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Israeli strike kills 5 Palestinian journalists in Gaza, say officials

The strike hit a car outside the Al-Awda Hospital in the built-up Nuseirat refugee camp in the central part of the territory

China's first batch of 2025 fuel export quota flat compared to a year ago

State-owned oil firms Sinopec and CNPC, the key receivers of these quotas, were given combined allowances of 13.34 million tonnes, or 70 per cent of the 19 million tonnes

Bird strike, Russian missiles among Azerbaijan plane crash conspiracies

As investigators cite a possible bird strike for the plane crash, viral videos and social media speculation raise questions about shrapnel damage and a potential Russian defense system involvement

China approves construction of world's largest hydropower dam in Tibet

The dam, which will be located in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River, could produce 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually

Afghanistan summons Pakistani envoy over airstrikes in Paktika province

Pakistani side has been clearly informed that protecting Afghanistan's national sovereignty is a red line for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Trump's Christmas sarcasm: Vows to buy Greenland, and control Panama Canal

Trump shared an unconventional Christmas message with sarcastic remarks targeting political issues such as Panama Canal, Canada's tax policies, Greenland, drawing sharp contrasts with Biden's approach

Decoded: Why Trump wants Panama Canal back and what it means for the world

Donald Trump criticised Panama Canal fees as a 'rip-off' and raised alarms about China's influence near the canal, sparking a renewed debate over its trade role and sovereignty

China keeps interest rates steady, drains record cash in policy adjustment

The authorities also withdrew a net 1.15 trillion yuan ($158 billion) from the financial system with the tool, the most since 2014

South Korea's Constitutional Court to decide fate of impeached president

Constitutional Court must decide within 180 days whether to remove Yoon from office or reject the impeachment and restore his powers

Japan Airlines hit by cyberattack; domestic, international flights delayed

Japan Airlines has apologised for the inconvenience caused to passengers and assured that updates would follow as the situation evolves

Mozambique faces chaos as Frelimo's 49-yr rule, disputed polls spark row

The death toll has risen to more than 200 since the unrest began on Oct. 21, according to data from Decide Platform, a local monitoring group, and local authorities

Asia shares rise in holiday trade as dollar holds near two-year high

As the year-end approaches, trading volumes have begun thinning out and the main focus for investors remains that of the Federal Reserve's rate outlook

Japan to unveil record $735 bn budget with ramped-up defence spending

The increase from the current fiscal year's initial annual budget of ¥112.6 trillion is around 2.6 per cent, largely in line with the government's forecast for overall inflation in this fiscal year

Israel seized 85K Hezbollah weapons in Southern Lebanon operations

"The weapons confiscated were used by Hezbollah and were intended to harm the citizens of the State of Israel, IDF said

Clashes between Islamists in Syria and Assad's supporters kill 6 fighters

Since Assad's fall, dozens of Syrians have been killed in acts of revenge, according to activists and monitors

Toll hits 38 in Azerbaijan Airlines plane crash near Kazakhstan's Aktau

The plane, which had 62 passengers and five crew members on board, crashed after being forced to make an emergency landing

Biden condemns Russian strikes, says Ukrainians deserve to live in peace

Biden also said that the US Department of Defence would increase the weapon deliveries to Ukraine

Trial of man accused in Trump assassination attempt pushed back to Sept

Ryan Routh's trial will begin September 8 instead of the previously scheduled Feb. 10, 2025 start date

Zelenskyy thanks Japan for support, urges protection of Ukraine's infra

Zelenskyy thanked the Japanese Prime Minister for Japan's continued support for Ukraine, particularly in the form of humanitarian and financial aid

Trump announces new ambassadors to Portugal, Malta and Latin America

Trump said, It is my great honor to announce that John Arrigo will serve as the next United States Ambassador to Portugal