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13 dead in clashes in Guatemalan Indigenous region: mayor
Arevalo announced at a press conference that he was declaring a 15-day state of prevention in the Solola department where the two communities are located
Hong Kong court to deliver verdicts on media mogul Jimmy Lai on December 15
The Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai has pleaded not guilty to two counts of conspiracy to foreign collusion under the security law, which carries a maximum penalty of life in prison, as well as one count of conspiracy to publish seditious publications
School bus accident in Colombia kills 17, injures 20
The students had been celebrating their graduation on the beach, the governor of Antioquia, Andres Julian, said
Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results
-Perma-Pipe International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PPIH) announced today financial results for the third quarter ended ...
Chile's leftist candidate concedes defeat to ultra-conservative Kast in presidential runoff
Vowing a harsh security crackdown to address heightened fears about uncontrolled immigration and crime, Jose Antonio Kast's popularity has surged in recent months.
20+ useful Roku shortcuts and menus that every user should know about (and how to access them)
You're not using your Roku system to its full potential. These secret menus, settings, and hacks will unlock that for you.
Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Zelenskyy said that since the U.S. and some European nations had rejected Ukraine's push to join NATO, Kyiv expects the West to offer a set of guarantees similar to those offered to the alliance members
Bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
SYDNEY, Dec 14 A bystander captured on video tackling and disarming an armed man during Sundays deadly attack at Sydneys Bondi Beach has been hailed as a hero whose actions saved lives. Footage circulating on social media shows a man, named by local media as 43-year-old fruit shop owner Ahmed al Ahmed, in a car park wearing a white shirt charging at a man in a dark shirt who is holding a rifle. A video circulating online captured a moment of extraordinary bravery, showing a civilian confronting and tackling a shooter at Sydneys Bondi Beach on Sunday (December 14). The footage shows a man in a white shirt taking [] Bystander Ahmed al Ahmed, who tackled armed man at Bondi Beach shooting hailed as hero
Bondi Beach: 12 Killed in Shooting Targeting Australias Jewish Community
Bondi Beach: Twelve Killed in Shooting Targeting Australias Jewish Community Sydney, Australia A tragic shooting at Bondi Beach has left twelve people confirmed dead, in what authorities are investigating as a targeted attack on the Australian Jewish community. The incident has sent shockwaves through the nation, prompting an outpouring of grief and condemnation. The Attack The shooting occurred earlier today at a popular gathering spot near Bondi Beach. Witnesses described a scene of chaos as a lone gunman opened fire on a crowd. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but were unable to save all of the victims. The attacker was apprehended by police after a brief standoff. Investigation [] Bondi Beach: 12 Killed in Shooting Targeting Australias Jewish Community
Brown University shooting: Police hold person of interest after attack leaves two dead
RI Govt surveys damaged heritage sites after Sumatra disasters
Indonesias government is surveying cultural heritage sites and museums damaged by natural disasters across ...
Indonesia estimates $3 billion for Sumatra disaster recovery
Restoring infrastructure damaged by disasters in Sumatra will require an estimated Rp51 trillion (more than US$3 ...
Hamas chief negotiator says Israel's killing of senior commander threatens ceasefire
Hamas chief negotiator Khalil Al-Hayya confirmed the killing of the groups senior commander Raed Saed in an Israeli strike; this is the highest-profile assassination of a senior Hamas figure since a U.S.-backed Gaza ceasefire deal came into effect in October
The 5 most innovative tech products that surprised us this year (including a first for robot vacs)
From AI glasses with digital overlays to robot vacuums that can pick up your leftover laundry, here are ZDNET's Breakthrough Award winners for 2025.
Bulogstockpiles riceat Sumatrahubs to speed disaster aid
Indonesias state food logistics agency Bulog has begun pre-positioning up to 50 tonnes of rice at airports and ...
Indonesia's Marvelo claims men's Taolu gold at SEA Games 2025
Indonesian wushu athlete Edgar Xavier Marvelo won the gold medal in the men's combined Taolu event ...
Alwi Farhan clinches men's singles gold at SEA Games 2025
Indonesias Alwi Farhan won the mens singles gold medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand on ...
