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EU's Kallas says criticism of liberties in Europe should be aimed elsewhere, 'Russia perhaps'
BRUSSELS, Dec 9 - European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday that criticism of liberties in the bloc should be aimed elsewhere and at \"Russia perhaps\", referring to a White House strategy document critical of EU policies.
Putin does not want to restore the U.S.S.R. or attack NATO, the Kremlin says
MOSCOW, Dec 9 - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that European claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to restore the Soviet Union were wrong and that claims Putin plans to invade a NATO member were complete stupidity.
Thailand says tariffs must not be used to force peace with Cambodia
The Thai Foreign Minister underlined that it was up to its neighbour to de-escalate the conflict.
Pope urges 'continuation of dialogue' after meeting Ukraine's Zelenskiy
CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy, Dec 9 - Pope Leo stressed the need to continue with dialogue aiming at a \"just and lasting peace\" during a meeting on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Vatican said in a statement.
Renewed Thai-Cambodian clashes expose deep flaws in October peace accord, say experts
Analysts say it is difficult to ascertain who triggered the latest hostilities amid conflicting claims, swirling speculation and limited transparency from both governments.
Beyond pizza and pasta: Italy's culinary heritage awaits UNESCO nod
ROME, Dec 9 - Italian cooking, already celebrated around the world, is poised for a new accolade: formal recognition as a cultural treasure from the United Nations' cultural agency, UNESCO.
Fire breaks out in 7-storey building in Indonesia's Jakarta, 22 dead
Many workers in the building, which was used as a sales and storage office for a drone company, were out for lunch when a battery started sparking in a storage and testing area.
Nepal approves 114 parties for post-uprising polls
An election commission spokesman said the Nepal election was on track for March 5, 2026.
Building fire kills 22 in Indonesia’s capital Jakarta: Police
Police said a battery that exploded on the first floor had ignited the fire, which spread to the upper levels.
Fire breaks out in seven-storey building in Indonesia's Jakarta, 13 dead
JAKARTA, Dec 9 - A fire broke out at a seven-storey building in Indonesia's capital Jakarta on Tuesday, local broadcaster Kompas TV reported, with 13 people confirmed dead and some still trapped inside.
China hunts 100 fugitives tied to cross-border fraud; dangles US$28,000 bounty for each
A reward of 200,000 yuan (US$28,280) is being offered for information or assistance leading to the arrest of each wanted individual.
French man facing death in Malaysia drug trial to hear fate soon
French national Tom Felix has denied all charges since police arrested him in 2023.
Japanese police release US playwright Jeremy O. Harris after drug arrest
TOKYO, Dec 9 - American actor and playwright Jeremy O. Harris was released from custody in Japan on Monday after his arrest last month on suspicion of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country, a police spokesperson said.
Philippines freezes two lawmakers’ assets as graft probe widens
The freeze order covers the assets of Congressman Eric Yap and his brother Edvic Yap.
India’s biggest labour law shake-up in decades puts unions, businesses on edge
The country’s manufacturing sector has welcomed the reforms, however, saying that clearer rules will attract more investment.
South Korea scrambles jets as Chinese, Russia warplanes approach
There was no breach of South Korea's territorial airspace, the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
South Korea’s president begins move back to historic Blue House
The moving process began on Dec 8 and will be wrapped up by Christmas.
Owners fled India after Goa nightclub blaze killed 25, police say
The blaze was likely triggered by “electrical firecrackers”, according to investigators.
Thai sports body to probe SEA Games’ Cambodian athletes’ jackets showing casino logo
The NagaWorld logo appeared on the jackets worn by Cambodian athletes.
India orders crisis-hit IndiGo to cut flights by 5%
India's aviation regulator told IndiGo to submit a revised schedule by Dec 10.
Nobels are a family affair as chefs cook up lavish banquet
STOCKHOLM, Dec 9 - In a bustling kitchen at Stockholm's city hall, chefs have gathered to prepare an intricate dinner with a secret menu - and a family twist - for the scientists and royalty converging at the Nobel Prize banquet in Sweden this week.
