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Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

Taiwan vows to defend sovereignty after China's drills

President Lai Ching-te says China's military drills around Taiwan demonstrates the need for increasing defence procurement.

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks, icy plunges

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks, icy plunges

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks, icy plunges

World bids goodbye to 2025 with fireworks, icy plunges

People all over the world are saying farewell to 2025 and ringing in the new year with traditions old and new.

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back

Taiwan stays on high alert as Chinese ships pull back

Chinese warships are moving away from Taiwan but the island's emergency maritime response centre remains on alert after Beijing's huge show of force.

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Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

Rockets fired as China simulates blockade of Taiwan

China is carrying out 10 hours of live-firing drills around Taiwan in a second day of war games that include rehearsing a blockade of the island.

Malaysia to follow suit on Aust social media rules

Malaysia to follow suit on Aust social media rules

Malaysia is taking its lead from Australia and trialing stricter social media rules for children under 16 from January 1.

Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia halt border clash with ceasefire

Border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia has halted with the signing of a ceasefire agreement after 20 days of fierce exchanges.

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar to hold its first election in five years

Myanmar will hold first general election since the 2021 military coup but the vote is widely seen as lacking credibility.

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Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Suryavanshi, 14, blasts his way into the record books

Indian prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has claimed another batting record by becoming the youngest player to hit a century in men's List A cricket.

Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Cambodia, Thailand officials to meet to discuss truce

Thailand’s Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow says his country and Cambodia will hold talks on Christmas Eve.

More Thai strikes on Cambodia as border conflict flares

More Thai strikes on Cambodia as border conflict flares

More Thai strikes on Cambodia as border conflict flares

More Thai strikes on Cambodia as border conflict flares

Thailand has conducted more air strikes on Cambodia, targeting a warehouse storing rockets.

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

Green rides to IPL riches, another huge pay day likely

Cameron Green has become the highest-priced overseas player in IPL history and could soon land another multimillion-dollar contract from Cricket Australia.

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar junta says Suu Kyi in 'good' health

Myanmar's military rulers say detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in "good" condition after her son expressed concerns about her health.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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