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Hong Kong tycoon and pro-democracy advocate, Jimmy Lai pleaded not guilty in his landmark trial, where he is accused of endangering China's national security, as prosecutors laid out details of what they said was collusion with foreign…

Heavy Russian missile and drone strikes on Kyiv and the northeastern city of Kharkiv killed two civilians, wounded dozens, and caused widespread damage, Ukrainian officials. The attacks struck residential buildings and civilian…

South Korea's opposition Democratic Party leader, Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the southern city of Busan and was airlifted to Seoul after receiving emergency treatment, party and emergency officials said. Lee,…

At least three people were killed and five seriously injured when gunmen in camouflage fatigues opened fire on villagers in India's restive northeastern state of Manipur, officials said, as sporadic violence continued in the region. Report…

Thailand and China will permanently waive visa requirements for each other's citizens from March, Thai Prime Minister, Srettha Thavisin said. Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, which relies heavily on tourism, in September, waived…

Denmark's Queen Margrethe II will abdicate on January 14 next year after 52 years on the throne and will be succeeded by her eldest son Crown Prince Frederik, she said in her annual New Year's speech. The 83-year-old queen, who took over…

The Israeli government has approved the appointment of a new foreign minister to replace Eli Cohen, who will become energy minister as part of a pre-arranged ministerial rotation, a government statement said. Report says the appointments…

Citizens of European Union members Romania and Bulgaria will no longer need a passport from March 31, 2024, to travel by air or sea to most other EU countries as well as Norway and Switzerland, the council of EU governments said. The…

McDonald's Malaysia has sued a movement promoting boycotts against Israel for "false and defamatory statements" that it says hurt its business, seeking damages amounting to 6 million ringgit ($1.31 million). Malaysia, a majority-Muslim…

Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia's regional bloc ASEAN have expressed their concern over growing tensions in the South China Sea which they said could threaten regional peace and urged for peaceful dialogue among parties. "We closely…