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Takaichi's 'work, work, work' pledge named Japan's catchphrase of the year

In a country notorious for long working hours, especially for working women who are also burdened with homemaking and caregiving, overwork is a sensitive topic

China's Xi, France's Macron pledge cooperation on global crises, trade

French President Emmanuel Macron met with China's Xi Jinping on Thursday morning as part of a three-day state visit focusing on trade and diplomacy

Toyota moves further into partnership for 2026 with Haas Formula 1 team

Taking over the title sponsorship means Toyota is now more involved in F1 than at any time since it pulled its team out after the 2009 season

Venmo services restored after widespread outage disrupts payments

Many people posted on social media about experiencing problems with the service, including some who said they were unable to pay for medication or buy dinner

Mangione's hearing continues on anniversary of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

Thompson, 50, was shot from behind on Dec. 4, 2024, while walking to an investor conference; he had been UnitedHealthcare's CEO since 2021 aand had worked with parent company for 20 years

Doctor who sold ketamine to actor Matthew Perry gets 2.5 years in prison

Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence plus two years of probation to 44-year-old Dr. Salvador Plasencia in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles

Israel receives remains of possible hostage, plans to reopen Gaza crossing

The remains found by militants in northern Gaza have been returned to Israel, where they will be examined by forensics experts

US to restrict visas for Nigerians involved in violence against Christians

Last month, Trump also said he has ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria following the claims of Christian persecution

Hegseth's use of Signal posed risk to US personnel, finds Pentagon watchdog

The review by the Pentagon inspector general's office was delivered to lawmakers, who were able to review the report in a classified facility at the Capitol

White House may 'veto' Federal Reserve presidents: US Treasury Secretary

Bessent said that there is a disconnect with the framing of the Federal Reserve and added that, unless someone has lived in their district for three years, we're going to veto them

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Cuellar in bribery and conspiracy case

Cuellar is accused of agreeing to influence legislation favourable to Azerbaijan and deliver a pro-Azerbaijan speech on the floor of the US House

Deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 to resume from Dec 30

The Boeing 777 plane disappeared from radar shortly after taking off on March 8, 2014, carrying 239 people, mostly Chinese nationals, on a flight from Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur

Floods in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Malaysia kill over 1,400 people

Indonesia has borne the heaviest blow, recording at least 753 deaths, followed by Sri Lanka with 465

South Korean President mulls apology to North over allegations of drone use

Speaking to reporters on the first anniversary of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's ill-fated power grab, Lee stressed his desire to repair ties with North Korea

Australia to enforce social media age limit with fines up to $33 mn

Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube would face fines of up to 50 million Australian dollars ($33 million) from Dec. 10 if they fail to take reasonable steps

Asian shares mixed as steady bond yields, bitcoin rebound lift US stocks

Tokyo's Nikkei 225 jumped 1.6% to 50,063.65 on big gains for technology shares like Tokyo Electron

Doctor to be sentenced for selling Matthew Perry ketamine before his death

Perry's family and possibly others affected by his death will have a chance to make a statement in federal court in Los Angeles before the sentencing of Dr Salvador Plasencia

Deadly Asian floods no fluke, they're climate warning, say scientists

What feels unprecedented is exactly what climate scientists expect: A new normal of punishing storms, floods and devastation

US DOJ expands legal action against states refusing to share voter data

The department announced it was suing Delaware, Maryland, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington over their failure to produce statewide voter registration lists

US-Russia talks on Ukraine were productive but work remains: Putin adviser

Putin met US President Donald Trump's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner in the Kremlin in talks that began late Tuesday as part of a renewed push by the Trump administration