Trump gives Nvidia green light to sell advanced AI chips to China

Nvidia had been at the centre of a geopolitical tug-of-war between the US and China in recent months.

Cambodia-Thailand fighting spreads along contested border as Trump urges both sides to honour ceasefire

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also called for restraint amid clashes along the disputed Thai-Cambodian border.

Cambodia-Thailand clashes spread on border as death toll rises

The renewed clashes are the most deadly since the neighbouring nations engaged in five days of intense combat in July.

Reddit says it will comply with Australia’s ‘legally erroneous’ under-16 social media ban

Reddit said it would use an “age-prediction model” to weed out young users.

North Korea's Kim Jong Un sends condolences to Russian embassy for ambassador's death, KCNA says

SEOUL, Dec 9 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has sent a message ‍of ​condolence to Russia's Vladimir ‍Putin and sympathies to the embassy in ​the ​country regarding the death of Aleksandr Ivanovich Matsegora, Russian extraordinary ambassador to North ‍Korea, state media KCNA

Russian long-serving envoy to North Korea dies

Matsegora became ambassador to Pyongyang in 2014.

Putin’s India visit: strategic alignment in an age of sanctions

Vladimir Putin’s arrival in New Delhi on December 4 for his formal visit to India lacked the grandeur of a state ceremony. However the low-key appearance conceals the significance of the occasion. This marks the leader’s first visit, to India since the Ukraine conflict reshaped

Trump says US will allow sale of Nvidia H200 AI chips to China

The announcement marks a significant shift in US export policy for advanced AI chips, which Joe Biden's administration had heavily restricted over national security concerns about Chinese military applications.

Commentary: Japan is learning the hard way what unabashed US-China power politics really means

Great powers have always pursued their interests at the expense of smaller states, but the brazenness on display now is striking, says Patricia M Kim from the Brookings Institution.

Commentary: What Prince Group allegations tell us about how financial crime is evolving

Amid probes into Prince Group for alleged financial crimes, the question is whether Singapore's enforcement capabilities can evolve as fast as criminal methods, says lawyer Ben Chester Cheong.

Commentary: Sumatra floods show Indonesia is stuck in a cycle of crisis management

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto must address years of institutional neglect to tackle the structural failures fuelling disasters, says a researcher.

Taiwan joins global arms-buying bandwagon, but not all are aboard

The government of Taiwan, anxious to strengthen the island country’s military defenses, is facing stern warnings from China and domestic critics not to import weapons from the United States. In late November, Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te announced plans to spend $40 billion

Tasmania is first in Australia to compensate gay men convicted over sexuality

Advocacy group Equality Tasmania says about 100 men were charged or convicted under the former homosexuality laws.

Mexican lawmakers to debate China tariffs proposal, may soften blow on steel and auto parts

MEXICO CITY, Dec 8 - Mexican lawmakers are slated to begin debate this week on a bill to raise tariffs on goods from China and other Asian countries, three ruling party lawmakers told Reuters, amid fierce opposition from China and Mexican business groups.

Two Afghan teenagers jailed for raping girl in England

LONDON, Dec 8 - Two teenage Afghan asylum seekers, who had both arrived in Britain alone in the last year, were given long detention sentences on Monday for raping a 15-year-old girl in central England.

Another Trump Jr.-backed company receives massive Pentagon deal

For the second time this year, a little-known company backed by Donald Trump Jr. has scored a major contract with the US Department of Defense. The Financial Times reported that Vulcan Elements—a tiny startup of 30 employees that specializes in producing rare-earth magnets used

What’s the likelihood of a NATO-Russia non-aggression pact?

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently proposed providing Europe, the majority of whose countries are part of NATO, with formal guarantees that it won’t attack. In connection with this, he also assessed that those who fearmonger about Russia are serving the interests of the

Dozens injured after magnitude 7.5 quake strikes northern Japan

Authorities have warned that a stronger tremor could occur in the coming days.

Turkey to guarantee flow of Russian gas to Hungary, Orban says

BUDAPEST, Dec 8 - Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban have agreed that Turkey will guarantee that Russian gas can continue to flow to Hungary, Orban said on Monday.

Ecuadorean judge orders former president Moreno to stand trial

QUITO , Dec 8 - An Ecuadorean judge on Monday ordered former president Lenin Moreno to stand trial on charges of alleged bribery connected to the construction of the country's largest hydroelectric power plant.

