Bangladesh tightens security after youth leader’s killing as media attacks stoke unrest fears
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Bondi Beach shooting puts Philippines trip under scrutiny, but training claims remain unproven
Investigators scrutinise Bondi shooting suspects' trip to the Philippines amid unproven claims of militant training in Mindanao.
‘One of the biggest’: Malaysian police seize 18,000kg of drugs worth US$375m in international syndicate bust
The drugs could have been supplied to as many as 68.5 million users, according to Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime Investigation Department.
Japan drone school developing AI bear detection system
It will be able to detect bears hidden from view in mountainous or urban areas.
China envoy visits Cambodia seeking to de-escalate fighting with Thailand
BANGKOK, Dec 20 - China’s special envoy for Asian affairs visited Phnom Penh this week to push for Cambodia and Thailand to de-escalate their fierce border fighting, Cambodia’s foreign ministry said on Saturday.
Pakistan court hands Imran Khan, wife 17-year jail terms in another graft case
LAHORE, Dec 20 - A Pakistani court on Saturday sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years in prison each in a corruption case involving the under-priced purchase of luxury state gifts, the court and Khan's lawyers said.
Man in South Korea stabs friend after believing he abused his dog
The suspect found his dog bleeding at his home, which he believed was the victim’s doing.
International drug ring busted, over $480 million worth of drugs seized in Klang Valley raids
Six individuals – three local men and three foreign women – were also detained.
Taipei attacker acted alone, motive under probe: Police
The man died after falling from a building during a police chase on Dec 19.
Taipei attacker acted alone, police say after four die
TAIPEI, Dec 20 - The man suspected of carrying out an attack in Taiwan with a smoke grenade and knife acted alone, police said on Saturday of the incident that killed four, including the attacker.
Thai-Cambodia conflict escalates perilously from land to sea
BANGKOK – The US-trained Royal Thai Navy on Saturday (December 20) geared up to stop all Thai ships in the Gulf of Thailand transporting fuel and military supplies to Cambodia, the first major use of the artillery-firing navy in the five-month-long border war. The US Seventh
Crowds line up at Japan’s Ueno zoo on first weekend since panda departure announced
Pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei have lived at Ueno zoo in Tokyo since they were born in 2021.
Taiwan President vows full inquiry into deadly subway attack
Officials called it a “deliberate act” but said the motive was not immediately clear.
Jakarta braces itself for floods and landslides over holiday season
One tropical cyclone and two cyclone seeds have been detected in three locations around the country.
No Singaporeans affected by knife attacks in Taipei: Singapore Trade Office
Singaporeans who are in or travelling to Taiwan are reminded to exercise vigilance and monitor developments.
Christmas decorations allowed at halal-certified hotels and eateries in Malaysia, clarifies minister
But the use of religious worship equipment is strictly prohibited.
Iran executes man accused of spying for Israel, judiciary's news outlet says
Dec 20 - Iran executed a man on Saturday who it said was convicted of spying for Israel and having ties to Iranian opposition groups, the judiciary's Mizan news agency reported.
Australia debates new laws to restrict hate and suspend protests
The premier of New South Wales said the proposed law to ban protests was extraordinary but necessary.
Outrage in Indonesia as government blocks foreign disaster aid to Sumatra
The northern and western regions of Sumatra have suffered severe devastation after Cyclone Senyar.
Japan’s nuclear odyssey comes full circle 15 years after Fukushima with restart of world’s largest plant
The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant shares the same operator as the crippled Fukushima Daiichi plant.
Kebabs, biryani and much more: Indian city on Unesco culinary list
Lucknow recently joined a select list of global cities recognised for their fine food.
Australian lifesavers return to duty at Bondi Beach after massacre
SYDNEY, Dec 20 - Around 1,000 surf lifesavers returned to duty at Sydney's Bondi Beach on Saturday, restarting regular patrols six days after two gunmen killed 15 people and wounded dozens more at a seaside celebration of Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights.
Make Korea great again: The right-wing group wooing disenchanted youth
Disgraced president Yoon Suk Yeol has become an unlikely poster boy for anti-government sentiment.
US drops Uganda deportation order against Chinese dissident, lawyer says
WASHINGTON, Dec 19 - The U.S. on Friday dropped its effort to deport a Chinese national who helped document Beijing's alleged abuses against Uyghur Muslims to Uganda, the man's lawyer told Reuters.
