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New Zealand says agreed free trade deal with India

Hurriyet Daily News - 12 hours ago

US Senator calls to the war in Gaza to resume

Albawaba - 12 hours ago

World News -- China's one-child policy fuels growing elder-care strain -- Dec. 21 (Asia Today) -- China's one-child policy, enforced nationwide from 1979, is facing renewed criticism as they confronts mounting pressure to care for aging parents.

UPI - 12 hours ago

World News -- S Korea opposition leader says president's N Korea policy amounts to "surrender" -- Dec. 21 (Asia Today) -- PPP leader Jang Dong-hyuk criticized President Lee's approach to N Korea on Sunday, saying it was "not peaceful reunification" but a "surrender".

UPI - 13 hours ago

Urgent calls to review the airport Entry‑Exit System as wait times reach 3 hours - Travellers are facing severe delays at airports due to the European Union's new border control...

Daily Express - 13 hours ago

Australian states move to pass tougher gun laws: What's being proposed?

International The News - 13 hours ago

'Tinderbox' could set fire: Minns defends protest ban amid 'kneejerk' criticism

SBS - 13 hours ago

Australia state parliament to push through stricter gun laws after Bondi shooting

Channel NewsAsia - 13 hours ago

Australian move to fast-track new gun and protest laws after Bondi shooting draws criticism -- Civil liberties advocates say laws 'damage our democracy' while others say they scapegoat gun owners.

BBC News - 13 hours ago

130 children and staff abducted from Nigerian school last month freed 'in time for Christmas'

Sky News - 13 hours ago

ARTS & LIFE -- Türkiye's southeast redefine Neolithic era

Hurriyet Daily News - 13 hours ago

Naveed Akram leaves hospital for jail

Albawaba - 13 hours ago

Israel urges Jews to 'come home' after Bondi Beach massacre

Independent UK - 13 hours ago

Ukraine deploys low-cost drones to counter Russian attacks, in photos

Bay to Bay News - 13 hours ago

Santas and elves in Canada steal groceries to give to the needy

The Straits Times - 13 hours ago

Asim Munir Claims Divine Help During Operation Sindoor

Deccan Chronicle - 13 hours ago

Ukraine is leveraging its powerful, cheap new drone killers for air defense

Stars and Stripes - 13 hours ago

How Russia recruits Ukrainians to attack their own country

Irish Times - 13 hours ago

Reuters spreading lies and propaganda to prolong Ukraine conflict – Gabbard

Russia Today - 13 hours ago

Odesa death toll rises to eight in latest Russian attack on Ukraine - Eight people died and 27 were injured after a Russian attack on Odesa. Ukraine's Armed Forces targeted a Russian warship and oil platforms in the Caspian Sea with drones. 20/12/2025

Euronews - 13 hours ago

Decades of Tradition, Thousands of Lights, and 1 Message Older Than Time

Epoch Times - 13 hours ago

Greyhound trainer banned after investigator finds messages to 'Anabolic Jim'

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 13 hours ago

Police charge man over alleged 'violent call to action' at beach

SBS - 13 hours ago

World News -- BOK unveils temporary steps to stabilize FX market as won weakens -- Dec. 19 (Asia Today) -- BOK said it will temporarily ease regulations and offer incentives to financial institutions in a bid to stabilize the foreign exchange market.

UPI - 13 hours ago

'Threw four bombs at crowd': From training visuals to justifying Bondi terror attack - chilling videos found on suspect's phone

Times of India - 13 hours ago

US in 'pursuit' of third oil tanker in Caribbean: official

Hurriyet Daily News - 13 hours ago

Can India really rival China's navy?

Irish Times - 13 hours ago

Japanese ski resort to fine disruptive tourists amid visitor surge

Independent UK - 13 hours ago

Queensland man arrested following dozens of antisemitic graffiti offences

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 13 hours ago

Passenger Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills At Least 16 People, Official...