EU countries agree positions on new asylum, migrant returns policy

BRUSSELS, Dec 8 - EU countries on Monday agreed their final negotiating positions for several proposed migration laws on new asylum rules, a common EU list of \"safe countries of origin\" and an EU-wide policy for illegal migrant returns, statements from the Council of the

Powerful 7.6 quake strikes off Japan, tsunami warning lifted

The US Geological Survey recorded the earthquake at a depth of 44km, with Japanese media reporting that 23 people were injured.

Japan warns of 3m high tsunami after 7.6-magnitude earthquake

The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate.

Japan earthquake: 23 injured, tsunami warning lifted following 7.6-magnitude temblor

The tsunami warning was issued for the prefectures of Hokkaido, Aomori and Iwate.

China’s foreign minister urges trust, emphasises ‘one-China principle’ in meeting with German counterpart

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's visit to China "should be for cooperation, not for quarrels", says Mr Wang Yi.

China's foreign minister urges trust, emphasises 'one-China principle' in meeting with German counterpart

BEIJING, Dec 8 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged cooperation and trust in a meeting with his German counterpart Johann Wadephul in Beijing on Monday, and urged Germany to support China's position on Taiwan, according to a Chinese ministry statement.

UN body urges Britain and Mauritius not to ratify Chagos deal

GENEVA, Dec 8 - A U.N. committee on Monday urged Britain and Mauritius not to ratify a deal seeking to settle the future of the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, saying it risks perpetuating long-standing violations of Chagossians' rights.

Netanyahu will meet Trump on Gaza on Dec 29, spokesperson says

They are expected to discuss the next steps of the Gaza ceasefire.

Thailand launches air strikes on Cambodia, leaving peace accord on brink of collapse

PM Anutin dismissed immediate negotiations with Cambodia, reflecting a need to be seen as tough ahead of Thai polls.

Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal

KINSHASA, Dec 8 - Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi said on Monday that Rwanda is violating its commitments just days after attending a ceremony in Washington to sign deals that aimed to end years of conflict in the country's mineral-rich east.

India seeks assurance from Beijing that it won’t target Indians in transit through China

This comes after an Indian citizen was detained at Shanghai airport in November.

Malaysian PM Anwar calls for restraint between Thai and Cambodian militaries

He warned the fighting risked undoing the careful work that went into a ceasefire he helped to broker.

White supremacy notion threatens South Africa's sovereignty, president says

JOHANNESBURG, Dec 8 - Ideas of white racial superiority are a threat to South Africa's post-apartheid unity, its sovereignty and its diplomatic relations, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday, calling for global efforts to debunk false stories about white persecution.

Nepal anti-graft body charges 55 ex-officials including ministers

The charges come three months after anti-corruption protesters overthrew the government.

India plans action against IndiGo over flight cancellations to ‘set an example’

It has raised concerns about the dominance of a single airline in a country of 1.4 billion people.

Thailand urges Myanmar junta to allow transition after vote

Rights monitors warn the junta is crushing pre-poll dissent.

Pocky, other Glico chocolate products to be recalled over smell

The company said eating the products poses no health risks.

Japan denies China’s claim that interference led to radar locks on SDF fighters

It said the Air Self-Defense Force jets had kept a “safe distance” from Chinese military aircraft.

India plans action against IndiGo over flight cancellations to 'set an example'

Beijing court orders compensation for MH370 flight families

Each family was to receive over 2.9 million yuan (S$531,769).

China-made rocket among triggers for Thai airstrikes into Cambodia

The South-east Asian neighbours are engaged in their worst fighting since a five-day clash in July.

Indian star Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan acquitted in high-profile rape, abduction case

He was arrested in 2017 for allegedly orchestrating the assault.

Thousands flee Thai-Cambodia border after deadly clashes

At least five people have been killed in the most serious confrontation between both sides since July.

Where’s my bag? India’s IndiGo battles passenger fury over luggage lost in chaos

It cancelled more than 2,000 flights as it failed to plan in time for stricter rules governing pilot rest.

Malaysia announces 30% discount to mark start of new electric train service from KL to JB

Passengers can enjoy the offer by using the JBBEST promotion code when purchasing tickets.

Chinese court orders Malaysia Airlines to pay US$3.3 million in compensation over missing MH370 plane

More than 150 passengers on MH370 were Chinese nationals.

Philippines bans pork imports from Spain, Taiwan over swine fever outbreaks

The import freeze covers live pigs and pork-derived products.

‘Not enough pay’ keeps recruits away at South Korean military

Voluntary departures among junior officers in the armed forces continue to hit record highs.

Why China is unlikely to fully bail out yet another troubled property developer as market jitters grow

Tighter local government finances and a shift away from real estate as the backbone of the economy are key reasons.