Honda and Nissan expected to begin merger talks
Tokyo (AFP) – Honda and Nissan were poised Monday to announce the start of talks on a merger to help the Japanese giants catch up with Chinese rivals and Tesla on electric vehicles.
'Draconian' Vietnam internet law heightens free speech fears
Bangkok (AFP) – Social media users in Vietnam on platforms including Facebook and TikTok will need to verify their identities as part of strict new internet regulations that critics say further undermine freedom of expression in the communist country.
Asian markets track Wall St rally as US inflation eases rate fears
Hong Kong (AFP) – Asian markets rose Monday after big gains on Wall Street, with traders welcoming below-forecast US inflation data that tempered worries that the Federal Reserve will take a more hawkish tone with interest rates next year.
Tens of thousands protest in Serbian capital over fatal train station accident
Belgrade (AFP) – Tens of thousands protested Sunday in Belgrade to demand that Serbian leaders take responsibility for the collapse of a train station roof that killed 15 people last month.
Israeli women mobilise against ultra
Bnei Brak (Israel) (AFP) – Exhausted by more than 14 months of war, the wives and mothers of Israeli soldiers are uniting in protest against exemptions from conscription for ultra-Orthodox men.
Trump vows to 'stop transgender lunacy' as a top priority
Phoenix (AFP) – President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pledged to “stop the transgender lunacy” on day one of his presidency, as Republicans — set to control both chambers of Congress and the White House — continue their push against LGBTQ rights.
Daniels throws five TDs as Commanders down Eagles, Lions and Vikings win
Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels threw five touchdown passes as the Commanders rallied for a 36-33 victory over Philadelphia that halted the Eagles’ 10-game NFL winning streak.
'Who's next?': Misinformation and online threats after US CEO slaying
Washington (AFP) – A US health boss’s murder sparked a torrent of online misinformation and calls for violence against other executives, suggesting a failure of social media moderation that analysts fear could translate into real-world harms.
Only 12 trucks delivered food, water in North Gaza Governorate since October: Oxfam
United Nations (United States) (AFP) – Just 12 trucks distributed food and water in northern Gaza in two-and-a-half months, aid group Oxfam said on Sunday, raising the alarm over the worsening humanitarian situation in the besieged territory.
Langers edge Tiger and son Charlie in PNC Championship playoff
Miami (AFP) – Golf superstar Tiger Woods was thrilled by son Charlie’s first hole-in-one, but Team Langer got the better of the Woods duo in a playoff for the PNC Championship family golf event crown on Sunday.
