Opium poppy cultivation in Myanmar has surged to its highest level in a decade as the nation enduring a long conflict remains one of the world’s primary suppliers for the illicit drug economy.
Kuwait to get six public holidays in January 2026 including new year and Isra-Mi’raj
Kuwait will observe six public holidays in January 2026, covering both the New Year and the religious occasion of Isra and Mi’raj. The New Year break runs from January 1 to 3, while Isra and Mi’raj falls on January 16, extending the holiday through Jan…
‘Addiction to secrecy’: opposition and crossbench slam Labor’s ‘undemocratic’ changes to FoI – including charging fees
The proposed changes, which the government claims are needed to combat AI-generated requests, would also reduce what documents can be releasedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe Albanese government’s proposal to introduce fee…
South Korea Says the U.S. Agreed to Help It Secure Fuel for Reactors
President Lee Jae Myung reaffirmed wanting to build nuclear-powered submarines at home, despite President Trump’s suggestion that they be built in the United States.
Wednesday briefing: Does the new US plan put Ukraine and Russia on the path to peace?
In today’s newsletter: With US pressure mounting and Ukraine signalling cautious openness, Moscow continues to project military momentumGood morning. On Tuesday, Vladimir Putin welcomed Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff to Moscow for talks on …
Russia on fire as devastating drone strike sends yet another oil depot up in flames
Video showed at least two storage tanks engulfed in flames, with thick black smoke rising high into the sky.
Delhi records 200,000 acute respiratory illness cases amid toxic air
More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.
Putin’s India Visit To Test New Delhi’s US-Russia Balancing Act
On the eve of his visit, Putin hailed his country’s ties with India and China, and pledged to boost relations to a “qualitatively new level.”
Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume Dec. 30
The Malaysian government says it will pay the robotics firm Ocean Infinity $70 million if it can locate the wreckage from the missing flight within a 55-day period.
CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter: Three economic flashpoints for 2026
China’s top leaders are expected to discuss economic plans for the year ahead during an annual meeting next week.