Malaysia to coordinate efforts to ease Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, says PM Anwar
Both countries requested a brief postponement of the Asean Foreign Ministers’ meeting, scheduled for Dec 16.
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Christmas fireworks falsely blamed on ‘Islamists’ after Bondi Beach shooting
Several threads of misinformatio have emerged online in the aftermath of the shooting on Dec 14.
China’s Jiutian drone carrier targets US Pacific soft underbelly
China’s first flight of the Jiutian drone carrier signals a shift toward massed, long-range swarm warfare that could expose Taiwan, US warships and vulnerable Pacific airbases to saturation attacks built on sheer numbers rather than stealth. The test, conducted this month in
‘It was a war zone’: Emergency responders recount horror of Bondi Beach shooting
"They had a ridiculous amount of ammunition and multiple guns," said a nurse who went to help.
China again puts domestic demand first, but the payoff will be slow
Consumers are holding back because of a soft labour market and falling property prices, analysts say.
Australian intelligence probed Bondi Beach gunman for IS links: Report
Broadcaster ABC said the gunmen are believed to have pledged allegiance to Islamic State.
North Korean leader’s sister sports Chinese foldable phone
The phone resembles the Chinese brand Honor’s “Magic” line, advertised as “the world’s thinnest foldable smartphone”.
Reaction to Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's guilty verdict in national security trial
HONG KONG, Dec 15 - Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty on Monday of two counts of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and one count of sedition under a China-imposed national security law that could see him jailed for life.
Man arrested after stabbing of 2 people near idol events in south-west Japan
The police found him in possession of two knives.
Bondi Beach shooting throws Australia’s three-decade gun control regime into question
One of the Bondi suspects had a gun licence and six registered weapons.
'Hero' who disarmed Bondi gunman recovering after surgery, family says
Ahmed al Ahmed was identified on social media as the bystander who hid behind parked cars before charging at the gunman from behind, seizing his rifle and knocking him to the ground.
Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition, foreign collusion in national security trial
Lai, who has already spent five years in jail pending the outcome of his case, will be sentenced at a later date.
What we know about the shooting victims at Sydney's Bondi Beach Jewish event
MELBOURNE, Dec 15 - Among the 15 victims of a mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach targeting an event marking the Jewish festival of Hanukkah on Sunday were a rabbi who was a father of five, a Holocaust survivor, and a 10-year-old-girl, according to interviews, officials
2 pandas to depart Japan in January, leaving none for first time in half-century
Panda loans are seen as a diplomatic symbol of friendship between Japan and China.
Hong Kong court finds tycoon Jimmy Lai guilty of foreign collusion, sedition in national security trial
The 78-year-old faces life in prison.
South Korea’s ex-president Yoon tried to provoke Pyongyang into armed aggression: Prosecutor
The impeached leader was previously accused of ordering a covert drone operation into the North.
Ex-South Korea President Yoon tried to provoke Pyongyang into armed aggression, prosecutor says
SEOUL, Dec 15 - Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol tried to provoke North Korea into mounting an armed aggression to create justification for the December 2024 martial law declaration and to eliminate political opponents, a special prosecutor said.
From traditional mats to virtual arenas: The rise of virtual reality taekwondo in Malaysia
Some local clubs started introducing VR taekwondo to members in 2024.
South Korea university accused of discrimination for stating students’ nationality in notice
They stressed that they did not intend to stir negative sentiments against the school’s Chinese students.
JB business owners expect influx of S’poreans in last 2 weekends of 2025
Johor businesses say that the year-end period has always been a busy time for them.
Witnesses tell of courage, panic in wake of Bondi Beach shootings
Confronting tales of heroism and terror trickled out in the hours following Australia’s deadliest mass shooting.
Volunteers patrol Thai villages as artillery rains at Cambodia border
The volunteers guard empty homes, care for livestock and man checkpoints outside their village.
‘Unspeakable tragedy’: Bondi residents react to mass shooting
This is the worst shooting in Australia in three decades.