Jakarta Marathon adds US$5.5 million to city economy, governor says
Jakartas provincial government said the 2025 Jakarta International Marathon (JAKIM) generated about 85 billion ...
Strong policy communication safeguards public trust: deputy minister
Indonesias deputy minister for communication and digital affairs hasstressed that effective policy ...
Unidentified foreign woman found dead after flooding in Bali
The body of an unidentified woman, believed to be a foreign national, was evacuated on Sunday after she was found dead ...
Indonesian MSMEs, creative economy key to national growth: Minister
Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya stated that micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) strengthen the ...
Indonesia wins dressage silver at SEA Games in Thailand
Indonesias equestrian team won a silver medal at the 2025 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand after finishing ...
Govt vows aid for Aceh farmers after floods destroy farmland
Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan assured that the government would assist farmers affected by ...
Indonesia provides free internet access to flood-affected schools
The Indonesian government has provided free internet access to six schools affected by floods and landslides in North ...
X pays fine to Indonesian govt over pornographic content
X has paid Rp80 million, or around US$5,200, in administrative fines to the Indonesian government for failing to comply ...
Thailand declares curfew along coast as Cambodia border fighting spreads
Thai forces said they had destroyed a bridge that Cambodia used to deliver heavy weapons and other equipment to the region and launched an operation targeting pre-positioned artillery in Cambodias coastal Koh Kong Province
Indonesia's BGN tightens MBG delivery rules after schoolyard collision
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has tightened the standard operating procedure (SOP) for the Free Nutritious Meals ...
Prabowo pledges continued monitoring of Sumatra flood recovery
President Prabowo Subianto said he will continue to monitor the recovery process in areas affected by floods and ...
Aceh receives 10,000 tons of rice aid after deadly floods
Aceh Province has received 10,000 tons of additional rice assistance from the National Food Agency (Bapanas) following ...
Indonesia, Russia deepen industrial ties as trade and investment grow
Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita conveyed his confidence on the strengthened industrial cooperation ...
Indonesian Police tighten safety checks on Bromo jeeps before holidays
Indonesian police said nearly 300 tourist jeeps operating on Mount Bromo routes in Malang, East Java, have secured ...
Indonesian Police, WWF airlift tonnes of aid to flood-hit Aceh
Indonesias National Police and the World Wide Fund for Nature sent dozens of tonnes of relief supplies to Aceh ...
Indonesia rises to second at SEA Games as Prabowo praises athletes
Indonesias SEA Games contingent surged to second place in the medal standings after collecting 31 gold medals ...
How will Australias social media ban work? | Explained
Why did the government think this was necessary? What are the platforms blocked for children under 16? What do companies which dont comply with the rules face? What did internal filings of certain social media firms reveal with respect to their handling of accounts of teenagers?
Why are Nvidia chips being sold to China again? | Explained
What are H200 graphics processing units? Why were their exports to China restricted in the past?
The document outlining the foreign policy thinking of the second Trump administration says the U.S. should not be seeking global dominance or trying nation-building in other countries; it seeks strategic stability with Russia, a new balance of power with China, and new terms of engagement with Europe.
Capt. Kaung Thu Win urges India to convey to Myanmars military that the people of Myanmar have rejected the election that will take place on December 28
Govt ensures sufficient sugar ahead of year-end, potential surplus
The National Food Agency (Bapanas) ensured that the stock of consumer sugar is safe and sufficient ahead of Christmas ...
Bangladesh interim government orders security clampdown as fresh unrest grips country
The fresh unrests are in response to the shooting of a right-wing cultural groups youth leader, Sharif Osmann Hadi; the government has announced the second phase of Operation Devil Hunt to find the suspect
W Sumatra governor urges land provision for temporary housing
West Sumatra Governor Mahyeldi has instructed district heads and mayors in the flood- and landslide-hit regions to ...
Wood waste to energy: seizing opportunities from biomass co-firing
On a hillside surrounded by rice fields in Beber Village, Batukliang sub-district, Central Lombok District, West Nusa ...
