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Drone attack on Russian bomber base leaves three dead
A Ukrainian drone attack on Engels bomber base in south Russia has left three people dead, Moscow says.
Air defences reportedly shot down the drone but falling debris caused the casualties in the overnight attack.…
China aims to rebuild US ties in diplomatic push for 2023
China said it will strive to “recalibrate” its relationship with the US and increase communication with Europe as the country outlines its major diplomatic tasks for next year.
“We will follow through on the common understandings reached…
China stops releasing daily COVID case numbers amid virus surge
China's health authorities said Sunday they have stopped releasing daily COVID-19 case numbers amid criticism that official data have not reflected the reality of the rapid spread of the virus since the government significantly relaxed its…
Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on Kherson kill 10
At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured in Russian air strikes on the southern Ukrainian city of Kherson, officials say.
Residential and administrative buildings in central areas of the city were damaged in the blasts.…
Taliban bans women from working for NGOs
An order by the Taliban banning women from working for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has been condemned by the United Nations, which said the move violated fundamental rights.
The Islamist rulers justified the move by saying…
Japan, 5 Central Asian states affirm importance of rules-based order
Japan and five Central Asian nations affirmed on Saturday the importance of the rules-based international order, as concerns are growing that the order could be undermined amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's intensifying military…
Chinese cities reveal Covid-19 cases that far exceed national tally
Two Chinese cities reported daily Covid-19 cases that far surpassed the official national tally, in another illustration of the unreliability of data in a country grappling with infections after abruptly ending its zero-Covid approach.…
Malaysia landslide: Body of the last missing boy found
The body of the last victim of the Malaysian landslide at Father’s Organic Farm has been found.
The remains of a boy was discovered by the search and rescue (SAR) team at 4.53 pm.
After most of the day with no new developments, the…
Schools closed, flights canceled as coldest day of the season grips South Korea
Temperatures plummeted in South Korea and parts of the country saw heavy snow from Thursday, causing many flights to be cancelled and schools ordered shut.
A number of traffic accidents were also reported overnight due to poor visibility…
Japan MSDF captain suspected of leaking state secret
A Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force captain is suspected of leaking information designated as a state secret, government sources said Saturday, the first time such a breach came to light.
The leak occurred when a former MSDF official…