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Media mogul Jimmy Lai jailed 20 years in landmark trial

Lai was among the first arrested under Hong Kong’s 2020 security law; Apple Daily closed

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Hong Kong pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai (C) is led into a police van as he heads to court to be charged under the territory's controversial new national security law in Hong Kong on December 12, 2020, after being accused of conspiring with foreign forces to endanger national security, and could face a lengthy jail term.

‘Historic bond’: What Trump, Xi said on India’s R-Day

US and Chinese leaders led global wishes as India marked its 77th Republic Day

US President Donald Trump congratulated India, calling the relationship between the two nations a “historic bond” as the world’s oldest and largest democracies.

Pakistan forced to halt Afghan trade amid terror: PM

PM says talks failed despite mediation, calls on Kabul to rein in militant groups

Sharif said the complete shutdown of Pak-Afghan trade, in place since mid-October 2025, was avoidable but unavoidable under the circumstances.

Online ‘slimming shots’ leave woman vomiting blood

Woman's near-fatal experience highlights dangers of online slimming shots

A 28-year-old woman from Suzhou, identified only as Chen, landed in a critical medical emergency after using an unregulated “weight loss injection” she bought online. Illustrative purpose.

Why Thailand, Cambodia are fighting - What’s behind it?

A collapsed ceasefire, disputed colonial-era maps and rising nationalism fuel clashes

Residents rest inside a temple after they evacuated following clashes along the Cambodia-Thailand border, in Siem Reap province on December 9, 2025.

UAE sends urgent aid to flood-hit Sri Lanka

Gesture comes as deadly flooding toll across Asia climbs past 1,100

National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) personnel undertake relief operations in close coordination with local authorities in areas affected by flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah, on Sunday.

Unbeaten Pakistan beat UAE in ACC Rising Stars tourney

Pakistan have three wins from three matches to top Group B table

Pakistan defeat UAE to remain unbeaten in ACC Rising Stars tournament

How Bangladesh got here — What comes next?

From student protests to exile and trial in absentia — tracing crisis and uncertain road

Hasina was tried in absentia, accused of ordering and enabling lethal force against protesters. The charges include murder, attempted murder, torture and abuse of power.

Get set for another intriguing India-Pakistan clash

The teams will be playing in the ACC Rising Stars T20 tournament in Qatar

Indian and Pakistan fans.

Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific in $896m share sale

Cathay Pacific said Wednesday it would repurchase the shares from Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways exits Cathay Pacific with $896 million share sale

Barbados to Georgia: UAE students’ budget MBBS guide

At GN Edufair, Y-Axis expert reveals 5 countries with affordable, quality education

Parents and children explore higher education opportunities at Gulf News Edufair Dubai 2025.

Maynilad eyes $437 million in biggest IPO since 2021

Maynilad’s share sale could be the Philippines’ largest listing in four years

Maynilad aims to raise $437 million in what could be the Philippines’ largest IPO since 2021

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