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Number of dead, missing still unclear as aid arrives in quake-hit Vanuatu
Search crews were joined Thursday by specialists arriving in waves from Australia, New Zealand and France
 "Number of dead, missing still unclear as aid arrives in quake-hit Vanuatu")
South Korea's Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings
Yoon, who is an ex-prosecutor, shocked the nation on Dec. 3 when he declared martial law in a late night televised address
 "South Korea's Yoon willing to represent himself in legal proceedings")
US defence giant RTX Corp aims to boost India headcount by 14% in 3 years
The jobs will be added across RTX's units, including around 300 engineers for aircraft engine maker Pratt & Whitney over the next 12-18 months
 "US defence giant RTX Corp aims to boost India headcount by 14% in 3 years")
China tightens oversight of foreign accounting firms' domestic operations
Foreign accounting organisations are subject to "supervision and management" by the authorities including the finance ministry and public securities bureau
 "China tightens oversight of foreign accounting firms' domestic operations")
Sri Lanka announces to lift vehicles import ban for first time in 4 years
Ministry of Finance said policy to ban vehicle imports was implemented with the intention of easing the pressure on foreign exchange reserves due to Covid-19 pandemic and the economic downturn of 2022
 "Sri Lanka announces to lift vehicles import ban for first time in 4 years")
US Congress has 2 days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects spending bill
Trump pressured his fellow Republicans in Congress to reject a stopgap bill to keep the government funded past the deadline of midnight
 "US Congress has 2 days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects spending bill")
Newspaper boss Watanabe who influenced Japan's postwar politics dies at 98
Watanabe, the editor-in-chief of the Yomiuri Shimbun for over 30 years, died of pneumonia at a Tokyo hospital on Thursday, the Yomiuri said
 "Newspaper boss Watanabe who influenced Japan's postwar politics dies at 98")
Ukrainian strikes refinery in Russia's Rostov with missiles and drones
As Russia advances at the fastest pace since the start of the war in 2022, Ukraine has repeatedly tried to strike Russia's oil infrastructure
 "Ukrainian strikes refinery in Russia's Rostov with missiles and drones")
Could Canada become 51st US state? Donald Trump thinks it's a 'great idea'
Trump sparked a debate by claiming many Canadians would support becoming the 51st US state. In November, he reportedly joked about merging the countries during a dinner with Canadian Prime Minister
Pak security forces kill 11 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
Operations took place in various regions of the province on December 17 and 18, according to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan Armed Forces
 "Pak security forces kill 11 terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province")
US sanctions on 4 entities supporting Pakistan's ballistic missile project
The sanctions aim to curb the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction and prevent further destabilising developments in the South Asian region
 "US sanctions on 4 entities supporting Pakistan's ballistic missile project")
European car sales decline in November, led by France and Italy: ACEA
The slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales was only partly offset by the growth of hybrid-electric car registrations
 "European car sales decline in November, led by France and Italy: ACEA")
Israeli fighter jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen in retaliation: IDF
According to the IDF statement, the Houthis "with Iran's guidance and funding" have acted together with Iran-backed militias over the past year to target Israel
 "Israeli fighter jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen in retaliation: IDF")
Corruption may hinder Chinese military modernisation goals, says Pentagon
Since last year, China's military has undergone a sweeping anti-corruption purge
Toxic work culture in China; employees forced to lie on floor, eat chillies
A video of a Chinese firm forcing employees to lie on the floor to respect seniors went viral on social media. Watch the video here
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Foxconn in talks with Nissan shareholder Renault, says Taiwan's CNA
Honda, meanwhile, has threatened to end its strategic software partnership with Nissan if it looks to join hands with Foxconn, Nikkei said in an earlier report
 "Foxconn in talks with Nissan shareholder Renault, says Taiwan's CNA")
Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China
Apple's discussions with Tencent and ByteDance on using their AI models are at a very early stage
 "Apple in talks with Tencent, ByteDance to roll out AI features in China")
South Korea's acting leader to veto Oppn-sponsored bills, deepen strife
Four of the six bills to be vetoed by Han were meant to introduce greater state financial assistance programs for the country's agriculture and fisheries industries
 "South Korea's acting leader to veto Oppn-sponsored bills, deepen strife")
Volkswagen, labour unions continue talks over plant closures and pay cuts
Talks have been ongoing since Monday in hopes of reaching an agreement before Christmas to prevent massive strikes
 "Volkswagen, labour unions continue talks over plant closures and pay cuts")
EU leaders to send clear message to Trump about their support to Ukraine
The leaders will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy at the start of their talks in Brussels
 "EU leaders to send clear message to Trump about their support to Ukraine")