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2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Thai marines rescue starving lions, bears from Cambodian border casino
Officials say the two lions, two Asiatic black bears and one sun bear suffered from underfeeding and prolonged neglect at Thmor Dar Casino.
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Ukraine war
Zelensky details US-backed 20-point peace plan for Russia and Putin
57 minutes ago
Thailand
Thailand’s Anutin named PM candidate for ‘consequential’ February poll
2 hours ago
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Russia
Moscow blast kills 2 police near site of Russian general’s car bombing
Moscow hit by second bombing in three days, following a series of assassinations Russia blames on Ukraine.
3 hours ago
Science
China urged to sue over Japanese royal’s role in Unit 731 crimes
Emperor Hirohito should be held accountable, according to scholars who say the wartime ruler was shielded from prosecution by US policy.
24 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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China-Latin America relations
China, Russia clash with US at UN over Venezuela oil seizures and naval pressure
Venezuela turns to UN as Trump’s oil crackdown intensifies and Caracas advances a law targeting those in support of naval blockades.
24 Dec 2025 - 7:46AM
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Myanmar
UN says Myanmar junta using ‘brutal violence’ to force people to vote
Many have also been imprisoned for disagreeing, including three youths sentenced to over 40 years each for hanging anti-election posters.
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Ukraine war
Huge drone barrage ‘strikes Ukraine before Christmas’, killing 3
The latest attack, targeting homes and the power grid, came when people want to be ‘at home, in safety’, said President Volodymyr Zelensky.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:15PM
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How the West’s sanctions against Russia are fuelling a protracted war
For hubs of transit trade from Armenia to the UAE, economic self-interest is best served by having sanctions on Russia in place indefinitely.
23 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
China-Latin America relations
China says US broke international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela
Situation intensifies as Beijing condemns tanker seizures and US security chief calls to remove Nicolas Maduro from power.
23 Dec 2025 - 8:27AM
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Middle East
Iran and Gaza plan to top agenda for Netanyahu-Trump meeting
The Israeli prime minister is set to visit Washington to discuss the next phase of Trump’s Gaza plan with his key US ally.
23 Dec 2025 - 1:18PM
Israel
Ex-Israeli PM calls for Netanyahu’s resignation over ‘Qatargate’ affair
Naftali Bennett accuses the premier’s office of ‘treason’, alleging aides acted as paid agents for Qatar during wartime.
23 Dec 2025 - 1:46PM
Africa
Nigeria says ‘spat’ with Trump over killing of Christians ‘largely resolved’
However, Nigeria remains on Washington’s list of countries of ‘particular concern’ regarding alleged religious freedom violations.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:45PM
2025 Cambodia-Thailand conflict
Malaysia: Cambodia, Thailand set for Christmas Eve truce talks after Asean push
The breakthrough was quickly threatened as Cambodia accused Thailand of bombing border provinces with F-16s just hours later.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:16PM
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Russia
Moscow car blast kills Russian general hours after US talks
Russian investigators suspect the blast may have been orchestrated by Ukrainian intelligence services.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:14PM
Ukraine war
No Ukraine ceasefire breakthrough despite ‘productive’ talks
Talks in Miami focused on aligning US, European and Ukrainian positions as uncertainty remains if Russia will accept proposed terms.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
Israel
Jews worldwide urged to ‘come home’ to Israel after Bondi massacre
Gideon Saar says ‘Jews are being hunted across the world’ following the December 14 Isis-inspired shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:40AM
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Ukraine war
Starmer and Trump discuss Ukraine, Gaza and new UK ambassador in call
Leaders spoke about issues of mutual interest in the pre-Christmas phone call, according to Downing Street.
22 Dec 2025 - 12:14PM
Venezuela
US pursues third oil tanker as Trump’s Venezuela ‘blockade’ intensifies
US Coast Guard shadows a sanctioned ‘dark fleet’ supertanker as Washington moves to choke off Venezuela’s oil revenue.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:20AM
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Africa
Sudan war drags on as drone attack kills 10 in Darfur market
The conflict has split Sudan in two as the army controls the north, east and centre while the UAE-backed RSF dominates Darfur and parts of the south.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
Cambodia
Cambodia: Thai border clashes displace half a million ahead of peace talks
The renewed fighting this month, including with tanks, drones and artillery, has killed at least 22 people in Thailand and 19 in Cambodia.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:37PM
Thailand
Thailand strikes Cambodia casino, bridge as Asean pushes for peace
Bangkok is expected to urge Phnom Penh to declare a ceasefire at Monday’s Asean talks and join an effort in clearing mine fields.
21 Dec 2025 - 2:40PM
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Ukraine war
Russia says Putin open to Ukraine war talks with France’s Macron
Moscow’s response came after the French president urged Europe to ‘re-engage’ with the Russian leader.
21 Dec 2025 - 1:20PM
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Zelensky says only US can persuade Russia to end Ukraine war
The president says Washington proposed first face-to-face talks between Kyiv and Moscow, but he expressed scepticism that this would help.
21 Dec 2025 - 2:52PM
Americas and the Caribbean
Venezuela slams ‘international piracy’ after US seizes another vessel
Trump has ordered a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers in and out of the area, but the ship is reportedly not one of those blacklisted.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:57AM
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Israel-Gaza war
A thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices in Bethlehem as peace returns to Gaza
Palestinians are flocking again to Manger Square, bringing much-needed revenue to the city after two years of fighting.
20 Dec 2025 - 3:33PM
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Israel-Iran conflict
Man executed in Iran for spying for Israel tortured to confess: rights group
The 27-year-old, arrested while taking pictures of a military headquarters, was accused of executing over 200 similar assignments for Mossad.
20 Dec 2025 - 2:57PM
Thailand
Thailand’s tourism crown slips as troubles in paradise mount
Border clashes with Cambodia, fierce competition from Malaysia, deadly floods and a strong baht threaten the kingdom’s holiday appeal.
21 Dec 2025 - 12:33PM
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