The opposition has slammed President Lai Ching-te for ignoring the will of the people. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read ...

TAIPEI, Dec 16 - Taiwan's global credibility is on the line and parliament should withdraw a series of laws the government ...

THE HAGUE, Dec 16 - European leaders including Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy meet in The Hague on Tuesday to launch an ...

The shift would represent one of the most significant federal changes to marijuana policy in decades. Read more at ...

The unprecedented designation signals Mr Trump's intent to treat fentanyl as a national security threat. Read more at ...

Lai's conviction is part of a clampdown by China on Hong Kong following mass protests in 2019. Read more at straitstimes.com.

MANCHESTER, England, Dec 15 - Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim conceded that repeated lapses in concentration are ...

Nick Reiner began using drugs at age 15 and said he has had at least 17 stays in rehab facilities. Read more at ...

Sydney mourns 15 victims of Australia's worst mass shooting in nearly 30 years, prompting a review of gun laws. Read more at ...

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The tribunal also upheld ICC arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Read more at straitstimes.com.