Australian bushfires raze homes in two states; firefighter dies
Firefighter dies after struck by treeSixteen homes lost on Central Coast region in New South WalesTasmania blaze destroys…
Tanzania’s police say any December 9 protests would be unlawful
Police ban protests, citing lack of formal notificationsUS has said it is reviewing relationship with TanzaniaTanzania says it…
China and Russia hold third joint anti-missile drills on Russian territory
SHENZHEN, China, Dec 7 (Reuters) – China and Russia held their third round of joint anti-missile drills on…
As Christmas lights return to Bethlehem, Palestinians look for hope
Item 1 of 5 Palestinians use phones to record as a Christmas tree is lit up in Manger…
Turkey’s Fidan: Gaza governance must precede Hamas disarmament in ceasefire deal
Fidan:Hamas disarmament hinges on Gaza governance, police forceHamas early disarmament “neither realistic nor doable”Turkey wants to monitor deal…
‘We’ll bring him home’: Thai family’s long wait for Gaza hostage to end
Item 1 of 4 A picture of deceased Thai hostage Sudthisak Rinthalak, who was kidnapped to Gaza in…
China warns foreign media in Hong Kong over fire coverage
HONG KONG, Dec 6 (Reuters) – China’s national security office in Hong Kong warned foreign media on Saturday…
Pakistan, Afghanistan border clashes kill 5, officials say
KABUL, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border late on Friday, officials…
Hong Kong fire came after contractor safety breaches and a residents’ revolt
Prestige Construction had history of safety violations before winning renovation contract, documents showWang Fuk Court residents wrongly told…
Hezbollah’s Qassem says sending civilian delegate to ceasefire talks is concession to Israel
BEIRUT, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem on Friday criticised the Lebanese government’s decision to send…
Lebanese president, Hezbollah split over expanded talks with Israel
Israel, Lebanon sent civilian envoys for expanded talksAoun defends move, Hezbollah calls it a blunderFears of internal strife…
Trump meets with leaders Mexico, Canada on trade after World Cup draw
US, Canada, Mexico leaders chat amicably as FIFA matches drawnUSMCA review comes amid rising US tariffs and renegotiation…