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Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting across contested border ahead of expected Trump calls
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Fighting between Thailand and Cambodia entered its fourth day on Thursday as both sides waited for a promised telephone call from U.S. President Donald […]
Honduras congress says it will not validate election results
MEXICO CITY, Dec 10 – The permanent commission of Honduras’ congress said late on Wednesday that it will not validate the results of the Nov. 30 presidential election. Read full […]
Japan says it held joint military drills with U.S. over Sea of Japan
TOKYO, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Japan and the United States held joint military exercises over the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, Japan’s defence ministry said on Thursday. Read full story […]
Trump launches gold card program for expedited visas with a $1 million price tag
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 – President Donald Trump’s administration officially launched his “Trump Gold Card” visa program on Wednesday to provide a pathway, with a steep price, for non-U.S. citizens to […]
Venezuela accuses US of ‘blatant theft’ after tanker seized in Caribbean
CARACAS, Dec 10 – The Venezuelan government has accused the United States of “blatant theft” after it seized a sanctioned oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, it said in […]
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
SYDNEY, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese acknowledged some young people were still on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live, saying […]
Russian air defences shoot down 15 Moscow-bound drones in the evening, mayor says
MOSCOW, Dec 11 (Reuters) – Russian air defences shot down 15 drones en route to Moscow on Wednesday evening and overnight, the city’s mayor said. Read full story Date: 11 […]
Thailand-Cambodia fighting rages on as Trump signals intent to intervene
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Thailand and Cambodia traded accusations of targeting civilians in artillery and rocket attacks on Wednesday, as U.S. President Donald Trump said he would try […]
Swiss singers hope UN will put yodelling on cultural heritage list
GENEVA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Switzerland’s centuries-old alpine yodelling tradition could soon be added to a U.N. list recognising it as a cultural treasure. Read full story Date: 11 December, […]
US to host meeting of G20 officials without South Africa’s participation, sources say
WASHINGTON, Dec 10 (Reuters) – The U.S. will convene a meeting of officials from the Group of 20 major economies starting on Monday to kick off planning for next year, […]