BERLIN, Dec 31 - Europe must assert its interests more strongly to ensure peace and prosperity in 2026 amid challenges from Russian aggression, global protectionism and changing ties with the U.S., German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said in his annual address.
Malaysia is building both walls and bridges along its porous northern border with Thailand, determined to deter rampant smuggling while boosting economic ties. In the second of a two-part series, CNA looks at joint economic projects in the pipeline, and how political and
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) this week launched new military exercises near Taiwan, stepping up pressure on the self-governing island after Washington announced a US$11 billion arms sale to Taipei. Alongside the shows of force, Beijing has also ramped up
A US marine robotics firm started a new search on Dec 30 for the missing jet on a “no find, no fee” basis.
Dec 30 - At least two oil tankers have made their way to Venezuela in recent days and others are navigating towards the country, a sign of state-run PDVSA's effort to expand floating storage and keep selling crude even as a U.S. blockade has reduced exports to a minimum.
Dec 30 - The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it has added 10 individuals and entities based in Iran and Venezuela to its sanctions list, citing their aggressive weapons program.
LONDON, Dec 30 - The humanitarian situation in Gaza has worsened again and is of serious concern, Britain, Canada, France and others said in a joint statement on Tuesday that also called on Israel to take urgent action.
The fake news Bill is set to take effect in July.
Islamist party PAS says it is ready to lead Perikatan Nasional, but some analysts question if it has a candidate with “bridge-building” credentials that can steer the bloc into the next general election.
In the push and pull of contemporary US-China relations, few moves reveal more about shifting power balances than the quiet rejection of a proffered gift. On December 8, President Donald Trump announced that the United States would permit Nvidia to export its H200 artificial
He faced mounting criticism over the agency’s handling of a case involving the former first lady.
For over 2,000 years, the history of Myanmar has been written in the shadow of the giant to the north. From the Pyu city-states sending tribute to the Tang court, to the Konbaung kings holding off Qing invasions in the 1760s, our ancestors understood a fundamental truth:
WARSAW, Dec 30 - Peace could be achieved in Ukraine in a matter of weeks, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday after talks with other European leaders, Canada and NATO.
Myanmar’s pro-military party claimed an overwhelming victory in the first phase of the elections.
Dec 30 - Saudi Arabia said on Tuesday its national security was a red line and backed a call for UAE forces to leave Yemen within 24 hours, shortly after a Saudi-led coalition carried out an airstrike on the southern Yemeni port of Mukalla.
MELBOURNE, Dec 30 - In the hinterlands of Australia's historic goldfields, Vicki Plumridge jumps for joy when she digs a small golden nugget out of the earth.
The earthquake hit 20km north-east of Japanese town of Wadomari.
MOSCOW, Dec 30 - Belarus on Tuesday released video of what it said was the deployment on its territory of the Russian nuclear-capable hypersonic Oreshnik missile system, a development that bolsters Moscow's ability to deliver missiles across Europe.
The ceasefire halted 20 days of fighting that killed at least 101 people.
About 640,000 people were suspected of having had an alcohol addiction at least once in their lives.
When leaders of “the Quad” last met in September 2024, host and then-President Joe Biden declared the partnership between the United States, India, Australia and Japan to be “more strategically aligned than ever before.” “The Quad is here to stay,” trumpeted Indian Prime
Two of Nepal’s most popular political leaders agreed to unite their parties for the March 5 polls.
The new geopolitics of trade is no longer written in tariffs alone. It is etched into nickel seams, coded into battery supply chains and negotiated quietly in the language of “reciprocity.” The recently finalized Indonesia–US tariff and critical minerals package is not just
Jakarta's decision to award coal mining concessions to religious groups has been controversial from the start.
Lee Jae Myung's visit will be the first by a South Korean leader to China since 2019.
Hinata Goto died as a result of his clothing tightening around his neck.
Lee Jae Myung will be visiting China from Jan 4 to Jan 7.
Some 32.6 million travellers had come to Thailand as at Dec 28, a 7% drop from a year earlier.
At a major summit in Russia last year, a banknote was unveiled that carried more symbolism than monetary value. It hinted at the growing ambitions of BRICS+ – a group of emerging economies anchored by Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa – to develop alternatives to
The country's first female prime minister died in hospital on the morning of Dec 30.
The residence was the site of two attempted coups in the 1930s.
The US Department of War’s latest China Military Power Report is grim reading when it comes to Taiwan. China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has all the pieces needed for an assault on Taiwan utilizing air, naval and ground forces, along with missiles, electronic and cyber
Speaking on Tuesday (Dec 30), Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed Beijing’s hard line on Taiwan and US arms sales while setting out China’s diplomatic priorities for the year ahead.
He was found guilty on Dec 26 of four power abuse and 21 money laundering charges.
The junta-run Global New Light of Myanmar newspaper listed rebel attacks ranging from "firing homemade heavy weapons and rockets from a distance" to "dropping bombs using drones".
Wildlife experts are calling for known elephant tracks to be declared and protected by the government.
Kazuyoshi Miura will join Japan's Fukushima United on loan until June for what will be his 41st season as a professional footballer.
The officers allegedly entered a home on Dec 26 under the guise of an anti-drug operation.
It said at least five civilians were wounded with drones, rockets and bombs.
Many of these firms are leveraging their core expertise to evolve and find new uses for their proprietary technology.
He has also filed an appeal against a separate court ruling this month denying his bid to serve the remainder of his current prison term under house arrest.
China’s rapid silo buildup, early-warning push and flirtation with launch-on-warning (LOW) mark a decisive shift from a minimalist deterrent to a hair-trigger nuclear posture that could redefine crisis stability from Taiwan to the continental US. This month, the US Department
The police mountain rescue team found him in cardiac arrest.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi signalled that Beijing intends to assume a more assertive role on the global stage.
The artificial intelligence startup is among a flurry of Chinese firms that have set up base in Singapore in recent years.
The Chinese economy has recently been hit by weak domestic demand amid a property industry crisis.
SEOUL, Dec 30 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspected a factory that produces multiple rocket launchers and ordered increased output of the weapons system that would be the mainstay of the country's modernised long-range artillery, state media reported on Tuesday.