Deccan Chronicle - 13 hours ago

Swiss court to hear landmark climate case by Indonesian island residents against cement giant

Channel NewsAsia - 13 hours ago

Angry Russians turn on Putin over poverty and stagnant economy

Independent UK - 13 hours ago

Rapper Nicki Minaj mortified by own gaffe during talk with Charlie Kirk's widow

Sydney Morning Herald - 14 hours ago

Federal judge to decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to immigration custody

Lancaster Online - 14 hours ago

'You are not welcome' – Australian prime minister booed at Bondi vigil amid criticism of antisemitism response

Independent.ie - 14 hours ago

World News -- Australia holds national day of reflection one week after Bondi Beach massacre -- Seven days after a mass shooting devastated Bondi Beach, Australians gathered on Sunday for a national day of reflection.

UPI - 14 hours ago

Federal judge to decide whether Kilmar Abrego Garcia should return to immigration custody

Toronto Star - 14 hours ago

Iraqi security forces conduct intelligence operation in Syria

Mehr News Agency - 14 hours ago

Trump, Starmer Discuss Ukraine, Gaza Peace Efforts in Pre-Christmas Call

Epoch Times - 14 hours ago

PM says he understands community anger after Bondi attack | Evening News Bulletin 22 December 2025

SBS - 14 hours ago

Ukraine peace talks in Miami proceeding 'constructively,' Russian envoy says

ABC News - 14 hours ago

Prince William and son George volunteer at homelessness charity

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 14 hours ago

Bondi Beach shooting suspect trained with father before attack, police say

Sky News - 14 hours ago

US pursuing third oil tanker linked to Venezuela, official says -- The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.

BBC News - 14 hours ago

Ex-US national security adviser accuses CIA of working against Trump

Russia Today - 14 hours ago

Nuclear Arms Control Under Increasing Stress as 2026 Approaches

Deccan Chronicle - 14 hours ago

University accused of 'false advertising' after cuts disrupt degrees

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 14 hours ago

Actor, James Ransone is dead

Daily Post Nigeria - 14 hours ago

Member of 'worst gang in world' receives staggering 1,300-year jail sentence

Daily Express - 14 hours ago

Australia has defeated England by 82 runs to claim victory in the third Test and retain the Ashes. -- Captain Pat Cummins said it "got a little closer" than he wanted, but he was proud of the players. -- Wicketkeeper Alex Carey was named man of the match in Adelaide.

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 14 hours ago

New tax law: Full impact of reforms will become clearer from January 1 - FIRS

Daily Post Nigeria - 14 hours ago

Albanese apologises over Bondi attack, as rules for visa cancellations revealed

SBS - 14 hours ago

Science News -- Ursid meteor shower to dazzle night sky in 2025's final celestial event -- The Ursid meteor shower peaks Sunday night into early Monday morning, and is the last major event on the celestial calendar this year.

UPI - 14 hours ago

World News -- Macron's silverware steward arrested for stealing from Élysée Palace -- The head steward responsible for formal silverware has been arrested for stealing fine cutlery and porcelain from France's Élysée Palace.

UPI - 15 hours ago

CO2 soon to be buried under North Sea oil platform

Channel NewsAsia - 15 hours ago

Broad stands by 'worst Aussie side in 15 years' sledge

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 15 hours ago

'Newscum', Trump love, and Vance support: How Nicki Minaj went full MAGA at Erika Kirk's Turning PointUSA's AmericaFest

Times of India - 15 hours ago

On the streets of Venezuela's capital as US threatens military intervention

Sky News - 15 hours ago

Actor James Ransone, known for his role in The Wire, dead at 46

Channel NewsAsia - 15 hours ago

Pittsburgh Steelers star lashes out at spectator

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 15 hours ago

14:20 - Europe to lend $105bn to Ukraine, without touching Russian assets

Times of India - 15 hours ago

Gas Reservation Promises 'Downward Pressure' on Prices

Epoch Times - 15 hours ago

UAE weather forecast: Cloudy skies, light rain, and fog expected in coastal and western areas

