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Today's headlines: Trump ready to further raise tariffs on India for Russian oil imports; Iranian protests against the high cost of living in 111 cities, death toll rises to 34; Japan to launch plan to reduce textile waste from disposable clothing; China is studying rules for virtual “boyfriends” generated by artificial intelligence.

Today's headlines: South Korean President Lee has asked Xi Jinping to mediate with Pyongyang; Clashes in Delhi over the demolition of illegal buildings near a mosque: Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has doubled its domestic sales in 2025; In Turkmenistan, the grave of a blogger who disappeared after criticising the regime has been found.

Today's news: North Korea conducts a new missile test while South Korean President Lee is visiting Beijing. In Myanmar some 6,100 prisoners are pardoned on Independence Day. Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar announces a reform to limit PM’s term to two mandates. After a gas deal with Israel, Egypt signs another with Qatar. A record cold snap in Armenia sees temperatures drop to -37°C.

Today's news: South Korean President Lee visits Beijing amid China-Japan tensions over Taiwan. A health emergency is reported in the Indian city of Indore due to contaminated water. An elderly Philippine woman is facing deportation from the United States, where she has lived for 40 years. Russian bombings in Donbass killed a priest member of the pro-Moscow Church who wanted to stay close to his congregation.

Today's news: Trump postpones tariff increase on furniture until 2027; Contaminated water in India leaves nine people dead and hundreds hospitalised; In Malaysia, strict measures against littering on New Year's Eve; Israel confirms ban on 37 NGOs from Gaza for violating “security standards”.

Today's news: Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers, while the truce between the two sides holds. In Japan, more than three million people suffer from alcohol-related disorders. For the first time in Israel's history, population growth dropped below 1 per cent in 2025. Archaeologists in Pakistan discovered an ancient civilisation dating back to the 6th century BC.

Today's news: After meeting Netanyahu yesterday, Trump said that to a new attack on Iran was possible. China conducts a second day of war games around Taiwan, sparking protests and fears in Taipei. Nepali authorities cancel the waste recycling programme on Mount Everest, calling it a failure. Indonesia's free meal programme further limits its target audience.

Today's headlines: at least three Alawites killed in protests in Latakia, Syria; Nepalese rapper-turned-mayor Balen joins the Rastriya Swatantra Party ahead of March parliamentary elections; Thailand and Cambodia meet to “consolidate” the ceasefire on their borders; Over 4,000 schools have closed in South Korea in recent years due to a lack of students.

Today's headlines: Despite tensions with Washington, India continues to invest in AI data centres; Record number of foreigners in South Korea; Attack in Syria targets Alawite mosque.

Today's headlines: Settler intentionally runs over Muslim Palestinian praying in the West Bank; Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib convicted of abuse of power and money laundering; Taiwan's parliament opens impeachment proceedings against President Lai; In South Korea, it will be possible to read the daily principle of the Pyongyang regime.

Today's news: Pope Leo XIV appeals for “one day of peace” at Christmas. The United States wants Palau to take third-country nationals. China has completed its "green" steelmaking plant in Guangdong, using hydrogen as a fuel. Kyoto University has developed a catechist bot for Protestant communities.

Today's headlines: Amazon blocks applications from 1,800 North Korean workers; ASEAN announces meeting between Cambodian and Thai delegations tomorrow to stop the war; Japan uses AI to counter bear attacks; New clashes between government militias and Kurdish forces in Aleppo.