Philippines challenges Chinese vessel off northern province amid Taiwan tensions

MANILA, Dec 31 (Reuters) – The Philippines Coast Guard said it deployed an aircraft on Tuesday to challenge a Chinese research...

Malaysia activists renew reform calls after ex-PM Najib jailed for 1MDB scandal

By Ashley Tang Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed for corruption in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal, attends the verdict of...

Four injured, including three children in Russian attack on Odesa, Ukraine says

Item 1 of 4 The apartment building hit by a Russian drone strike, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine...

Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers under new ceasefire deal

BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Thailand released 18 Cambodian soldiers on Wednesday under an renewed ceasefire agreed by the two...

Russia’s Gerasimov says Putin ordered Ukraine buffer zone expansion in 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chief of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces Valery Gerasimov attend a meeting on...

Myanmar junta says voter turnout at 52% in first phase of election

Election Commission officials count ballots at a polling station during Myanmar’s general election in Yangon, Myanmar, December 28, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer Purchase...

US DOJ to review 5.2 million pages of Epstein files, document shows

Item 1 of 2 Newly-released documents from disgraced late financier and sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, referencing court cases against him, are...

Uganda detains prominent rights campaigner and government critic ahead of polls

KAMPALA, Dec 31 (Reuters) – Police in Uganda said they have detained a prominent human rights activist as long-serving President Yoweri...

Exclusive: Nvidia sounds out TSMC on new H200 chip order as China demand jumps, sources say

Nvidia is scrambling to meet strong demand for its H200 artificial intelligence chips from Chinese technology companies and has approached contract...

Ryan Conwell nets 26 as No. 16 Louisville rolls over Cal

Ryan Conwell scored 26 points for No. 16 Louisville, which won its ACC opener for the first time in four seasons...