Cambodia slams demolition of Hindu statue by Thai army

This follows more than two weeks of military clashes between the neighbours.

Vietnam’s censorship lawfare enters the AI age

When Asia Times published the analysis “Vingroup’s legal bullying doesn’t work in Germany like in Vietnam“ in November 2025, we pointed out that major conglomerates cannot easily use their deep pockets to stifle the press in Europe. Recent developments in December 2025 have

Bangladesh leader seen as likely next prime minister set to return from exile ahead of polls

DHAKA, Dec 24 - The Bangladesh Nationalist Party aims to gather five million supporters to welcome its leader Tarique Rahman home from nearly 17 years in exile on Thursday, a show of strength as he emerges as a leading contender for prime minister in February elections.

Pakistan's dangerous dilemma: Will its powerful military chief send troops to keep the peace in Gaza?

Field Marshal Asim Munir may win favor with Donald Trump by sending troops to Gaza, but it's a high-stakes gamble, with Islamist power centers ready to accuse him of 'appeasing' Israel

Video shows boats swallowed by a giant hole in Shropshire, UK

UK police declared a major incident after a giant hole opened up under a canal, draining part of it and leaving several narrowboats stranded.

Africa: UN Celebrates 10 Years of Progress in Youth, Peace and Security Agenda

[UN News] The UN has long been at the forefront of efforts to involve young people in decision-making, and the last decade has seen significant progress, thanks to the adoption of a Security Council Resolution on Youth, Peace and Security which led to widespread changes in the

Africa: Africa's Rarest Carnivore - the Story of the First Ethiopian Wolf Ever Captured, Nursed and Returned to the Wild

[The Conversation Africa] What's the value of one animal? When a wild animal is found badly injured, the most humane option is often euthanasia to prevent further suffering. That's what usually happens, and often for good reason. Even when the resources to rescue one animal are

Barnes & Noble to open 60 new stores in 2026

Bookseller has confirmed leases in California, Florida, Texas and other states.

Vince Gilligan and Rhea Seehorn Unpack ‘Pluribus’ Finale Twists and Reveal Original Ending: ‘It Would Have Been Satisfying but Not as Satisfying’

SPOILER ALERT: The following piece contains plot details from “La Chica o El Mundo,” the Season 1 finale of “Pluribus,” now streaming on Apple TV. The season finale of “Pluribus” opens with Kusimayu (Darinka Arones) surrounded by loved ones in their small Peruvian village. She

Record snowfall blankets Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort ahead of holidays

Italy’s Prato Nevoso ski resort recorded exceptionally heavy snowfall, creating challenging conditions for road access.

Two Russian police officers killed in Moscow explosion

Three people, including two police officers, were killed when a bomb detonated in Moscow on the same street where a Russian general died in an apparent car bomb explosion just two days ago.

Taipei knife attack: Suspect had no income and relied on financial support from his mother, police say

From a NT$450,000 (US$14,325) lump sum to quarterly transfers, the findings shed light on how Chang Wen, 27, sustained himself and funded months of preparation before the assault.

Shoppers search for last-minute gifts with Christmas around the corner

There are two types of Christmas shoppers: those who plan for months in advance, and those who wait until days in advance to find the perfect gift.

Thailand’s Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls

Anutin said he and his Bhumjaithai party were ready to return to power.

Singaporean artiste, family of three charged over Johor mall brawl

The four people had got into a brawl at the mall on Dec 21, 2025, at around 5.20pm.

Australian man charged after endorsing Bondi attack had weapons stockpile, police say

Martin Glynn, 39, was arrested after a tip-off about his support of a targeted attack on Jews in Bondi.

Are Silver Equities Really Lagging The Silver Price?

Yuletide substitutes: What are the best alternative Christmas films?

Tired of watching the same old festive classics? Here's our guide to the best left field Christmas movies that deserve your attention during the holidays.

Thailand's Anutin picked as PM candidate in 'consequential' February polls

BANGKOK, Dec 24 - Thailand's caretaker leader Anutin Charnvirakul was picked by his party on Wednesday to stand as its candidate for prime minister in a general election in early February, as he bids to benefit from a wave of nationalism arising from an ongoing border conflict

From forts to holy cities: These are India’s best luxury train journeys for 2026

Heritage, culture, cuisine, and wildlife: India’s top luxury train journeys to take in 2026.

Sleds over screens: Why it’s time to limit your children’s screen time this Christmas

Heavy use of phones, tablets and gaming consoles has been linked to anxiety, depression, poor attention and even obesity.

Bristol Myers Squibb: A Pharma Giant Trading Like Growth Is Over - It's Not

Thailand sets demands ahead of four days of Cambodia peace talks

The discussions will mark the first bilateral dialogue since clashes reignited on Dec 7.

Many risks could tank Trump-class battleship ambition

The proposed Trump-class battleship, officially known as the BBG(X) guided missile battleship program, is planned to be the largest warship built by the United States since World War II. The entire project is riddled with gambles, any one of which could tank the project. Here

María La Ribot presents 'The madness of Queen Joanna' in Brussels swansong

Choreographer María La Ribot brought the curtains down on her illustrious career at Europalia in Brussels with 'Juana Ficción', a poetic portrait of the Spanish queen’s inner world, the men who tormented her and an exploration of the ongoing stigma of madness.