Times of India - 15 hours ago

Asian markets rally with Wall St as rate hopes rise, AI fears ease

Channel NewsAsia - 15 hours ago

Vance declines to condemn bigotry as conservatives feud at Turning Point

Los Angeles Times - 15 hours ago

Man accused of planning racial hatred event at Cronulla refused bail

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 15 hours ago

'Blocked by the crowd': Bangladesh police on mob lynching of Hindu worker Dipu; blame 'late call'

Times of India - 15 hours ago

Pilot declared 'Mayday' after flying through Musk rocket explosion

Sydney Morning Herald - 15 hours ago

Shane MacGowan's legacy 'only getting stronger'

Sky News - 15 hours ago

'It's so painful': Shane MacGowan's sister on the struggle to avoid his music

Sky News - 16 hours ago

Starc open to playing on to 2027 Ashes

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 16 hours ago

Malaysian Court Rejects Ex-Prime Minister's Bid for House Arrest

Deccan Chronicle - 16 hours ago

'Active pursuit of dark fleet': US intensifies Venezuela blockade; third interception attempt in two weeks

Times of India - 16 hours ago

US tech giants advising foreign workers not to leave country – media

Russia Today - 16 hours ago

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 16 people, official says

Toronto Star - 16 hours ago

Power Restored to Most Areas of San Francisco After Massive Outage

Deccan Chronicle - 16 hours ago

Israel authorises 19 new settlements in the West Bank

SBS - 16 hours ago

Thousands Cheer as the Sun Rises on Winter Solstice at Stonehenge

Epoch Times - 16 hours ago

Bus crash in Indonesia kills at least 15 people, official says

ABC News - 16 hours ago

Malaysian court rejects ex-prime minister's bid to serve remainder of sentence under house arrest

Toronto Star - 16 hours ago

Measles cases triple in Australia as global outbreaks continue

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 16 hours ago

SBS News in Easy English 22 December 2025

SBS - 16 hours ago

9 Killed, 10 Injured in South Africa Shooting, Police Hunt for Suspects

Epoch Times - 16 hours ago

The first tranche of the so-called Epstein files have been released. -- The files contain photos, documents, receipts, texts and emails relating to the sex offender. -- They include images of Bill Clinton, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and other celebrities.

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 16 hours ago

'India sees the chaos': Sheikh Hasina on 'reality of Yunus' Bangladesh'; blames interim govt for not protecting minorities

Times of India - 16 hours ago

Bondi gunmen filmed 'firearms training' and threw IEDs into crowd, court told

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 16 hours ago

Mum, 48, 'shot dead both of her ex-husbands on same day' in wild custody dispute -- The woman allegedly told police officers "which one?" when they told her they were there to...

Daily Express - 16 hours ago

Passenger bus crash in Indonesia's Central Java province kills at least 15 people, officials say

Bay to Bay News - 16 hours ago

An undercover cop warns a Gym Instructor for engaging in violent crimes along Ngong Road - Robbed a LADY of an iPhone 16 (PHOTOs)

Daily Post Kenya - 17 hours ago

Southeast Asia bloc meets to press Thailand, Cambodia on truce

Manila Times - 17 hours ago

VIDEO captures a thief snatching a phone from a passenger aboard a matatu during traffic - Nairobi Ni Shamba La Mawe

Daily Post Kenya - 17 hours ago

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israeli intelligence

Fox News - 17 hours ago

The incredible African country with 2 times as many pyramids as Egypt

Daily Express - 17 hours ago

Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv's forces battle Russian push to break through in Sumy region

Guardian UK - 17 hours ago

New Labubu film to be helmed by Paddington and Wonka director

Channel NewsAsia - 17 hours ago

'It's not about forcing yourself': How you can laugh more

CTV News - 17 hours ago

US coast guard in 'pursuit' of another oil tanker near Venezuela

SBS - 17 hours ago

Barabak: She went to jail for Trump's Big Lie. He's trying to get her sprung

Los Angeles Times - 17 hours ago

Children and staff abducted from Nigerian school released

Australian Broadcasting Corp - 17 hours ago

Wearing the 'many hats' of a remote health worker

SBS - 17 hours ago