Israel issues evacuation warning for village in southern Lebanon ahead of strike
It would be the second such attack within days, after Israel hit what it described as Hezbollah infrastructure in several areas in southern Lebanon on Tuesday (December 9, 2025)
U.S., Syrian forces wounded by unidentified fire in central Syria
U.S. helicopters evacuated the injured to a U.S. base in Syrias Al-Tanf region near the Iraqi border
Govt ensures sufficient food, medicine stocks in disaster-hit regions
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said stocks of basic necessities, including food and medicine, remain sufficient ...
Britain's King Charles III reveals good news in cancer fight, urges early screenings
According to palace sources, the King has chosen not to reveal the kind of cancer he has been treated for partly because he does not want one type of cancer to appear more significant or attract more attention than others
Government begins temporary housing construction in West Sumatra
Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Pratikno on Saturday conducted a groundbreaking ceremony for ...
How to install and configure Claude Code, step by step
Curious about Anthropic's AI coding tool but unsure where to begin? My walkthrough covers pricing, installation, authorization, and project initialization so developers can get up and running smoothly.
Pedicabs of hope: Prabowo's personal drive to empower citizens
Abdul Mungid, a resident of Banyumas District in Central Java, smiled with relief as he gripped the handlebars of an ...
The 9 tech gadgets I couldn't live without in 2025 (and they don't include AirTags)
These are the gadgets and gizmos that have had the biggest impact on my life this year.
How I use AI to bring my kid's art to life - and why it's a fun learning opportunity
I want to introduce my kid to AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Sora, but without turning it into a shortcut or replacing her imagination.
Berbak-Sembilang Park clears 98.8 hectares of illegal palm oil
The Berbak and Sembilang National Park Office conducted a joint patrol to eradicate nearly 99 hectares of illegal palm ...
Myanmar Junta Continues Rakhine Airstrikes After Hospital Massacre
In the face of international condemnation, the regime carries on bombing civilian targets across five townships in Rakhine State that are held or contested by the Arakan Army.
Flood victim housing data processed in parallel: State Secretary
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said the process of assessing housing damage caused by recent floods is expected ...
Prabowo vows crackdown on illegal logging linked to Sumatra floods
President Prabowo Subianto said the Indonesian government remains committed to cracking down on illegal logging that ...
The best iPad Air cases of 2025: Expert tested
If you gift an iPad this holiday season, don't forget a case. Discover our favorite iPad Air cases from brands including Apple, Burga, and Logitech.
Prabowo ensures safe water access, infra repair in flood-hit Langkat
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said the government will swiftly meet the most urgent needs of residents affected ...
Families of Pakistani fishermen arrested by India urge government to seek their release
Indian media reported that their Coast Guard had apprehended the 11 Pakistani fishermen December 10 after their boat was found inside Indian waters near Jakhau
Minister highlights KUAs' central role in public religious services
Indonesian Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar highlighted the vital role of the Offices of Religious Affairs ...
Sumatra floods: Prabowo assures sustained monitoring of Langkat
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto affirmed his commitment to regularly monitoring conditions in areas and among ...
Prabowo calls for stronger weather alerts for year-end rainfall
President Prabowo Subianto has directed Indonesias Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to ...
You can save over $250 on this OnePlus Pad 3 bundle - here's how to qualify
OnePlus' latest flagship is one of the year's most compelling Android tablets. As part of a new deal, you'll also receive two free gifts.
Indonesian gymnasts surpass medal target at 2025 SEA Games
Indonesias artistic gymnastics team exceeded expectations at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, securing one gold, ...
ASEAN-Russia highway to a shared future
Some 20 years ago, on 13 December 2005, the first ASEAN-Russia Summit took place in Kuala Lumpur. That historic meeting ...
Advertising projected to fuel Indonesia's creative economy growth
Indonesian Creative Economy Minister Teuku Riefky Harsya highlighted the vast potential of the advertising industry to ...
Indonesia repatriates 54 citizens rescued from Myanmar scam hub
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, working with its embassies in Yangon and Bangkok, successfully repatriated ...
Govt allows flexible exams for students affected by Sumatra floods
The Indonesian government is allowing flexible arrangements for final semester examinations to accommodate students ...