Africa: All of Africa Today - December 24, 2025

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This new 3D chip could break AI’s biggest bottleneck

Researchers have created a new kind of 3D computer chip that stacks memory and computing elements vertically, dramatically speeding up how data moves inside the chip. Unlike traditional flat designs, this approach avoids the traffic jams that limit today’s AI hardware. The

Social supermarket 'helps me to afford Christmas'

Re:dish Good Stuff in Stockport offers its members significantly discounted fresh and healthy food.

Christmas travel chaos: All the European airport strikes to expect in December

Airport workers are walking out in protest of the 'Grinch-style behaviour’ of low-paying employers.

Libya’s military chief, other officials among 8 dead in plane crash in Turkey

Libya’s prime minister called the deaths a tragic accident. Five officials and three crew members were aboard the private jet when it crashed, leaving no survivors.

Taiwan celebrates Christmas once again after 25 years. Sort of.

Opposition parties earlier in 2025 passed a law to add or restore five public holidays.

Japan’s Rapidus set to rival TSMC and Samsung for chip supremacy

Rapidus, Japan’s effort to create a domestic chip-making alternative to TSMC and Samsung Foundry, is becoming a broad-based national industrial project of a kind Americans might dream about but that only China, Taiwan and South Korea could possibly match. The plan is to build a

Cal-Maine Foods: Cheap Enough To Begin Accumulation

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Turkey says electrical failure reported before Libyan military jet crash

ANKARA, Dec 24 (Reuters) - A private jet carrying the chief of staff of Libya’s army reported an electrical failure and requested an emergency landing shortly before crashing near Ankara, Turkey’s head of communications said on Wednesday. The Dassault Falcon 50 jet took off

Latest news bulletin | December 24th, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this December 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

The future of cash: How much money do Europeans carry today?

Fewer and fewer consumers are choosing to use cash, instead relying on cards and mobile payments. Even so, for some consumers and within certain sectors — cash remains king.

Buildings could still burn under 'spineless' new safety law, industry leader warns

David Jones believes it will permit too many risks, but the government calls it a proportionate approach.

Christmas with AI-generated ‘Jesuses’ offer holiday guidance but raise faith and bias concerns

Artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots made in the likeness of one of the Catholic religion’s most important figures could ‘homogenise’ our understanding of its traditions and practices over time, experts say.

Tired of detoxing and counting calories? Here's how to have a guilt free Christmas

Detox diets and guilt mark the Christmas season for many people. Experts warn that the problem is not what you eat these days, but the culture of dieting and the cycle of restriction that damages your relationship with food.

China probe finds Taiwanese smugglers controlled vessel that damaged subsea cables

In June, a Taiwanese court sentenced the Chinese captain of a Togo-registered ship to three years' jail after finding him guilty of intentionally damaging undersea cables near Taiwan.

This tiny peptide could help stop brain damage after injury

A four–amino acid peptide called CAQK has shown powerful brain-protective effects in animal models of traumatic brain injury. Delivered through a standard IV, it zeroes in on injured brain tissue, calming inflammation and reducing cell death while improving recovery. The

Venezuela seeks to criminalise seizure of oil tankers as the US ramps up its pressure campaign

Speaking at the UN Security Council, US ambassador Mike Waltz said the US will deprive Maduro's government and resources he uses to fund cartel.

TransMedics Group: I Estimate A Large Upside By The End Of 2028

US warned Japan of N. Korean contingency during 1994 crisis, archives show

Pyongyang had refused to accept inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Africa: Wars, Airdrops and Pythons - Covering Hunger Up Close

[WFP] WFP's outgoing TV Chief Jonathan Dumont talks about the importance of giving voice to the 'hidden hungry' - and of empathy

These nanoparticles kill cancer cells while sparing healthy ones

Researchers have created tiny metal-based particles that push cancer cells over the edge while leaving healthy cells mostly unharmed. The particles work by increasing internal stress in cancer cells until they trigger their own shutdown process. In lab tests, they killed cancer

Africa: Ethiopia and Kenya Pledge Deeper Ties, Reaffirm Joint Commitment to Durable Peace in Horn of Africa

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held strategic talks with Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto, who is on a one-day working visit to Ethiopia, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing peace and security in the Horn of Africa through dialogue

Barracuda, grouper, tuna – and seaweed: Madagascar’s fishers forced to find new ways to survive

Seaweed has become a key cash crop as climate change and industrial trawling test the resilient culture of the semi-nomadic Vezo people Along Madagascar’s south-west coast, the Vezo people, who have fished the Mozambique Channel for countless generations, are defined by a way

Crayfish, weevils and fungi released in UK to tackle invasive species such as Japanese knotweed

Scientists working for government breed biological control agents in lab to take on species choking native wildlife Crayfish, weevils and fungi are being released into the environment in order to tackle invasive species across Britain. Scientists working for the government have