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Cambodia jails another government critic for defamation
Activist Ny Nak was sentenced to two years in prison for incitement and defamation.
Man killed in rocket attack on northern Israeli town, Israeli medics say
NAHARIYA, Israel - A 30-year-old man was killed by rocket shrapnel next to a playground in the northern Israeli town of Nahariya on Thursday, Israel's MDA medical service said.
Gunmen attack Pakistan passenger vehicles, killing at least 38 people
Peshawar, PAKISTAN - Gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles in a tribal area in northwestern Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 38 people and wounding 29, the chief secretary of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhry, said.
K-pop’s profligate CD output draws fire as South Korea hosts plastic waste talks
Millions of fans are not even listening to CDs but are snapping them up for the accompanying K-pop stars' photos.
Taiwan says son of jailed former senior Chinese official Bo Xilai is visiting
TAIPEI - Taiwan's government said on Thursday that the son of jailed former senior Chinese leader Bo Xilai was visiting the island for personal reasons after marrying a Taiwan citizen, a rare trip for someone linked to China's political elite.
US backs Philippine forces in South China Sea with task force
Defence ties between the Philippines and the US have strengthened rapidly in the past few years.
In Spain's Canaries, rescuers exhausted as new migrant routes open
VALVERDE, Spain - El Hierro, a small island in the Atlantic Ocean, is Europe's latest frontline in the struggle to cut irregular migration. Nearly twice as many migrants as residents have landed this year on the southernmost of Spain's Canary Islands.
Gautam Adani: Who is the Indian tycoon facing US bribery charges?
Adani’s fortune has been shaken by corporate fraud allegations, a stock crash and now a US indictment accusing him of orchestrating a US$265 million bribery scheme.
‘Bad for the world’: Southeast Asia environment leaders wary about lack of US climate leadership under Trump
Once President Donald Trump retakes office in the United States, there is expectation that the country will withdraw from important climate change agreements and frameworks, a situation that Southeast Asian governments will need to manage carefully, experts and ministers told
Military help for Ukraine 'too sensitive', but rep office a goal, Taiwan envoy says
BERLIN - Taiwan is not involved in military assistance for Ukraine as it is \"too sensitive\" but would like to establish a representative office in the country, Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Francois Wu said.
Vietnam, Malaysia seek to smooth tensions in South China Sea
The two countries agreed to elevate ties and explore closer cooperation.
Russia is ready to consider any 'realistic' Ukraine peace initiative, says Foreign Ministry
MOSCOW - Russia is ready to consider any \"realistic\" peace initiative on the conflict in Ukraine which takes into account Russia's own interests and the situation on the ground, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Thursday.
Palestine’s outlook dark to bleak under Trump 2.0
The amount of aid reaching Gaza has fallen to an 11-month low according to Israeli figures. And the hijacking, by an armed Palestinian gang, of a convoy of 109 trucks on November 16 has exacerbated the situation. Food prices are soaring and parts of the enclave, where Israeli
Russia launches intercontinental ballistic missile in attack on Ukraine, Kyiv says
KYIV - Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile from its southern Astrakhan region during a morning attack on Ukraine on Thursday, Kyiv's air force said, the first time Russia has used such a powerful, long-range missile during the war.
China willing to maintain communication on submarine infrastructure security
BEIJING - China is willing to maintain communication with relevant parties and to jointly safeguard the security of international submarine infrastructure, its foreign ministry said on Thursday.
Braced for Trump tariffs, China’s Xi makes diplomatic push at global summits
Xi is presenting himself as a predictable defender of the multilateral global trade order..
Germany is the odd man out in the world economy
Subscribe now with a one-month trial for only $1, then enjoy the first year at an exclusive rate of just $99. Germany is the odd man out in the world economy David Goldman writes that markets perceive Donald Trump’s potential tariffs as a greater threat to Europe than to China.
Cambodia’s flagship canal in hot water as China funding dries up
Sources said Beijing has expressed misgivings about the project.
Cambodia's flagship canal in hot water as China funding dries up
PHNOM PENH - At a ceremony in August, Cambodia's leader Hun Manet knelt to receive blessings from saffron-robed monks as fireworks and balloons heralded the breaking of ground for a canal he hopes will transform his country's economic fortunes.
North Korea hackers behind $55.7m Ethereum heist in 2019, South Korea police say
More than half of the assets were laundered through three crypto exchanges set up by the hackers themselves.
Milk tea chain Chagee apologises after employee in Malaysia accused of rigging lucky draw contest
Some netizens have called for a boycott of the brand.
Civil war economy hits Myanmar garment workers
Keeping the garment factories running is a challenge.
Fourth tourist dies of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
Some suspect they consumed drinks laced with methanol, a deadly substance often found in bootleg alcohol.
Four tourists die after suspected tainted alcohol poisoning in Laos
Two Danish citizens and an American have also reportedly died in Laos.
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected fatality
The teen died from methanol poisoning.
Putin gifts lion and brown bears to North Korea zoo
The two countries have grown very close recently, with N Korea supporting Putin's war in Ukraine.
Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
KUALA LUMPUR - A 42-year-old father of five faces a public caning at a mosque in Malaysia after being convicted of the Islamic crime of 'khalwat', or close proximity between unmarried couples, for the third time, a state official and media reports said.
Trump card or wild card? What Trump 2.0 could spell for Taiwan, China and regional stability
Will Taiwan become a bargaining chip in the US-China rivalry under US President-elect Donald Trump’s transactional diplomacy, and how might Beijing respond?
Redefining the ‘spare tyre’? A look at Gibran’s first month as Indonesian vice-president
His proactive moves upend the usual perception that the vice-president's role is limited.
Archegos boss sentenced to prison over massive fraud
Hwang was found guilty of fraud in a case that cost Wall Street banks billions of dollars in losses.
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
SYDNEY - Australia's centre-left government on Thursday introduced a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million) for social media platforms for systemic breaches.
Time for world to pivot away from the US economy
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election – and his threat to impose tariffs on all imports to the United States – highlights an important problem for the global economy. The US is a technological powerhouse, spending more than any other country on research and development
New Thai PM Paetongtarn under fire from old guard as serial complainers wage ‘lawfare’
In the Thai justice system, petitions can trigger probes by the Election Commission or the anti-graft agency.
Fraud ring accused of posing as soldiers and UN officials scammed $1.3m from 14 victims in S. Korea
One scammer claimed to be a sailor stuck in the middle of the ocean and needed money urgently.
South Korea to extend paid leave for women who experience miscarriages or stillbirths
The changes are slated to take effect on Feb 23, 2025.
Australia wants to ban kids from social media. Will it work?
The government has just tabled laws to block access to under-16s - but the proposal is divisive.
Russia, North Korea agree to boost charter flights after trade meeting, TASS and KCNA say
More than 70 per cent of tourists travelling between the two countries travelled by air.
Indian billionaire Gautam Adani charged by US over alleged $336m bribe plot
He is suspected of paying bribes to Indian government officials to secure solar energy contracts.
Mount Fuji climbers to be charged up to $44 in 2025
Currently, each climber is asked to pay a voluntary 1,000 yen (S$9) fee to support conservation efforts.
Storm barrage threatens Philippine growth after crops flattened
The onslaught caused at least $176 million of crop losses, with rice bearing the brunt of the damage.
Chinese defence minister Dong Jun rebuffs meeting with Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin at conference
The Pentagon chief called the move "unfortunate".