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China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation".
December 29, 2025
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Myanmar pro-military party claims huge lead in junta-run poll
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December 29, 2025
- Netanyahu to meet Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, Iran
- Thai army accuses Cambodia of violating truce with over 250 drones
- Myanmar pro-military party claims huge win in first phase of junta-run poll
- Stocks mixed, precious metals slip in quiet trade
A theatre that became one of the bombed out symbols of a Russian siege of the city of Mariupol in eastern Ukraine in 2022 has reopened after a huge redevelopment, Russian authorities have announced.
December 29, 2025
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Three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka said Monday he was "at peace" with his decision to make 2026 his last year on tour but insisted there were still goals to meet.
December 29, 2025
Asian equities were mixed Monday in quiet post-Christmas trading as investors look ahead to the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve's policy meeting this month, while precious metals retreated from record highs.
December 29, 2025
New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is set to become the US city's first Muslim mayor, and the youthful optimism of his Democratic Socialist platform will be put to the test as he takes office Thursday for a four-year term that faces high expectations.
December 29, 2025
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Donald Trump in Florida on Monday, with the US president pushing to move to the next stage of the fragile Gaza truce plan.
December 29, 2025
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Myanmar's dominant pro-military party is "winning a majority" in the first phase of junta-run elections, a party source told AFP Monday, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would entrench military rule.
December 29, 2025
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Families of the victims of Australia's Bondi Beach mass shootings called Monday for a national inquiry into antisemitism and alleged failures in policing, intelligence and policy they blame for the attack.
December 29, 2025
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Projects to Support Renewable Energy Generation, Reduce Landfilling, and Deliver Environmental and Economic Benefits
December 29, 2025
- Sudanese trek through mountains to escape Kordofan fighting
- Australia coach McDonald backs under-fire MCG curator
- South Korea's ex-first lady accused of taking over $200,000 in bribes
- Pelicans guard Alvarado, Suns center Williams draw bans
- China announces 'major' military drills around Taiwan
- Stocks mostly rise, precious metals slip in quiet Asian trade
- Injured England quick Atkinson out of 5th Ashes Test
- Bardot: from defending sheep to flirting with the far right