North Korean leader Kim hails troops returning from Russia mission, State media says
Nine soldiers were killed during the mission; their deaths are a heartrending loss. The regiment would be awarded the Order of Freedom and Independence, says Kim Jong Un
Pakistan, 7 others voice support for UNRWAs humanitarian role in Gaza
Islamabad: Eight leading Muslim countries, including Pakistan, have expressed strong support for the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees, saying its role in Gaza is irreplaceable amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis. In a joint statement shared by Pakistans Foreign Office on Friday, the foreign ministers of Pakistan, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Prabowo pledges accelerated post-flood recovery during Aceh visit
President Prabowo Subianto expressed empathy and reiterated the Indonesian government's commitment to accelerate ...
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How the Generals Have Enslaved Myanmar
Thailand, Cambodian leaders agree to renew ceasefire after days of deadly clashes: Trump
Thailand and Cambodian officials offered no immediate comment following Mr. Trump's announcement
U.S. removes Brazilian Supreme Court justice, his wife from sanctions list
The Trump administration had sanctioned the judge in July, accusing him of using his position to authorise arbitrary pre-trial detentions and suppress freedom of expression in Brazil
Hospital Massacred in Junta Peace Push; Min Aung Hlaings Monopoly on Corruption; and More
Also this week, the regime formed an anti-scam panel to mask its complicity, committed a major crime against humanity weeks before election, and vowed to crush ethnic resistance.
Two die after four-storey temple in South Africa collapses; more people trapped under rubble
Rescuers cautiously drilling through the rubble to find survivors stopped operations close to midnight amid difficult conditions, vowing to return at the first light on Saturday morning
I'm a shopping editor, and this is the No. 1 reason I prefer Best Buy over Amazon for tech purchases
Jeff Bezos doesn't care about you like the Geek Squad does. Best Buy just price-matched my Cyber Monday purchase in under 5 minutes.
Best Buy is selling Meta Ray-Ban glasses for $70 off - these sizes and frames included
The Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are on sale during Best Buy's 3-day event, just in time to upgrade your eyewear.
I tested a smart pet door, and it's the smart home gadget I didn't know I needed
Busy dog owners, rejoice.
How I download YouTube videos for free - 2 easy and reliable methods to do it
You can download YouTube videos to watch at any time - even without a Premium subscription. Here's how I do it.
I compared 5G network signals of Verizon, T-Mobile, and AT&T on a road trip - here's who wins
Between the three biggest mobile carriers, here's which one delivers the best (and most consistent) network signal.
I tested GPT-5.2 and the AI model's mixed results raise tough questions
Subjected to my battery of 10 text tests and 4 image challenges, OpenAI's latest model barely edged out GPT-5.1. What are Plus subscribers actually paying for?
Opera's Neon AI browser now available for $20/month - packed with these power user features
The tool is built for AI power users and allows access to a handful of frontier models. It also comes with security risks.
Holiday shopping for refurbished tech? Test and buy it from Back Market's store - but hurry
You can see, touch, and test used tech before buying, but act fast - Back Market's pop-up store closes next week.
AI could finally pay off for businesses in 2026 - thanks to this, experts say
If you've been waiting for AI promises to materialize, 2026 may be your year -- and this unexpected element could be the key.
Your earbuds can translate 70 languages in real-time now, thanks to Gemini
Android users can hear live translations in more than 70 languages, with Gemini preserving the speaker's tone and cadence.
India expresses concern after Thailand-Cambodia fightingdamaged Preah Vihear complex
Preah Vihear temple complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, comprises temples dedicated to Lord Shiva dating back to the 11th century; Archaeological Survey of India has been part of conservation and restoration work on the ancient Khmer temples in Cambodia since 1986
This anti-theft tech bag foiled a pickpocket attempt live - here's how it did it
This bag saved me from potentially losing access to my phone and passport on the last leg of a trip.
The 8 gifts I'd give to my cool techie friends this holiday season
Give them tech they'll actually use this year.
Save on refurbished iPhones at Back Market - no trade-in required
Back Market is offering discounts of up to $500 on refurbished iPhone models, including the iPhone 16 Pro Max and more. And if you have a qualifying trade-in, you can save even more.
You can buy the 77-inch LG B5 OLED for 50% off right now, and I highly recommend it
The LG B5 is a more budget-friendly OLED TV than the brand's flagship lineup, and right now at Best Buy, you can save even more.
