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China sanctions former Japanese military chief over Taiwan

China sanctions former Japanese military chief over Taiwan

Shigeru Iwasaki was appointed as 'official policy adviser' by Taipei earlier this year

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Australia talks about 'hero' Ahmed al Ahmed who was injured while bravely disarming gunman in Sydney attack
14.12.2025

Australia talks about 'hero' Ahmed al Ahmed who was injured while bravely disarming gunman in Sydney attack

43-year-old Syrian-Australian injured while disarming one of shooters in deadly attack that killed 16, injured 40 others

Bangladesh summons India envoy over election concerns after attempt to assassinate political activist
14.12.2025

Bangladesh summons India envoy over election concerns after attempt to assassinate political activist

Foreign Ministry claims fugitive leader Sheikh Hasina and her Awami League followers are directing terrorist acts in Bangladesh

‘No place for violence in Australia,’ says Premier Albanese after beach shooting
14.12.2025

‘No place for violence in Australia,’ says Premier Albanese after beach shooting

Shooting at Bondi Beach in Sydney leaves 16 dead, 40 injured; one suspected shooter dead, say police

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