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Japan, ASEAN bolster ties at summit focused on security amid China tensions

On Saturday, on the sidelines of the December 16-18 summit, Kishida held a series of bilateral talks as Japan seeks to step up bilateral security ties with ASEAN countries

Nissan expands research ties in China as part of bid to regain market share

Market conditions in China have become extremely tough, Masashi Matsuyama, the head of Nissan's Chinese investment company, said at a news conference in Beijing

Israel presses ahead in Gaza as errant killing of captives adds to concern

Gaza remained under a communications blackout for a fourth straight day the longest of several outages over the course of the war

Over 60 drown in migrant vessel off Libya while trying to reach Europe: UN

Saturday's shipwreck was the latest tragedy in this part of Mediterranean Sea, a key dangerous route for migrants seeking a better life in Europe, where, according to officials, thousands have died

Trump wants New Hampshire voters to put him on a path to the nomination

The appearance in Durham was part of a swing taking the former president through early nominating states as he cites his wide polling lead over a dwindling field of GOP hopefuls

US presses Israel to shift from combat as Iranian-backed attacks escalate

Their trip comes as Iranian-backed militants on Saturday launched a wave of attack drones against ships in the Red Sea and said they would continue until Israel's aggression ends

3 hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli troops had been holding white flag

Anger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli government to renew Qatar-mediated negotiations with Hamas over swapping more of the remaining captives

Under shadow of war in Gaza, Bethlehem gearing up for a subdued Christmas

The war was triggered by Hamas' deadly assault October 7 on southern Israel in which militants killed about 1,200 people, most of them civilians, and took more than 240 hostages

AUS vs PAK Test: Bowlers keep Australia in control, extend lead on Day 3

Australia stayed in control of the opening Test against Pakistan despite an early stutter in the second innings after it didn't enforce the follow-on Saturday

US, Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over Red Sea

Earlier this month, three commercial ships in the Red Sea were struck by ballistic missiles fired from Houthi-controlled Yemen

Russia presidential polls: Supporters name Putin as independent candidate

The group that nominated Putin included top officials from the ruling United Russia party, prominent Russian actors and singers, athletes and other public figures

Kuwait's ruling emir, Sheikh Nawaf Al Ahmad Al Sabah, dies at age 86

Sheikh Meshal Al Ahmad Al Jaber, now 83, is believed to be the world's oldest crown prince. He is in line to take over as Kuwait's ruler

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks hours after EU funding stalled

Meanwhile, shelling wounded two people in Ukrainian-held parts of the Kherson region, regional Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin said Saturday

Communications blackout, spiralling hunger compound misery in Gaza Strip

The US has pushed Israel to allow more aid into Gaza, and the government said it would open a second entry point to speed up deliveries

US government injects confusion into Venezuela's 2024 presidential election

With her campaign's attorney by her side, Machado said her legitimacy as a candidate comes from Venezuelan voters, not the government

Pentagon orders US aircraft carrier to remain in Mediterranean near Israel

It would be the third time the Ford's deployment has been extended, underscoring the continued concerns about volatility in the region during Israel's war in Gaza

Village council member in Ukraine sets off grenades during meet, injures 26

A village council member in western Ukraine detonated three hand grenades during a meeting on Friday, critically injuring himself and at least two dozen other people, authorities said.

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami to play Japan's Vissel Kobe in pre-season tour

The pre-season tour for Lionel Messi and Inter Miami keeps growing, with the team revealing Friday that a stop in Japan has now been added to the schedule

I didn't change my number, still open to talk with Putin for peace: Macron

Their diplomatic and personal links deteriorated badly as the war dragged on. Earlier this year, Macron weighed the possibility of stripping Putin of France's highest medal of honor

A negotiated outcome is best way to end Lebanon-Israel tension, says US NSA

On Friday, an Israeli drone dropped leaflets on a border village, warning its residents that Hezbollah is endangering their lives by using the area to launch attacks against Israel