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By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.

Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.

Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.

Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.

Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says

If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.

'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in

Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.
Fri Jan 17 2025
ADGMIN  the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.

ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting

ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.
Fri Jan 17 2025
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.

Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting

The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025
The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.

TikTok's fight against going dark gains support from key US lawmakers

The prospect of a TikTok ban has already triggered some users to seek alternatives.
Fri Jan 17 2025
The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.

China's population falls for a third consecutive year

The National Bureau of Statistics says the total number of people in China dropped by 1.39 million to 1.408 billion in 2024.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.

Hardline Israeli minister Ben-Gvir threatens to quit over Gaza deal

Itamar Ben-Gvir says he would resign from Netanyahu's govt if it ratifies the ceasefire deal in Gaza, which he has strongly opposed.
Fri Jan 17 2025
We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.

US says Gaza ceasefire to start as planned despite 'loose end'

We're tying up that loose end as we speak, says Antony Blinken.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, posts that Meta hasn't been paid to promote.

Meta's 'Community Notes' model will not apply to paid ads

Community Notes on Meta Platforms will be enabled for organic content, posts that Meta hasn't been paid to promote.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Investigators must request court approval for a detention warrant to hold Yoon Suk-Yeol in custody for up to 20 more days.

South Korea investigators to file request to extend President Yoon's detention

Investigators must request court approval for a detention warrant to hold Yoon Suk-Yeol in custody for up to 20 more days.
Fri Jan 17 2025
The security cabinet would meet on Friday before a full meeting of the cabinet later to approve the deal, Netanyahu's office says.

Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal, Netanyahu's office says

The security cabinet would meet on Friday before a full meeting of the cabinet later to approve the deal, Netanyahu's office says.
Fri Jan 17 2025
By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.

Thai resort island Phuket grapples with growing garbage crisis

By the end of year, the island could be producing up to 1,400 tonnes of trash a day, overwhelming its sole landfill, deputy mayor says.
Sat Jan 18 2025
Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.

Analysis - Biden to hand unfinished agenda to Trump for chaotic Mideast

Joe Biden's record on the world stage is likely to be heavily defined by his handling of the 15-month war in Gaza.
Sat Jan 18 2025
This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.

Biden administration will not enforce TikTok ban, says White House official

This leaves the incoming Donald Trump administration to make the decision, according to a White House official.
Sat Jan 18 2025
If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.

Hamas set to release first hostages under Gaza ceasefire deal, Israel says

If successful, the ceasefire would halt fighting that has razed much of heavily urbanised Gaza, killed over 46,000 people.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.

Pakistan's Imran Khan handed 14 years jail term in land graft case

Imran Khan's wife Bushra Bibi was also found guilty and sentenced to seven years in prison.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.

'It starts now': South Korea's President Yoon defiant as police closed in

Yoon Suk-Yeol remains in detention and is refusing to talk to investigators.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.

Japanese woman charged with concealing baby's birth

Noda Junko pleaded not guilty to a charge of concealing the birth of a baby girl by dumping the infant in a shopping mall toilet in Cheras.
Fri Jan 17 2025
ADGMIN  the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.

ASEAN Sec-Gen attends 4th ADGMIN + U.S. meeting

ADGMIN the U.S. is a series of meetings between the ASEAN Digital Ministers' Meeting (ADGMIN) and the United States.
Fri Jan 17 2025
Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.

Najib admits relying on Jho Low's assistance despite doubts and discomfort

Najib reveals that on March 6, 2015, Tan Sri Tong Kooi Ong told him Jho Low was guilty of wrongdoing and should be investigated.
Fri Jan 17 2025
The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.

Malaysia, UK strengthen trade and investment ties in inaugural ministerial-led Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting

The UK was Malaysia's 21st-largest trading partner from January to November 2024 and the fourth-largest trading partner in Europe.
Fri Jan 17 2025