'Unspeakable tragedy': Bondi residents react to mass shooting
SYDNEY, Dec 15 - Stories of horror and heroism emerged as Australians mourned the 15 people killed by two gunmen at Sydney's Bondi Beach during a Hanukkah event.
Bondi Beach shooting: Hero who disarmed gunman recovering from surgery, says family
Ahmed al Ahmed wrestled a gun from one of the alleged attackers during the mass shooting.
China, Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen coordination on regional, global matters
BEIJING, Dec 15 - China and Saudi Arabia agreed to have closer communication and coordination on regional and international issues, with Beijing lauding Riyadh's role in Middle East diplomacy, statements following a meeting between the nations' foreign ministers on Sunday
Thai PM Anutin says no Cambodian ceasefire as first Thai civilian is killed
A 63-year-oldman was the first Thai civilian to die directly because of Cambodian attacks.
Bondi Beach shooting: What we know about the victims
The victims include a local rabbi, a French citizen and a Holocaust survivor.
Does anyone really like Trump’s foreign policy?
A week after President Donald Trump published his government’s National Security Strategy, a document that each American administration formulates as its guide to foreign policy, criticism of key aspects of it emerged from usually reliable supporters as well as opponents. After
Tourism in Cambodia’s Siem Reap takes a hit from latest clashes with Thailand
Angkor Wat in Siem Reap has seen a 10 per cent fall in visitor numbers since the border clashes.
Thailand bets on a landmark climate law, but doubts persist
As Thailand moves towards a landmark Climate Change Act, some experts warn the bill could prioritise businesses over the country’s most vulnerable communities.
Commentary: Southeast Asia’s youth dividend is becoming a liability
Youth unemployment threatens to dampen confidence in the region’s economy, deepen inequality and strain public finances, says UOB economist Enrico Tanuwidjaja.
Death toll climbs to 16 after mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach
SYDNEY, Dec 15 - Australian police said on Monday that the alleged offenders behind an attack at a Jewish celebration in Sydney's Bondi beach that killed 15 people, were a father and son duo. One of the gunmen was also killed, bringing the death toll to 16.
Father-son duo allegedly behind Bondi Beach shooting; 10-year-old girl among 16 dead
One of the gunmen has been named in local media as a man from the city’s south-east.
Nail designs, food reviews ‘not politically sensitive’: Taiwanese users rail against Xiaohongshu ban
The ban comes amid concerns over cybersecurity gaps and influence campaigns associated with the Chinese app.
Syria arrests five suspects over shooting of US, Syrian troops in Palmyra
Dec 14 - Syria has arrested five people suspected of having links to the shooting of U.S. and Syrian troops in the central Syrian town of Palmyra on Saturday, the Interior Ministry said on Sunday.
Could the Bondi Beach massacre have been prevented?
The horrible events on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, on December 14th, when 12 were killed and 29 wounded, by at least two gunmen, illustrates the level of threat to the Jewish community in Australia and globally. Australia has been plagued by rising antisemitism fueled, in
World leaders react with horror to deadly shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach
At least 12 people were killed and dozens wounded when gunmen opened fire during a Jewish holiday event.
Jimmy Lai, Hong Kong tycoon and democratic firebrand who stood up to China
He was charged with collusion with foreign forces and sedition, and the verdict is expected on Dec 15.
Hong Kong's legal clampdown on Jimmy Lai, tycoon and China critic
HONG KONG, Dec 15 - Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai was found guilty on Monday in his landmark security trial on charges of conspiracy to collude with foreign forces and sedition, which could mean life in prison.
Jimmy Lai’s supporters queue in Hong Kong overnight for verdict
Lai's hearing bookends a year of the essential disappearance of Hong Kong's democratic opposition,
Jimmy Lai's supporters queue in Hong Kong overnight for verdict
HONG KONG, Dec 15 - Supporters of Hong Kong democracy activist Jimmy Lai queued outside a Hong Kong court overnight before Monday's verdict in his landmark trial as international calls have grown to release the China critic who has already spent five years in jail.