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Johnson & Johnson to pay $40 million to two women in ovarian cancer suit

On December 12, the jury directed Johnson & Johnson to pay $18 million to Monica Kent and $22 million to Deborah Schultz and her husband

Global politics in 2025: Protests, peace deals and shifting alliances

Nepal's Gen-Z protests, a fragile Gaza ceasefire and Donald Trump's return reshaped global politics in 2025, as nations grappled with unrest, wars and shifting alliances

Nepal's ousted PM Oli's party to elect new leadership on December 16

The filing of nominations for the post of party chair and other office bearers took place today

Probe finds ex-South Korea Prez Yoon plotted martial law to remove rivals

Despite the lack of a serious response from North Korea, Cho said that Yoon declared martial law by branding the liberal-controlled legislature as anti-state forces that must be urgently removed

Goa nightclub fire: Thai authorities to take steps in Luthra brothers' case

The Luthra brothers were detained by Thai authorities in Phuket on December 11 following an intervention by the Indian mission, which is in close touch with the Thai government in the case

Indian tourists among biggest spenders on luxury goods in Singapore: Report

Indian travellers continue to be one of the island's most commercially significant markets, and they are among the tourists helping to lift luxury spending in Singapore

European leaders likely to back Ukraine amid US pressure to accept deal

Washington has tried for months to navigate the demands of each side as Trump presses for a swift end to Russia's war and grows increasingly exasperated by delays

Sydney attack: Australian intel had probed gunman in 2019 over IS links

Naveed Akram reportedly had close links with Matari, who is currently serving a 7-year prison sentence for planning an IS insurgency in Australian

Militant groups test AI tools as experts warn of growing security risks

As the rest of the world rushes to harness the power of artificial intelligence, militant groups also are experimenting with the technology, even if they aren't sure exactly what to do with it.

Warner Bros deal caps blockbuster year as global M&A hits $4.5 trillion

Paramount Skydance Corp.'s hostile bid to snatch Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. from under the nose of Netflix Inc. encapsulates the themes that have shaped a banner year for mergers and acquisitions

How wars, peace efforts and big diplomatic meets defined the world in 2025

Wars, peace deals and diplomatic summits shaped the world in 2025, as nations struggled to manage rising conflicts while pushing for dialogue and long-term solutions across regions

Ex-England cricketer recounts 'terrifying' Bondi Beach attack in Sydney

Former England captain Michael Vaughan described being locked down with his family near Bondi Beach during the terror attack that killed 15 people and shocked Australia

Rob Reiner, his wife found dead in Los Angeles home, detectives probe

Investigators believe they suffered stab wounds and a family member is being questioned by investigators, the official said

Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong's media mogul who became fierce critic of Beijing

Lai, 78, is an outspoken critic of China's ruling party who was arrested in 2020 under a national security law following massive anti-government protests that rocked Hong Kong the year before

Rubio speaks to Australian FM as US condemns 'heinous' Bondi Beach attack

Rubio had a call with Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong to discuss the antisemitic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach

2 stabbed at entertainment complex in Japan, 30-year-old suspect arrested

Police said they are investigating the case as possible attempted murder but declined to give further details

Asian shares slide after Wall Street posts its worst session in 3 weeks

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index shed 1.5 per cent to 50,092.10, as investors wait to see if the Bank of Japan will raise its benchmark interest rate as expected this week

Singapore announces plans to improve lifestyle of migrant workers

Manpower Minister Tan See Leng emphasised the importance of appreciating the migrant community's role in Singapore's growth and success

Fifth La Niña in 6 yrs to disrupt crops, supply chains; raise disaster risk

La Niña can intensify both droughts and downpours, fuel more active storms across the tropical Pacific and strengthen Atlantic hurricanes

Meet Ahmed al Ahmed, the Sydney shopkeeper who stopped Bondi Beach gunman

The 43-year-old Sydney shopkeeper suffered gunshot wounds after wrestling a rifle from one of the attackers during the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting that left 15 people dead