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Cambodia asks Thailand to move border talks to Malaysia
Cambodia has asked Thailand to hold bilateral talks in the neutral venue of Kuala Lumpur, according to a letter seen by AFP on Tuesday, with the nations set to negotiate truce terms after two weeks of deadly border clashes.
North Korea's Kim tours hot tubs, BBQ joints at lavish new mountain resort
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his daughter opened a lavish new mountain resort complete with "cosy" leisure spaces, barbecue restaurants and hot tubs, state media said Tuesday.
Asian markets rally again as rate cut hopes bring Christmas cheer
Equities extended a global rally Tuesday, while gold and silver hit fresh records as optimism for more US interest rate cuts and an easing of AI fears helped investors prepare for the festive break on a positive note.
Trapped under Israeli bombardment, Gazans fear the 'new border'
When her children, trembling with fear, ask where the family can go to escape Israel's continued bombardment in southern Gaza's Khan Yunis area, Umm Ahmed has no answer.
Myanmar's long march of military rule
Myanmar's military has ruled the country for most of its post-independence history, presenting itself as the only force capable of guarding the fractious Southeast Asian nation from rupture and ruin.
Disputed Myanmar election wins China's vote of confidence
Myanmar's military-run elections are being pilloried abroad and shunned at home, but neighbouring China has emerged as an enthusiastic backer of the pariah poll.
Myanmar junta stages election after five years of civil war
Myanmar's junta is set to preside over voting starting Sunday, touting heavily restricted polls as a return to democracy five years after it ousted the last elected government, triggering civil war.
Trump says would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to step down
US President Donald Trump said Monday it would be "smart" for Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to step down, as US naval forces pressed a blockade on the South American country's oil wealth.
US stocks push higher while gold, silver notch fresh records
Wall Street stocks pushed higher Monday to begin a holiday-shortened trading week, while oil prices rallied amid worsening tensions between the United States and Venezuela.
Deadly clashes in Aleppo as Turkey urges Kurds not to be obstacle to Syria's stability
The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces on Monday ordered their fighters to cease fire following deadly clashes that came as Turkey's top diplomat urged the Kurds to integrate into the Syrian army.
Is the United States after Venezuela's oil?
As US forces deployed in the Caribbean have zoned in on tankers transporting sanctioned Venezuelan oil, questions have deepened about the real motivation for Donald Trump's pressure campaign on Caracas.
Russia pledges 'full support' for Venezuela against US 'hostilities'
Russia on Monday expressed "full support" for Venezuela as the South American country confronts a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers by US forces deployed in the Caribbean.
UK's street artist Banksy unveils latest mural in London
British street artist Banksy unveiled his latest work in central London on Monday amid speculation over an identical second work which has appeared elsewhere in the city.
EU condemns China dairy duties as 'unjustified'
The European Union hit out at China on Monday, saying it was "unjustified" for Beijing to impose duties of up to 42.7 percent on some dairy products from the 27-nation bloc.
Cambodia says Thailand launches air strikes after ASEAN meet on border clashes
Cambodia said Thailand launched air strikes on its territory on Monday, shortly after Bangkok announced the two nations had agreed to hold talks this week aimed at halting deadly border clashes.
EU to probe Czech aid for two nuclear units
The European Commission said Monday it had opened an investigation to assess whether the Czech government's support plan for the construction and operation of two nuclear units is in line with EU state aid rules.
Clashing Cambodia, Thailand agree to border talks after ASEAN meet
Cambodia and Thailand agreed Monday to hold border talks this week, after a regional meeting in Malaysia aimed at halting deadly clashes between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
Thailand says Cambodia agrees to border talks after ASEAN meet
Thailand's top diplomat said on Monday that Cambodia had agreed to hold border talks this week, after a regional meeting in Malaysia aimed at halting deadly clashes between the Southeast Asian neighbours.
Global nuclear arms control under pressure in 2026
The fragile global legal framework for nuclear weapons control faces further setbacks in 2026, eroding guardrails to avoid a nuclear crisis.
Banned film exposes Hong Kong's censorship trend, director says
After four months of restless waiting, filmmaker Kiwi Chow received a dreaded, but not altogether unexpected, message: Hong Kong censors had banned his new movie from reaching the big screen.
US in 'pursuit' of third oil tanker in Caribbean: official
The US Coast Guard was pursuing another allegedly sanctioned tanker on Sunday, a US official told AFP, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting Venezuela's vital oil sector.
CO2 soon to be buried under North Sea oil platform
In the North Sea where Denmark once drilled for oil, imported European carbon dioxide will soon be buried under the seabed in a carbon capture and storage (CCS) project nearing completion.
'A den of bandits': Rwanda closes thousands of evangelical churches
Grace Room Ministries once filled giant stadiums in Rwanda three times a week before the evangelical organisation was shut down in May.
Southeast Asia bloc meets to press Thailand, Cambodia on truce
Southeast Asian foreign ministers are set to meet Monday in Malaysia for crisis talks aimed at halting deadly border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, which pressed on despite regional and international diplomacy.
US, Ukraine hail 'productive' Miami talks but no breakthrough
US and Ukrainian envoys issued a joint statement on Sunday that hailed "productive and constructive" talks in Miami, but did not announce any apparent breakthrough in efforts to end the war with Russia.
Nigerian government frees 130 kidnapped Catholic schoolchildren
Nigerian authorities have secured the release of 130 kidnapped schoolchildren taken by gunmen from a Catholic school in November, a presidential spokesman said Sunday, after 100 were freed earlier this month.
Trump administration denies cover-up over redacted Epstein files
US Justice Department officials on Sunday denied redacting the Epstein files to protect President Donald Trump as criticism mounted over the partial and heavily-censored release of documents.
Third day of Ukraine settlement talks to begin in Miami
The third day of Ukraine settlement talks was about to begin in Miami on Sunday, Kyiv's negotiator said, while the Kremlin said its envoy was there to receive amendments to the plan to end the war and bring them home.
Macron, on UAE visit, announces new French aircraft carrier
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday he had given the official go-ahead to replace his country's flagship, the nuclear-powered Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier.
Allegations of new cover-up over Epstein files
Allegations of a fresh cover-up over the Jeffrey Epstein files grew Sunday, as Democrats accused President Donald Trump of trying to protect himself by defying an order to release all files on the convicted sex offender.
Cambodia says Thai border clashes displace over half a million
More than half a million people in Cambodia have been displaced by two weeks of deadly border clashes with neighbouring Thailand, Phnom Penh said Sunday, ahead of regional talks aimed at easing tensions.
Kremlin denies three-way US-Ukraine-Russia talks in preparation
The Kremlin on Sunday denied that three-way talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States were on the cards, as diplomats gathered in Miami for talks on ending the conflict.