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At least 16 killed in shooting at Sydney beach, police say

At least 16 killed in shooting at Sydney beach, police say

40 people remain in hospital, according to police statement

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Thailand imposes martial law in border districts as clashes with Cambodia continue
14.12.2025

Thailand imposes martial law in border districts as clashes with Cambodia continue

Fighting that killed dozens, displaced more than 700,000 continues despite calls for halting hostilities

Delhi’s air quality worsens to new severe level, Indian authorities work to stem smog
14.12.2025

Delhi’s air quality worsens to new severe level, Indian authorities work to stem smog

Air quality index in Delhi hits ‘severe’ score of 491 out of 500 on Sunday morning, with children and those with respiratory or heart conditions urged to stay inside

Attacks on Bangladeshi peacekeepers in southern Sudan may be war crimes: UN chief
14.12.2025

Attacks on Bangladeshi peacekeepers in southern Sudan may be war crimes: UN chief

Antonio Guterres says attacks on UN peacekeepers are unjustifiable, stresses obligation to protect UN personnel

Number of Japanese workers at UN agencies hit record high of 979
14.12.2025

Number of Japanese workers at UN agencies hit record high of 979

Number of Japanese nationals holding deputy director or higher positions at 44 UN agencies also climbed to record high of 94

US forces in Japan prepared for possible nuclear war during Cold War: Report
13.12.2025

US forces in Japan prepared for possible nuclear war during Cold War: Report

Troops carried out multiple mock hydrogen bomb drills in the early 1970s, potentially for use against the Soviet Union or China, Kyodo news agency reports, citing declassified diplomatic records