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Nearly 900 people in Japan had drivers’ licences suspended for cycling while drunk
This is up from just two people during the same period last year.
Philippines vows to dismantle graft syndicate, fire up spending in 2026
Criminal cases will be filed against over 100 officials entangled in a massive bid rigging scam.
‘Tramples on democracy’: Beijing slams Taiwan’s year-long Xiaohongshu ban
A spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office rejected Taipei’s justification that the ban on the Chinese lifestyle app was needed to curb online fraud.
Russia says it awaits an answer from the US on New START as nuclear treaty ticks down
MOSCOW, Dec 10 - Russia on Wednesday said it was still awaiting a formal answer from Washington on President Vladimir Putin's proposal to jointly stick to the last remaining Russian-U.S. arms control treaty, which expires in less than two months.
South Korea protests Chinese and Russian warplanes in its airspace
Seoul says it will "actively respond" to neighbouring countries' activities in its air defence zone.
North Korea fires artillery salvo as it kicks off key party meeting
The firing was part of the North Korean military’s regular winter-time exercises.
Families on both sides caught in crossfire as Thai-Cambodian fighting continues
SAI THO 10 VILLAGE, Thailand/SAMRAONG, Cambodia, Dec 10 - Thousands of families on both sides of the disputed border separating Thailand and Cambodia have fled to escape a bitter new conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations, but some have been forced to stay behind.
Myanmar junta hunts 10 activists for anti-election protest
They were being hunted after “shouting and scattering leaflets written in opposition to the elections” in Mandalay city.
South Korea’s beauty tourism players fear ugly impact from tax refund termination
A report notes that South Korea continues to offer superior quality relative to price.
Hokkaido governor approves restart of Japan’s newest nuclear reactor at Tomari power plant
The approval marks a major step towards the operator's goal of resuming operations in early 2027.
Moo dunnit? Dog lets bull, horse into living room in Australia
The animals embarked on their escapade while the homeowner and his fiancee were out for a meal.
Domestic pressures drive dangerous spiral in Thai–Cambodian border conflict
Border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia are intensifying, driven by political insecurity and economic pressures in both capitals. Analysts warn the fragile ceasefire is close to collapse.
String of celebrity scandals renews debate on South Korea's 'cancel culture'
In a matter of days, three big entertainers in South Korea have made headlines in separate scandals.
Denmark's military intelligence agency sees rising threats
STOCKHOLM, Dec 10 - Denmark faces more external threats than it has done in many years amid rising geopolitical conflicts and doubts over U.S. commitment to Europe's security, the NATO country's military intelligence agency (FE) said on Wednesday.
US tells Thailand and Cambodia to stop fighting as clashes continue
Donald Trump, who brokered an earlier ceasefire, says he plans to "make a phone call" to stop the fighting.
Thai and Cambodian strongmen trade threats as top generals step forward in border showdown
The clashes are now into their third day across multiple sectors of the Thai-Cambodian border.
Vietnam set to make it harder for media to protect sources, to expand state secrets
HANOI, Dec 10 - Vietnam's parliament adopted reforms to the media and state secrets laws on Wednesday which press freedom advocates say will make it harder for journalists to protect the identities of their sources and increase legal risks for reporting.
Acehnese student in Singapore leads global relief push as deadly floods hit province
Mr Hafiz Akbar leads a 2,500-strong Acehnese network delivering aid and advocating for faster relief.
'It's insulting they think we can't handle it': The Australian teens banned from social media
Millions of Australian teens will no longer be allowed to use social media. Who wins and who loses out?
Schools reopen in Japan after 7.5-magnitude quake amid alert for another temblor
More than 300 schools in total were closed on Dec 9 following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake on Dec 8.
Twelve killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports
BEIJING, Dec 10 - Twelve people have been killed in a residential fire in the southern Chinese city of Shantou, state news agency Xinhua reported on Wednesday.
12 killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports
The fire in Shantou is the latest in a string of similar fatal incidents across the country in recent years.
Taekwondo pair give Singapore its first gold of 2025 SEA Games
This is Singapore’s fifth medal of the Games.
‘This is the end’: Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins
Many posted farewell notes on their accounts while others slammed Australia’s Prime Minister.
'This is the end': Australian teens mourn loss of social media as ban begins
SYDNEY, Dec 10 - Australian teenagers have taken to social media for the last time to farewell their followers and mourn the loss of the platforms that shaped much of their lives before a world-first ban took effect on Wednesday.
Kids locked out of social media apps after Australia's world-first ban
The new law requires tech platforms to ensure that Australians aged under 16 don't hold accounts.
Thailand-Cambodia border clashes send half a million into shelters
More than 400,000 people have been evacuated in Thailand, with another 100,000 displaced in Cambodia.
Agency chief of South Korea’s college entrance exam resigns over too-difficult English exam
Difficulty level of the English section was out of line with the purpose of absolute grading: Official
Over half a million flee Thai-Cambodia clashes as Trump plans call to halt conflict
Thailand has evacuated over 400,000 people, while some 101,000 have been moved from border towns in Cambodia.
China courts target child abuse carried out under guise of ‘strict parenting’
The country’s top court said courts must prioritise the well-being of children in their handling of cases.
English kindergartens in South Korea face ban on entrance exams
This public backlash against private English academies that administered entrance assessments to children below school age.
South Korea’s President calls for probe into links between religious group and politics
Some politicians have said that his comments appeared to be directed at the Unification Church.
South Korea's Lee calls for probe into links between religious group and politics
SEOUL, Dec 10 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for an investigation into the suspected illegal links between a religious group and politicians, Lee's office said on Wednesday.
Australian mum of late teen says social media ban ‘bittersweet’
Her son took his life after being bullied online and seeing posts that fuelled an eating disorder.
US National Retreat Strategy leaves Asia to manage consequences
The Donald Trump administration’s much-awaited National Security Strategy (NSS) landed last week with an audible thud. The somewhat truncated document is an odd combination of social media-style triumphalism and an effort to lay a strategic veneer on the administration’s often
Cambodia orders withdrawal of athletes from SEA Games in Thailand over safety fears
The 137-member Cambodian sports delegation had attended the Games' opening ceremony a day ago.
Strong tremors, tsunami warnings remind residents of 2011 East Japan earthquake
The quake, with its epicentre in the waters off Aomori prefecture, forced many to go to evacuation centres.
Cambodia pulls out of 33rd SEA Games amid border conflict with Thailand, citing safety reasons
"This decision was not made lightly," says the secretary-general of the committee of the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia.
Australia has banned social media for kids under 16. How does it work?
Companies that breach the law face fines of up to A$49.5 million.
Trump says he will call Thailand, Cambodia to stop renewed conflict
US has called on both sides to immediately end hostilities.
World watches first teen social media ban start in Australia
Policymakers in Indonesia, Denmark, Brazil and other nations are moving to rein in Big Tech.