US strikes Islamic State targets in Syria, New York Times reports
Dec 19 - The U.S. military launched airstrikes against several Islamic State targets in Syria on Friday, the New York Times reported, citing a U.S. official who spoke on the condition of anonymity.
US’ Rubio hopes Thailand, Cambodia will restore truce by Dec 22 or 23
ASEAN foreign ministers are set to discuss the crisis during a meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Dec 22.
How a 1920s fable can help us understand what went wrong in the Tai Po fire
As ST’s HK correspondent comes to terms with the city’s deadliest disaster in decades, an allegorical tale provides parallels.
Controversies cloud Malaysian PM Anwar’s new Cabinet line-up
The reshuffle has sparked public debate about vetting, political sensitivity and governance standards.
Knife attacker kills three after smoke bombing Taiwan metro
The suspect's spree began at Taipei's main metro before he moved to another station nearby.
Bondi Beach attack suspects kept to themselves during stay in the Philippines: Hotel employee
Sajid Akram was killed at the scene, and his son Naveed faces murder and terror charges.
Bondi attack suspects kept to themselves during Philippines stay, hotel staffer recalls
DAVAO CITY, Philippines, Dec 20 - When the two gunmen accused of attacking a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach travelled to the Philippines last month, they kept to themselves most of the time and barely left their room, a hotel staff member said. When they did, it was
From Alsatians to autonomy: China seeks home-grown edge in police dogs
BEIJING, Dec 19 - China's national security authorities are urging police across the country to favour the use of a home-grown dog breed over German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Malinois and Springer Spaniels, as Beijing relentlessly pursues self-reliance.
UN chief condemns Houthi detention of another 10 UN staff in Yemen
UNITED NATIONS, Dec 19 - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday condemned the Houthi detention of another 10 U.N. personnel in Yemen, taking the total to 69, his spokesperson said.
UN rights chief urges probe into Bangladesh student leader’s killing
Sharif Osman Hadi was a key figure in 2024’s pro-democracy uprising.
Ukraine starts new round of talks with US, Kyiv negotiator says
KYIV, Dec 19 - Ukrainian peace negotiators will start a new round of talks on Friday with the U.S. team on proposals for ending the war with Russia, said the head of Kyiv's delegation, Rustem Umerov.
World Court to hear landmark Myanmar genocide case in January
The proceedings may set precedents that could affect South Africa’s case against Israel over the war in Gaza.
World Court to hear Myanmar genocide case in January
THE HAGUE, Dec 19 - The International Court of Justice will hear a landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against its minority Muslim group, the Rohingya, on January 12-29, the United Nations' top court said on Friday.
Bondi Beach shooting: What it says about the terror threat moving forward
Organised networks aren’t the only driver of extremist violence today.
Stalemate, decline, and industrial resolve
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Kyiv’s red lines keep Ukraine war locked in stalemate James Davis reports that US–Ukraine talks failed as Kyiv rejected territorial concessions and sought security
Pakistan accuses India of disrupting river flows
“Unusual, abrupt variations” were observed in the flow of the Chenab river from Dec 7 to 15.
Bangladesh protesters demand arrest of student leader's killers
Protesters rallied across Bangladesh for a second straight day after the assassination of Sharif Osman Hadi, a key figure in last year's pro-democracy uprising.
Indonesia among big losers of the end of cheap yen
The Bank of Japan’s interest rate hike, raising the benchmark rate to its highest level in 30 years, was the tremor Indonesia had long feared but hoped to delay. By increasing its short-term rate to 0.75%, BOJ governor Kazuo Ueda has done more than stabilize the yen; he has
Knife-wielding attacker kills three in Taipei, dies during police chase
The suspect threw multiple petrol bombs and smoke bombs at Taipei Main Station, before attacking people near Zhongshan Station.
Several injured in attack in Taipei, premier says
TAIPEI, Dec 19 - Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai said several people had been injured after a person released smoke bombs at a Taipei subway station and then attacked bystanders, according to comments Cho made on his Facebook page on Friday.
UK welcomes EU funding agreement for Ukraine
LONDON, Dec 19 - British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Friday welcomed a decision by European Union leaders to loan 90 billion euros ($105 billion) to Ukraine to fund its defence against Russia.
UK imposes sanctions on perpetrators of violence against Syrian civilians
LONDON, Dec 19 - Britain imposed sanctions on Friday on individuals and organisations it said were linked to violence perpetrated against civilians in Syria, including some who financially supported former president Bashar al-Assad's government.