Terra Drone Indonesia, has been named a suspect. Meanwhile, experts say new skill sets are needed to tackle the fire risk posed by lithium and car batteries.
UNESCO adds 6 Japan items including festivals to pre-inscribed intangible heritage list
Festivals from Ibaraki, Niigata, and more, and craftsmanship related to handmade paper and tatami mat making were endorsed.
Malaysia eases dress code rules after woman denied entry to Melaka police station for ‘inappropriate’ attire
Melaka police chief Dzulkhairi Mukhtar had earlier stressed for the public to adhere to the official dress code when visiting police premises, citing a 2020 circular.
21 injured as car ploughs into students, teacher at North Jakarta elementary school
The vehicle reportedly lost control and rammed through the school’s gate, which was closed.
Box office bite: Zootopia 2’s runaway success in China sends fans shopping for venomous snakes
The on-screen charm of Gary De'Snake, a vivid blue reptile featured in the hit Hollywood animation, has slithered beyond cinemas as fans seek out real-life counterparts to keep as pets, prompting warnings about safety and legality.
First climate migrants arrive in Australia from sinking Tuvalu in South Pacific
SYDNEY, Dec 11 - The first climate migrants to leave the remote Pacific island nation of Tuvalu have arrived in Australia, hoping to preserve links to their sinking island home, foreign affairs officials said on Thursday.
First climate migrants arrive in Australia from Tuvalu threatened by rising sea levels
More than one-third of Tuvalu’s 11,000 population applied for a climate visa to migrate to Australia.
Four French men accused of A$10m Australia jewellery heist
One of the allegedly stolen items was a Richard Mille watch with a gold smiley face, worth A$5m
Cambodian contingent returns safely after pulling out of SEA Games in Thailand
Cambodia said it had already fulfilled its responsibilities as a committed ASEAN member.
More than 30 dead after Myanmar military air strike hits hospital
The junta has stepped up bombardments by air in an attempt to reclaim territory from ethnic armies.
