North Korea says up to U.S. to decide what ‘Christmas gift’ it wants: KCNA
North Korea said on Tuesday the United States was trying to drag out denuclearization talks ahead of the U.S. presidential election next year and issued a veiled threat to Washington to soften its demands, state media reported.
Australian man survives two weeks in outback after finding cattle water hole: police
Australian police said on Tuesday they had found a second person who had been missing in the country’s remote outback for weeks, saying he survived soaring temperatures by drinking water meant for livestock.
One killed as typhoon hits Philippines, hundreds of flights halted
A typhoon struck the Philippines on Tuesday, killing one man and bringing heavy rains that prompted suspension of air travel and government offices in the capital, and warnings of floods, storm surges and landslides.
Former Malaysian PM Najib takes stand in 1MDB scandal-linked trial
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak took to the witness box for the first time on Tuesday to defend himself on criminal charges linked to a multibillion-dollar scandal at state fund 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB).
Human Rights Watch says Rohingya child refugees being denied education
Bangladesh is blocking hundreds of thousands of Rohingya children from accessing meaningful education, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday, urging authorities to lift restrictions on schooling in refugee camps.
North Korea says up to U.S. to decide what ‘Christmas gift’ it will get: KCNA
North Korea’s foreign ministry warned again that its year-end deadline for the United States to change it “hostile policies” is approaching and said it was up to Washington to decide what “Christmas gift” comes at the end of the year, state media said …
Suspected grenade blast near Indonesia’s presidential palace hurts two
An explosion of a suspected smoke grenade on Tuesday at a park near Indonesia’s presidential palace in the heart of the capital injured at least two military personnel, Jakarta’s police chief said.
Honduras court orders 50-year jail terms in case of slain dam activist
A Honduran court on Monday handed down jail terms of up to five decades for seven men convicted of the 2016 murder of indigenous activist Berta Caceres, who led a battle against a major dam on the ancestral lands of her Lenca tribe.
Hong Kong leader warns U.S. law will hurt business confidence, promises economic relief
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday U.S. legislation supporting protesters may damage business confidence in the financial hub, as she announced a fourth round of relief measures to boost the city’s battered economy.
New Zealand to crack down on foreign political donations
New Zealand will ban foreign donations to politicians and tighten disclosure rules for political advertising, the government said on Tuesday, as concerns over foreign interference intensify ahead of an election next year.
