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Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

President Donald Trump claims Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire, but Bangkok is adamant is won't stop fighting until it no longer feels under threat.

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

President Donald Trump will talk to Thailand's leader about stopping days of clashes with Cambodia, but it's unclear he'll be able to secure another ceasefire.

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Dozens have been killed after an air strike from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in western Rakhine state.

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Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border continue for a fourth day as the countries await calls from President Donald Trump, who says he can again end the fighting.

Japan ace earns Melbourne City Champions League draw

Japan ace earns Melbourne City Champions League draw

Japanese striker Takeshi Kanamori has scored a fine second-half equaliser for Melbourne City at FC Seoul to boost their Asian Champions League hopes.

Trump vows call to stop renewed Thai-Cambodia fighting

Trump vows call to stop renewed Thai-Cambodia fighting

Thailand and Cambodia are blaming each other for clashes that have shattered their ceasefire, a US-brokered deal President Donald Trump has promised to save.

Pandya sends Aussies warning as South Africa demolished

Pandya sends Aussies warning as South Africa demolished

India have thrashed South Africa by 101 runs after dismissing them for 74. Australia are likely to face both at the T20 Word Cup.

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Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border

Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border

Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border

Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border

Cambodia’s Hun Sen has vowed to defend territory against Thailand as renewed fighting along the countries' border tests a fragile ceasefire.

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japan lifts tsunami warning after 7.5-magnitude quake

Japanese authorities are warning of the heightened possibility of mega-quake for a week after a powerful tremblor hit off the coast of the main Honshu island.

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Fighting erupts along disputed Thailand Cambodia border

Casualties have been reported in renewed fighting along the disputed border between Thailand and Cambodia with each accusing the other of breaching a ceasefire.

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Norris pays tribute to Piastri after F1 world title win

Lando Norris, world F1 champion after Max Verstappen won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, has saluted teammate Oscar Piastri for helping push him to the title.

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

Nightclub fire in India kills 25 in tourist hotspot

At least 23 people, including several tourists, have died after a fire broke out in a nightclub in the popular Indian beach resort state of Goa.

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice

Piastri struggles as Norris leads Abu Dhabi practice

Lando Norris has made the best start of the title contenders in practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Oscar Piastri endured a truncated, disappointing day.

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

Roads slow relief efforts after Asia's deadly floods

As the waters recede from Asia's deadly floods and landslides, survivors find themselves cut off from crews trying to deliver them urgently needed aid.

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Asia floods death toll passes 1500, more rain expected

The death toll from floods in parts of Asia has surpassed 1500, as meteorologists warn of renewed rainfall.

Deforestation in spotlight as Asia flood toll hits 1500

Calls are growing to fight deforestation in parts of Asia after devastating floods killed more than 1500 people and left hundreds more missing.

Webber's pain could translate to protege Piastri's joy

Oscar Piastri needs a miracle to win a maiden F1 world championship in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - but his manager knows from experience anything's possible.

Deadly floods in Asia kill more than 1400 people

Rescue teams are racing to reach isolated villages and relief efforts are ramping up after deadly floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia.

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Deep-sea search for MH370 to resume on December 30

The hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on December 30, renewing hopes of finally locating the jet that vanished more than a decade ago.

Asian floods toll surges past 1300, millions displaced

The death toll in floods which struck Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand has climbed past 1300, with rescue workers still battling to reach affected areas.

Rescue efforts intensify in Asia as flood deaths surge

Crews are scrambling to reach survivors in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand following floods and landslides that have killed more than 1300 people.

UK MP sentenced to prison in Bangladesh graft case

British Labour MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced to prison in absentia by a Bangladesh court along with her aunt, ousted leader Sheikh Hasina, for corruption.

Flood recovery efforts under way in Asia as deaths rise

Rescuers continue to search for survivors and aid operations is advancing as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Indonesia recover from devastating floods and landslides.

Indonesians hunt for food, water after deadly floods

Some residents of flood-hit Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, Indonesian authorities say.

'Let's go, baby!' Piastri hails perfect day in Qatar GP

Australian ace Oscar Piastri has enjoyed a near-perfect day at the Qatar Grand Prix, winning the sprint and taking pole for the main race.

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