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Guns: How Australia's tightening laws compare globally

Guns: How Australia's tightening laws compare globally

Changes include bringing into effect a national firearms register.
Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on

Myanmar: Rakhine state in dire straits as conflict rages on

Region going through humanitarian catastrophe.
Aussie PM hints at 'tougher gun laws' after deadly mass shooting

Aussie PM hints at 'tougher gun laws' after deadly mass shooting

Licences shouldn't be in perpetuity, says Albanese.
Cambodia-Thailand tensions: Special Asean meeting postponed

Cambodia-Thailand tensions: Special Asean meeting postponed

UPDATED 3.50PM | Meeting initially set for tomorrow pushed to Dec 22 on Thailand's request.
Hong Kong court convicts media tycoon Jimmy Lai

Hong Kong court convicts media tycoon Jimmy Lai

UPDATED 12.55PM | The 78-year-old already in prison for 5 years after earlier cases.
Thai king endorses decree to dissolve Parliament for general election

Thai king endorses decree to dissolve Parliament for general election

It follows proposal by PM Anutin.
Sudan's crisis: MSF doctor recounts horrors in forgotten war

Sudan's crisis: MSF doctor recounts horrors in forgotten war

Aid workers struggle to treat rising casualties in an overlooked catastrophe.
Netflix acquires Warner Bros for US$82.7b

Netflix acquires Warner Bros for US$82.7b

'Our mission has always been to entertain the world.'
Trump govt expanding list of nations subject to travel ban - official

Trump govt expanding list of nations subject to travel ban - official

Noem says number could increase to over 30.
Taiwan eyes defense spending hike to counter China pressure

Taiwan eyes defense spending hike to counter China pressure

Beijing fires back, saying ruling party resisting reunification, seeking independence using armed forces.
Indonesia, Sri Lanka scramble as flood death toll rises

Indonesia, Sri Lanka scramble as flood death toll rises

Malaysia, Thailand also not spared from deluge.
Hong Kong fire: Faulty netting blamed as death toll hits 151

Hong Kong fire: Faulty netting blamed as death toll hits 151

Govt official blames contractors for skimping on materials to make greater profits.
Philippines: Thousands protest corruption in flood projects

Philippines: Thousands protest corruption in flood projects

One group in Manila calls for immediate resignation, prosecution of all implicated govt officials.
Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto mining

Southeast Asia grows wary of crypto mining

Public utility firm says it threatens public safety, jeopardises nation's economic stability.
Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 75, about 200 unaccounted for

Hong Kong high-rise fire death toll rises to 75, about 200 unaccounted for

Residents share their fear after massive inferno.
6.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off Aceh, no tsunami warning

6.3-magnitude earthquake hits waters off Aceh, no tsunami warning

Quake occured at 11.56am, according to Indonesian agency.
EU lawmakers back plan for social media age rules

EU lawmakers back plan for social media age rules

Calls for higher age limits aim to better protect minors online across Europe.
Trump govt ends Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar nationals in US

Trump govt ends Temporary Protected Status for Myanmar nationals in US

Situation in Myanmar has improved enough for citizens to return home, official says.
Anwar seeks stronger M'sia-Africa ties in halal industry

Anwar seeks stronger M'sia-Africa ties in halal industry

PM is to attend G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg from Nov 22-23.
UN humanitarian office warns Gaza situation still 'extremely dire'

UN humanitarian office warns Gaza situation still 'extremely dire'

Over 18k households impacted by last week's rainstorm, Ocha says.
UN adopts resolution on Gaza Board of Peace, stabilisation force

UN adopts resolution on Gaza Board of Peace, stabilisation force

Russian envoy argues resolution reminiscent of colonial practices.
Fact check: False claims circulate after Mamdani elected NYC mayor

Fact check: False claims circulate after Mamdani elected NYC mayor

DW Fact Check takes a closer look at three claims.
Ukraine's corruption scandal: What do we know so far?

Ukraine's corruption scandal: What do we know so far?

Two ministers stepping down at president's request.
Israel destroys more than 600 Palestinian homes in West Bank

Israel destroys more than 600 Palestinian homes in West Bank

Demolition part of regime's campaign aimed at displacing group, imposing control.