Philippine police tracking people who met Bondi gunmen in Davao
The two met with local Muslim leaders while in the city, according to the New York Times.
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Minute's silence held to remember Bondi Beach attack victims
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed as he arrived at the memorial event.
Human washing machine showcased at Osaka expo to be sold to consumers in 2026
About 1,300 visitors to the 2025 World Expo tried the device.
Asian Football Confederation to launch Nations League competition
"We aim to ensure consistent access to high-quality matches while addressing logistical and cost-related challenges faced by national teams," AFC general secretary Windsor John said on Sunday (Dec 21).
Malaysian DPM Zahid says he hopes Najib is given a full pardon
Former PM Najib has already served three years in prison.
Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing as security stepped up islandwide ahead of holidays
It comes as authorities ramped up security measures for major holiday events, including the Taipei Marathon and year-end festive celebrations.
Taiwan police rule out ‘terrorism’ in metro stabbing
A police official says suspect did not display any views related to specific ideology.
Support rate for Japan PM Takaichi’s Cabinet dips to 67.5%: Kyodo poll
The majority of respondents said her remarks on a Taiwan contingency have affected Japan’s economy.
Australia honours Bondi Beach attack victims; PM Albanese booed
SYDNEY, Dec 21 - Australia honoured victims on Sunday of a gun attack a week earlier on a seaside Hanukkah celebration, as the prime minister announced a review of the country's law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
Thai-Cambodia conflict: Anwar urges both countries to seek peace during special Dec 22 ASEAN talks
The meeting, which will be chaired by Malaysia, will provide an opportunity for both sides to directly negotiate and resolve their differences peacefully, Anwar said.
Australia probes security services after Bondi Beach attack
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has ordered a review into the police and intelligence services.
A neighbourhood in India fears being blamed for Bondi Beach atrocity
One of the shooters came from a Muslim area whose residents have long gone abroad to seek better lives.
Japanese village to introduce fines for disruptive behaviour amid rise in tourist numbers
Several municipalities across Japan already have ordinances in place regarding manners.
Taipei knife attack: 57-year-old who tried to stop attacker died from wound that pierced heart
Victims of the attack have been urged to get tested after one of them was found to be HIV-positive.
Jeju tourism jumps as Netflix K-drama draws foreign visitors
Netflix K-drama When Life Gives You Tangerines is partly responsible for fuelling the surge in tourism.
Kyoto police look to dissuade shoplifters with photos of officers’ eyes
The public was asked to vote which eyes "looked effective".
Questions raised over Indonesia’s plan to send peacekeepers to Gaza after recent floods at home
Mr Prabowo has so far resisted calls to declare the floods a national emergency.
Long before Bondi massacre, Australian Jews lived with a sense of peril
One man wrote that it had felt “a bit like walking on one of those rickety rope bridges”.
Australian PM announces intelligence review as country mourns Bondi attack
Anthony Albanese says the country must be in a position to respond to "the rapidly changing security environment".
How US manufacturing was gutted with a smile
Disarm you with a smile And cut you like you want me to Cut that little child Inside of me and such a part of you Ooh, the years burn Ooh, the years burn – Smashing Pumpkins Few management theories have been as influential as the Smile Curve. And few have been as destructive.
China’s rare earths El Dorado gives it a strategic edge
The flourishing industry is closely protected by the Chinese authorities and media access is seldom granted.
Indonesia-China drone clash exposes foreign labor oversight gaps
An unauthorized drone buzzing near an Indonesian Army training exercise set off a confrontation in Ketapang, West Kalimantan, on December 14, drawing troops into a restricted gold mining zone and ending in violence. Four soldiers sent to investigate found several Chinese
Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior ministry
"At present, more than half a million Cambodians are suffering severe hardship due to forced displacement from their homes and schools," Cambodia's Interior Ministry said in a statement on Sunday (Dec 21), giving the total number of evacuees as 518,611.
Over 500,000 displaced in Cambodia by Thai border clashes: Interior Ministry
Around 400,000 people have been displaced in Thailand because of the reignited border conflict, Bangkok said.
Myanmar mystics divine future after ill-augured election
As the upcoming Dec 28 election continues to draw criticism and scrutiny, some believe its outcome could be swayed with “Yadaya” - magic rituals thought to steer fate.
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port heralds new era of openness
An iPhone that costs about $100 less might not sound like a trade policy story, but in China’s Hainan Island, it is. As global trade faces rising tariffs and growing protectionism, China is moving in the opposite direction by opening one of its doors wider. That door is Hainan,
North Korea's KCNA: Japan's ambition for nuclear weapons should be curbed
Japan is showing the intention to possess nuclear weapons explicitly by saying it needs to review the three non-nuclear principles, read a North Korean state media report on Sunday (Dec 21).
India express train kills seven elephants crossing tracks
The collision happened early on Saturday in the north-eastern state of Assam, local officials say.
We went trekking in the Himalayas with the kids – here’s how our family adventure in Nepal went
What’s it like to explore the Himalayas with your family on a holiday – including two young girls? This writer went on a five-day trek.
Australia holds day of reflection to honour victims of Bondi Beach attack
SYDNEY, Dec 21 - Australia held a day of reflection on Sunday to honour those killed and wounded in a mass shooting that targeted a seaside Hanukkah celebration at Sydney's Bondi Beach a week ago.
This billionaire tested China's limits. It cost him his freedom
Lai, who is facing life in prison, always said he owed Hong Kong, a city that had given him "everything".
Japan’s nuclear ambitions must be stopped ‘at any cost’, says North Korea
The statement did not address Pyongyang’s own nuclear programme.
How Australia has changed in the one week since the Bondi Beach shooting
Its leaders are now acting on gun ownership and anti-Semitism. But is it too late?
Australia stops in minute’s silence for Bondi Beach shooting victims
In a nationwide gesture of “light over darkness”, homes lined their windowsills with candles in honour of the victims.
Lebanon close to completing disarmament of Hezbollah south of Litani River, says PM
Dec 20 - Lebanon is close to completing the disarmament of Hezbollah south of the Litani River, Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Saturday, as the country races to fulfil a key demand of its ceasefire with Israel before a year-end deadline.