Drone video shows devastation from floods in Indonesia’s Sumatra
Drone video shows widespread destruction in part of Sumatra in Indonesia, where over 440 people have died in flooding.
Month: December 2025
Asia markets open December mixed as China factory activity weakens unexpectedly
Traders are increasingly expecting a rate cut in the upcoming U.S. Fed meeting on Dec. 10.
Rescue efforts continue across south of Asia as floods death toll climbs
Rescue and recovery and efforts are underway in parts of South and Southeast Asia where the number of those killed in devastating flooding continues to rise.
Pope Leo says two-state is ‘only solution’ for Israel-Palestine
Pope Leo XIV told reporters on Sunday that a two-state resolution is the ‘only solution’ for Israel-Palestine.
Honduras Votes in Presidential Election
Hondurans cast their ballots in Sunday’s presidential elections. The race was tense even before President Trump got involved, endorsing one of the right-wing candidates.
Thailand extradites a Vietnamese activist despite concerns from rights groups
Thai authorities have extradited a Vietnamese activist who had been detained in Bangkok since last year despite concerns from rights groups that he could be in danger if sent back to Vietnam.
Australia’s drug regulator issues mental health warning for weight-loss drugs including Ozempic
TGA issues a separate warning for Mounjaro about risk of reduced effectiveness of contraceptionFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe medicines regulator has added two new sa…
Saudi Arabia plans to open two new alcohol stores
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News24 | Trump to investigate ‘fake news’ of Caribbean ‘kill everybody’ boat strike on survivors
US President Donald Trump said he would look into reports that the US military conducted a follow-up strike on a boat in the Caribbean that it believed to be ferrying drugs, killing survivors of an initial missile attack.
Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Spanish Congress seeks to restrict minors’ access to social media, police investigate deaths of two teenagers in southern Spain and more news on December 1st.