How India's largest airline lost control and threw air travel into chaos
Once the poster child of on time budget air travel in India, IndiGo is in the midst of an unprecedented crisis. What happened?
Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery, worsen poverty
Officials warned that the bill to rebuild could soar to US$7 billion (S$9.08 billion).
Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka's fragile recovery, worsen poverty
COLOMBO, Dec 9 - Sri Lanka's fragile economic recovery will be delayed as Cyclone Ditwah's devastation of homes, roads and vital crops pushes more families into poverty, with officials warning the bill to rebuild could soar to $7 billion.
Russia's top general says army is advancing in Ukraine and targeting Myrnohrad
MOSCOW, Dec 9 - Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, said on Tuesday that Moscow's forces were advancing along the entire front line in Ukraine and were targeting surrounded Ukrainian troops in the town of Myrnohrad.
Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude 7.5 quake raised the chances of similar or larger tremors in the coming days.
Six Pakistani soldiers killed in militant attack, sources say
PESHAWAR, Pakistan Dec 9 - Militants stormed a security checkpoint in Pakistan's northwest near the Afghan border, killing six soldiers, three police and security sources said on Tuesday.
China executes former Huarong senior executive for $202m graft
Bai Tianhui exploited his positions between 2014 and 2018 to illegally accept money and assets.
Orang utans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat
Some 760 orangutans living in Tapanuli region face extinction driven by deforestation and floods.
15 South Koreans, two Chinese arrested over alleged call-centre scam in Thailand
The operation was launched after the South Korean Embassy alerted the Thai authorities.
China executes former official of Huarong offshore finance unit for graft
BEIJING, Dec 9 - China executed on Tuesday a former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings, Bai Tianhui, for taking bribes totalling 1.1 billion yuan ($156 million), state broadcaster CCTV said.
Goa nightclub owners fled to Thailand hours after deadly fire, police say
Indian authorities confirmed the two brothers boarded a flight to Phuket in Thailand shortly after the incident.
Why is DBS - Southeast Asia’s largest lender - seeking a stake in one of Malaysia’s smallest banks?
DBS’ anticipated acquisition of a stake in Alliance Bank would bring to a close its nearly two-decade effort to secure a meaningful foothold in Malaysia.
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children’s social media access
The ban is being closely watched by other countries considering similar measures.
From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access
SYDNEY, Dec 9 - Australia on Wednesday will become the world's first country to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from platforms including TikTok, Alphabet's YouTube and Meta's Instagram and Facebook.
Air pollution blamed for nearly 2 million respiratory infections in Jakarta
The Indonesian capital has consistently ranked among the most polluted cities in the world in recent years.
US Justice Department accuses two Chinese men of trying to smuggle Nvidia chips
WASHINGTON, Dec 8 - Two Chinese men are in custody for allegedly smuggling Nvidia H100 and H200 chips to China, the U.S. Justice Department said on Monday, as President Donald Trump gave the green light for Nvidia to export its H200 chips to Beijing.
Experts weigh in on powerful Japan quake and urge vigilance against bigger ones
The latest quake may have shifted the balance in the ground, possibly laying the groundwork for a larger one.
Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown
Lawmakers across the globe will be studying this live experiment for signs of how they themselves can act.
Australia orders operational Ghost Bat drone for military after weapons test
SYDNEY, Dec 9 - Australia said on Tuesday it had struck a A$1.4 billion ($930 million) contract with Boeing Defence Australia for six operational Ghost Bat drones for the Australian Defence Force, after conducting the first live weapon test on an aerial target.
South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak
The personal information of 33.7 million Coupang customers had been leaked in 2025.
China’s Li Qiang criticises tariffs as record trade surplus irks export markets
The country's trade surplus topped US$1 trillion (S$1.3 trillion) for the first time in November.
China's Li says tariff consequences increasingly evident
BEIJING, Dec 9 - China's Premier Li Qiang said on Tuesday the \"mutually destructive consequences of tariffs have become increasingly evident\" over 2025, in remarks at a \"1+10 Dialogue\" including the heads of the IMF, World Trade Organization and World Bank.