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Today: December 05, 2025
Today: December 05, 2025

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Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns

The deadliest fire in Hong Kong in decades is putting pressure on Beijing’s governance system in the city

Hong Kong holds a legislative election Sunday after a fire raised governance concerns
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China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade

China and France have pledged deeper cooperation to address global issues like the war in Ukraine and trade

China's Xi and France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises and trade
Asia|Business|Crime|Environment|World

Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire

Hong Kong authorities rushed on Thursday to remove all mesh netting on buildings undergoing renovation across the city after the materials

Hong Kong races to remove scaffolding nets blamed for fuelling deadly fire
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Thai consumer confidence hits 6-month high in November, survey shows

Thai consumer confidence rose for a third consecutive month in November to reach its highest level in six months, helped by government policies and support for domestic

Thai consumer confidence hits 6-month high in November, survey shows
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Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high

The U.S. dollar was soft on Thursday after lacklustre economic data cemented the case for a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week, providing relief

Dollar weak with rate-cut enthusiasm intact, euro at 7-week high
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China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says

China's economy is in a bad way and President Xi Jinping should focus on improving the lives of his people and not "territorial expansion", Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said

China should focus on economy not 'territorial expansion', Taiwan president says
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As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe

New York City Mayor Eric Adams is embracing his love for travel in his final month in office

As NYC prepares for Mamdani, departing Mayor Eric Adams wanders the globe
Asia|Business|Economy|Environment|World

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand

Rescue teams are racing to reach communities isolated by last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand as over 900 people remained missing

Rescuers race in search for survivors after last week's floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms

The death toll from a high-rise apartment fire in Hong Kong has risen to 159

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 159 as authorities arrest 6 over failed fire alarms
Asia|Political|World

China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan

Foreign Minister Wang Yi reaffirmed China's position on Tuesday on remarks made by Japan's prime minister regarding Taiwan during talks with his French counterpart in

China's foreign minister urges France to support its position on Japan
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China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit

China and Russia reached "broad consensus" on a range of issues during the Chinese foreign minister's trip to Moscow this week, amid a burst of diplomatic efforts to end the

China, Russia discuss Ukraine, reach 'consensus' on Japan during Chinese minister's visit
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says

A majority of Australians, Japanese and Indians believe U.S.

Most in Australia, Japan, India think Trump presidency bad for their country, poll says
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report

A resistance group in Myanmar has reportedly detained a candidate for the election scheduled for later this month

Resistance forces in Myanmar detain a candidate in this month's election, state media report
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South Korea parliament hosts 'dark tour' to revisit martial law sites

More than 200 South Koreans joined a tour of the National Assembly on Wednesday to view parts of the compound associated with last year's martial law crisis,

South Korea parliament hosts 'dark tour' to revisit martial law sites
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Foxconn, Luxshare plan to add millions to Vietnam's game console output, documents show

Foxconn and Luxshare plan to add millions of gaming devices to Vietnam's annual output, according to documents they submitted to local authorities,

Foxconn, Luxshare plan to add millions to Vietnam's game console output, documents show
Asia|World

Fresh round of Afghanistan-Pakistan talks fails to reach a deal, officials say

A new round of peace talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan has failed to produce a breakthrough to end tensions between the South Asian neighbours, although they

Fresh round of Afghanistan-Pakistan talks fails to reach a deal, officials say
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India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without central bank help

The Indian rupee slid past 90 per U.S. dollar to a record low on Wednesday, declining for the sixth consecutive session as traders bet

India rupee falls to record low below 90, risks steeper slide without central bank help
Asia|Crime|World

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159

The death toll in a fire that ripped through seven high-rise towers in Hong Kong last week has risen to 159, police said on Wednesday.

Hong Kong fire death toll rises to 159
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South Korea prosecutors seek 15-year jail term for ex-First Lady Kim

South Korean prosecutors on Wednesday sought a combined 15-year prison sentence for former First Lady Kim Keon Hee, who has been indicted for bribery and other

South Korea prosecutors seek 15-year jail term for ex-First Lady Kim
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South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had found it "interesting and entertaining" speaking with Donald Trump during

South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
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Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait

China's military sometimes simulates attacks on foreign naval vessels in the Taiwan Strait and Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait
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India's services growth accelerates in November but export engine sputters, PMI shows

India's dominant services sector accelerated in November as robust domestic demand helped recover ground lost in the previous month, but export sales growth slipped to an

India's services growth accelerates in November but export engine sputters, PMI shows
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South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday there was still work to be done to address the fallout from the failed martial

South Korea's Lee says on martial law anniversary perpetrators must face justice
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Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says

Opium poppy cultivation in war-torn Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade, rising 17% in the past year as conflict and economic hardship push more farmers into the

Myanmar's opium poppy cultivation hits highest level in a decade, UN says